GMC Yukon, Yukon XL 1500 +1 more: Steering — linkages

Affects GMC Yukon, Yukon XL 1500, Sierra · 2011 — about 739 vehicles.

The hazard

THIS COULD ALLOW THE JOINTS TO SEPARATE, AND THE DRIVER COULD EXPERIENCE LOSS OF STEERING INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

What to do

GM DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND ENSURE THAT THE INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT BOLTS ARE TIGHTENED TO THE PROPER SPECIFICATION. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR ABOUT JULY 13, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CADILLAC AT 1-800-458-8006, CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438 AND GMC AT 1-866-996-9463.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational