Component
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
Manufacturer
General Motors LLC
What Happened
The front driveshaft in your vehicle is like a long rod that connects your transmission to your wheels. In some 2017-2018 GMC Acadia and 2018 Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain models, this rod can break apart while driving.
Risk if Unfixed
If the driveshaft breaks while driving, your vehicle could lose power and be harder to control, increasing the risk of a crash. If it breaks while parked on a hill without the brake engaged, your vehicle could roll away.
Free Fix
Your dealer will replace the faulty driveshaft with a new one at no cost to you. This repair is free, and you should schedule it as soon as you get the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018 Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles and 2017-2018 GMC Acadia vehicles. The right front intermediate driveshaft may fracture and separate while driving.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If the front right intermediate drive shaft assembly separates while driving, the vehicle will lose propulsion, increasing the risk of a crash. If the assembly separates while parked on a grade, without the park brake engaged, the vehicle may move unintentionally, increasing the risk of a vehicle roll-away.
Original — Remedy
GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the right front intermediate drive shaft assembly, free of charge. The recall began August 25, 2017. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 17329.
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