GM Recalling More than 26,000 Cadillac, Chevrolet and GMC SUVs and Trucks

General Motors is expanding a previous recall concerning a faulty rear-axle cross pin to include another 26,751 SUVs and trucks from the 2011 model year. The first recall was issued in late December and concerned approximately 1,260 Cadillac Escalades, Chevrolet Avalanche and Silverado 1500s, and GMC Sierra 1500s, all from the 2011MY.

The updated recall now covers certain 2011MY Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade EXT; Chevrolet Avalanche, Colorado, Silverado, Suburban, Tahoe; and GMC Canyon, Sierra, Yukon and Yukon XL vehicles.

The Detroit automaker said the rear axle cross pins were not properly heat treated and could fracture and become displaced within the rear axle.

"Should the pin shift out of position, it could create an interference condition and cause the rear axle to lock. The driver may not be able to maintain directional control of the vehicle and a crash could occur without warning," said GM in a statement on NHTSA's website.

As expected, GM's dealers will install a new rear axle cross pin free of charge, with the safety recall to begin before the end of the month

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GM Issues Separate Recalls on Cadillac CTS and Escalade, and Chevy and GMC Trucks

General Motors is recalling close to 100,000 vehicles in two separate campaigns. In a posting with the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration [NHTSA], GM said the first recall affects almost 96,000 Cadillac CTS sedans from the 2005-2007 model years over concerns that some of the vehicles have a condition in which repeated flexing of the passenger sensing system mat in the passenger seat may break the connection. The company said that if this occurs, the sensor may not detect the presence of a front seat passenger and will disable the air bag.

Dealers will replace the passenger sensing system free of charge, however, GM has yet to provide an owner notification schedule for the CTS recall.

The second recall from GM concerns approximately 1,260 Cadillac Escalades, Chevrolet Avalanche and Silverado 1500s, and GMC Sierra 1500s, all from the 2011 model year. These trucks may have a faulty rear-axle cross pin, which could fracture and become displaced within the axle.

GM said that if the pin shifts out of position, it could create an interference condition and cause the rear axle to lock, in which case, the driver may not be able to maintain directional control of the vehicle and a crash could occur without prior warning.

The company added that this safety recall is expected to begin during January 2011.

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2010 Cadillac Escalade Review

The new 2010 Cadillac Escalade is a luxury SUV segment that have the capacity to accommodate up to eight passengers. The new model comes with only minor changes compared with the 2009 model Escalade, but there are some surprises up its sleeve, which here is an advance. The new model will be extended or offered in versions of standard length.

The extended version have more seating capacity. The next generation 2010 model is mechanically similar to the Chevrolet Tahoe and GMC Yukon SUV Escalade. Changes in the new model will be a silver lining ironically called exterior color, a USB connection on the center console, revised interior design of the door for safety, side airbags for thorax air outboard and revised before his release parking brake.

2010 Escalade is powered by a 6.2 liter V-8 engine. Next-generation SUV is also present and magnetic ride control suspension of a pair of tires 22 inch wheel combinations. Four-wheel drive and rear wheel drive models that offer a 2010 version. vehicle engine coupled to a 6-speed automatic transmission. Although the 2010 model shows an active fuel management system, 2010 Escalade receive a relatively poor fuel economy. fuel economy of vehicles provided on the premises of the city is 12 miles per gallon, while 19 miles per gallon on the highway roads.