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1GT220C82BZ260533
Basic Information
Vehicle Make
GMC
Vehicle Model
Sierra
Vehicle Series
2500
Vehicle Trim
SLE
Additional Information
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Vehicle Descriptor
1GT220C8*BZ
Manufacturer Name
GENERAL MOTORS LLC
Model Year
2011
Plant City
FORT WAYNE
Vehicle Type
TRUCK
Plant Country
UNITED STATES (USA)
Plant Company Name
GMNA
Plant State
INDIANA
Body Class
Pickup
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating From
Class 2H: 9,001 - 10,000 lb (4,082 - 4,536 kg)
Cab Type
Extra/Super/Quad/Double/King/Extended
Drive Type
4WD/4-Wheel Drive/4x4
Brake System Type
Hydraulic
Engine Number Of Cylinders
8
Displacement (CC)
6600.0
Displacement (CI)
402.75671102523
Displacement (L)
6.6
Engine Model
LML
Fuel Type - Primary
Diesel
Engine Configuration
V-Shaped
Other Engine Info
PTI
Turbo
Yes
Engine Manufacturer
DURAMAX
Seat Belt Type
Manual
Front Air Bag Locations
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Type
Direct
VIN Breakdown
1GT
World Manufacturer Identifier
220C8
Vehicle Descriptor Section
2
Check Digit
BZ260533
Vehicle Identifier Section
Safety Recalls (2 Found)
Total Recalls
2
Vehicle
2011 GMC Sierra
Source
NHTSA Database
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado HD, Silverado LD, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra LD, Sierra HD, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the ignition lock actuator may bind, m...
Consequence:
If stuck in the "Start" position, the ignition may suddenly snap back into the "Accessory" position, causing a loss of engine, steering, and braking power, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash. If
Remedy:
GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the ignition lock housing, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on February 12, 2015. Owners may contact GM customer service at
Campaign: 14V827000
STEERING:LINKAGES
GM IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011CADILLAC ESCALADE, ESCALADE ESV; CHEVROLET SILVERADO HD, SILVERADO LD, SUBURBAN, TAHOE; AND GMC SIERRA HD, SIERRA LD, YUKON, AND YUKON XL VEHICLES. THE INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT ATTACHING BOLTS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN TIGHTENED TO THE PROPER SPECIFICATION.
Consequence:
THIS COULD ALLOW THE JOINTS TO SEPARATE, AND THE DRIVER COULD EXPERIENCE LOSS OF STEERING INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy:
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
Campaign: 11V339000
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