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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Detroit Auto Show – 2011 : GMC Sierra All Terrain HD Concept

In early January, will premiere predseriynogo pickup GMC Sierra All Terrain HD – this car class heavy-duty got even more off-road ability compared to the previous model.

Looks powerful concept: it’s easy to find on huge wheels (35-inch BFGoodrich tires and 20-inch wheels), a high landing, muscular arches and massive chrome grille, which fades into the bumper, which, in order to increase the angle of entry, virtually no bulges. Side cargo compartment, as well as on other similar pickups, have separate tanks for storage. LEDs are commonly used – in optics, both the front and rear, in turn signals, as well as illumination of footsteps and sex.

GMC Sierra 2011 Concept Front

GMC Sierra 2011 Concept Back

Sierra All Terrain HD concept became more current-generation pickup truck – track is now equal to 1853 mm (front track Sierra HD, which is released today – 1 748 mm, rear – 1709 mm) clearance increased by 76 mm.

Under the hood of the concept is 6.6-liter eight-cylinder turbodiesel Duramax coupled with six-speed automatic Allison transmission 1000. The power of this engine is 397 horsepower, maximum torque of 1037 Nm. The production version GMC Sierra All Terrain HD followed immediately during 2011.