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Fussy Ideal Road Safety, Comfort, and Utility June 24, 2016
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This vehicle handles very well even in rough weather/terrain, has superior comfort and plentiful personal space for 7 people and an amazing amount of cargo room. Its powerful 6.0L engine does consume more fuel than a smaller vehicle so it is not ideal for long single-person commuting, but for a large family, car-pooling or moving a lot of cargo, you can rely on this vehicle for road safety and roomy comfort. It's also a very attractive vehicle you will enjoy driving.
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Recall Information

Recall number
Recall date
System affected
Model year(s) affected
Recall number
2024-637
Recall date
2024-10-24
System affected
Powertrain
Model year(s) affected
2021
Manufacturer Recall Number:
N242454440
Units Affected:
52,220
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
Issue: Over time, the transmission control valve could wear and lose pressure. If this happens, the transmission could shift harshly and could cause the rear wheels to lock up. Note: This recall only affects vehicles equipped with a diesel engine. Safety Risk: Rear wheels that lock suddenly could cause a loss of control and increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: General Motors will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to update the transmission control module software to detect excess wear in advance of a wheel lock up. If detected, a service engine light would turn on, a message would display in the instrument panel and the vehicle would be limited to fifth gear.
Recall number
2024-519
Recall date
2024-09-12
System affected
Lights And Instruments
Model year(s) affected
2023 2024
Manufacturer Recall Number:
N242447990
Units Affected:
38,382
Notification Type:
Compliance Mfr
Issue: On certain vehicles, a software problem could cause the low brake fluid warning lamp not to turn on if the brake fluid level gets too low. A low brake fluid level can cause reduced braking. Safety Risk: A driver that isn't aware of a low brake fluid level could experience reduced braking and an increased risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: General Motors will notify owners by mail and send a wireless over-the-air software update to eligible vehicles to update the electronic brake control module software. Alternatively, you may schedule an appointment to have the update performed at a GM dealership.
Recall number
2024-060
Recall date
2024-02-01
System affected
Lights And Instruments
Model year(s) affected
2021 2022 2023 2024
Manufacturer Recall Number:
N232431050
Units Affected:
273,255
Notification Type:
Compliance Mfr
Issue: On certain vehicles, a software problem could cause the lower beam headlamps not to turn on as it becomes dark outside if the multi-function switch is in the "OFF" or "PARKING LAMP" position. This could also cause the daytime running lamps (DRLs) to turn off when the vehicle is moving. As a result, the vehicles may not meet certain requirements of Canadian regulations. Safety Risk: Headlamps and/or DRLs that don't turn on could reduce visibility, make the vehicle less visible to others and increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: General Motors will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to update the body control module (BCM)software.
Recall number
2023-472
Recall date
2023-08-24
System affected
Lights And Instruments
Model year(s) affected
2021 2022 2023
Manufacturer Recall Number:
N232417190
Units Affected:
163,611
Notification Type:
Compliance TC
Issue: On certain vehicles, the automatic headlamps may not turn on soon enough as it becomes dark outside. Canadian regulations require automatic headlamps to turn on when the ambient light level drops below a certain point (1000 lux). Safety Risk: Headlamps that don't turn on as it becomes dark outside could reduce visibility and increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: General Motors will notify owners by mail and send a wireless over-the-air software update to eligible vehicles to update the body control module (BCM) software. Alternatively, you may schedule an appointment to have the update performed at a GM dealership.
Recall number
2022-700
Recall date
2022-12-08
System affected
Lights And Instruments
Model year(s) affected
2022 2023
Manufacturer Recall Number:
N222386380
Units Affected:
85,685
Notification Type:
Compliance Mfr
Issue: On certain vehicles, the daytime running lamps (DRLs) may stay on when the headlamps are on. Canadian regulations require the DRLs to turn off when the headlamps are on. Safety Risk: Daytime running lamps that stay on could cause glare for oncoming drivers and increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Action: General Motors will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealership to update the body control module (BCM) software.
Recall number
2022-634
Recall date
2022-11-03
System affected
Lights And Instruments
Model year(s) affected
2021
Manufacturer Recall Number:
N222382220
Units Affected:
16,026
Notification Type:
Compliance Mfr
Issue: On certain vehicles, the daytime running lamps (DRLs) may stay on when the headlamps are on. Canadian regulations require the DRLs to turn off when the headlamps are on. Safety Risk: Daytime running lamps that stay on could cause glare for oncoming drivers and increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Action: General Motors will notify owners by mail and and send a wireless over-the-air software update to eligible vehicles to update the body control module (BCM) software. Alternatively, you may schedule an appointment to have the update performed at a GM dealer.
Recall number
2022-456
Recall date
2022-08-11
System affected
Seats And Restraints
Model year(s) affected
2021 2022
Manufacturer Recall Number:
N222372380
Units Affected:
30,096
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
Issue: On certain vehicles, the left and/or right third-row seat belt buckles may not have been attached correctly. As a result, the seat belts could detach in a crash. Safety Risk: A seat belt that detaches in a crash could create an increased risk of injury. Corrective Actions: General Motors will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealership to inspect, and if necessary, replace the left and/or right third-row seat belt buckle assemblies.
Recall number
2022-027
Recall date
2022-01-27
System affected
Powertrain
Model year(s) affected
2021
Manufacturer Recall Number:
N212351030 / N212351031 / N212351032
Units Affected:
141
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
Issue: On certain vehicles, parts inside the rear axle shafts may not have been manufactured properly. Over time, this could lead to wear that can cause noise and vibration. If you continue to drive the vehicle with these symptoms, an axle shaft could seize and cause a loss of power to the wheels. Safety Risk: A loss of power to the wheels could increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: General Motors will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to replace the left and/or right-rear axle shafts.
Recall number
2021-348
Recall date
2021-06-03
System affected
Airbag
Model year(s) affected
2021
Manufacturer Recall Number:
N212338110
Units Affected:
16,071
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
Issue: On certain vehicles, a software problem could cause the airbag warning light not to turn on when there is a fault in the airbag system. As a result, a driver might not be alerted of the problem and the airbags may not work properly in a crash. Safety Risk: An airbag system that does not work properly could create an increased risk of injury in a crash. Corrective Actions: General Motors will notify owners by mail and send a wireless over-the-air software update to each vehicle. Alternatively, you may schedule an appointment to have the update performed by a dealer.
Recall number
2021-165
Recall date
2021-03-18
System affected
Seats And Restraints
Model year(s) affected
2021
Manufacturer Recall Number:
N202313000
Units Affected:
3,010
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
Issue: On certain vehicles, the outboard seat belts for the third-row seat may have been installed incorrectly. As a result, the seat belts could be mis-routed or damaged by sharp edges on the seat-folding parts. Safety Risk: A damaged seat belt could break in a crash and increase the risk of injury. Corrective Actions: General Motors will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to inspect the third-row outboard seat belts for correct routing and damage. The seat belt path will be corrected if required. Damaged seat belts will be replaced.
Recall number
2020-459
Recall date
2020-10-01
System affected
Brakes
Model year(s) affected
2018
Manufacturer Recall Number:
N202300860
Units Affected:
2,933
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
Issue: On certain vehicles, there could be a reduction in power brake assist due to a decrease in output from the vacuum pump. This could cause a hard brake pedal and create an increase in brake pedal effort that is required to stop the vehicle. Note: This is an expansion of Transport Canada Recall 2019-324. Safety Risk: A sudden increase in brake pedal force could lead to an increase in stopping distance. This could increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: The company will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to reprogram the electronic brake control module.
Recall number
2019-420
Recall date
2019-08-21
System affected
Other
Model year(s) affected
2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018
Manufacturer Recall Number:
Units Affected:
5,327
Notification Type:
Compliance Mfr
Issue: This recall is for aftermarket replacement rear window glass produced by Vitro Automotriz. Certain rear window glass may not have been properly tempered. If the window breaks, the glass may separate into large pieces instead of very small ones. Note: This is a voluntary recall that is not being conducted under the requirements of the Motor Vehicle Safety Act. Safety Risk: Glass that breaks in to large pieces could create a risk of injury. Corrective Actions: The company will notify consumers by mail and instruct them to inspect the designation code marked on the rear window glass. Products affected by this recall have the designation “DOT 287” along with the lettering “VMR” (Replacement Market) and a date code that is before July 2019. This information is printed on the bottom corner of the glass. Consumers should contact Vitro's customer service at 1-412-995-6457 or argbacklites@vitro.com to arrange for replacement of the glass.
Recall number
2019-324
Recall date
2019-06-28
System affected
Brakes
Model year(s) affected
2015 2016 2017
Manufacturer Recall Number:
N192217410
Units Affected:
310,121
Notification Type:
Safety TC
Issue: On certain vehicles, there could be a reduction in power brake assist due to a decrease in output from the vacuum pump. This could cause a hard brake pedal and an increase in brake pedal effort to stop the vehicle. Safety Risk: A sudden increase in brake pedal force could lead to an increase in stopping distance. This could increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: The company will notify owners by mail and instruct them to take their vehicle to a dealer to reprogram the electronic brake control module.
Recall number
2018-535
Recall date
2018-09-26
System affected
Seats And Restraints
Model year(s) affected
2018 2019
Manufacturer Recall Number:
18315
Units Affected:
780
Notification Type:
Compliance Mfr
Certain vehicles may be equipped with rear seat belt retractors that do not comply with the requirements of Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (CMVSS) 208 - Occupant Protection in Frontal Impacts. The automatic-locking retractors (ALR) of the rear seat belts may not switch to a locked position when the seat belt is fully pulled out of the retractor. If used to secure a child seat, a seat belt that is not properly locked could increase the risk of injury to the child in the event of a crash. Correction: Dealers will inspect the rear seat belt retractors and replace them if necessary. Note: If the ALR is not working properly, a child seat should not be installed using the vehicle seat belt until this recall is completed.
Recall number
2016-439
Recall date
2016-09-09
System affected
Airbag
Model year(s) affected
2015 2016
Manufacturer Recall Number:
16007
Units Affected:
362,263
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles, the sensing and diagnostic module (SDM), which controls airbag and pretensioner deployment, contains a software defect which may prevent the deployment of frontal airbags and pretensioners in certain circumstances. Failure of frontal airbags and seatbelt pretensioners to deploy in a crash (when warranted) could increase the risk of injury. Correction: Dealers will reflash the SDM with new software. In vehicles with any previous deployment events recorded in the SDM, the dealers will replace the existing SDM with a new SDM containing the latest software. Note: This recall affects 2014-2017 model year Sierra LD/Silverado LD models and 2015-2016 model year Sierra HD/Silverado HD model vehicles.
Recall number
2016-307
Recall date
2016-06-15
System affected
Airbag
Model year(s) affected
2007 2008 2009 2010 2011
Manufacturer Recall Number:
49151, 49152
Units Affected:
7,809
Notification Type:
Service Campaign Mfr
General Motors Canada is conducting a voluntary Safety Improvement Program involving passenger airbag inflators in vehicles that were originally sold or ever registered in certain areas of the United States that experience high or moderate levels of heat and humidity, and that were subsequently imported into Canada. Dealers will replace the passenger inflator on affected vehicles. Owners who believe their vehicles may have been originally purchased or registered in the states listed below should contact a General Motors dealer. This action is not being conducted under the requirements of the Motor Vehicle Safety Act. Affected states: American Samoa and the U.S. Virgin Islands, Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Guam, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), Virginia and West Virginia.
Recall number
2016-190
Recall date
2016-04-28
System affected
Suspension
Model year(s) affected
2016
Manufacturer Recall Number:
42190
Units Affected:
432
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
Certain vehicles may have been built with front upper control arms with a poor quality weld near the control arm’s bushing. If these welds were to fail, it could cause the upper control arm to deform or separate from the bushing, which could affect steering and directional control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash causing injury and/or property damage. Correction: Dealers will replace the left and right front upper control arms, and perform a realignment.
Recall number
2015-002
Recall date
2014-12-30
System affected
Electrical
Model year(s) affected
2011
Manufacturer Recall Number:
14696 / 14912
Units Affected:
10,651
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles, a defect in the ignition lock cylinder could cause the key to stick in the "start" position if the vehicle interior temperature is sufficiently high. If the vehicle is operated in this condition and the interior temperature cools or the vehicle goes off-road or is subjected to some other jarring event, the key could move out of the "start" position, rotate past the "run" position and into the "accessory" position. If this were to occur, engine power, power steering and power braking would be affected, increasing the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. The timing of the key movement out of the “run” position, relative to the activation of the sensing algorithm of the crash event, may also result in the airbags not deploying in a subsequent collision, increasing the risk of injury. Correction: Dealers will inspect the steering column for identifying information and replace if necessary.
Recall number
2014-432
Recall date
2014-10-03
System affected
Electrical
Model year(s) affected
2014
Manufacturer Recall Number:
14515
Units Affected:
5,071
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles, the chassis electronic module may have been contaminated at time of manufacture, which could cause an electrical short to occur within the module. This could cause the vehicle's check engine light to be displayed, or cause the engine to fail to start or stall, resulting in a loss of motive power. If the vehicle is equipped to support electric trailer brakes, the vehicle could also lose trailer brake function and display a "Service Trailer Brake System" indicator. These issues could increase the risk of a crash resulting in injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will replace the module with a revised part.
Recall number
2014-180
Recall date
2014-05-21
System affected
Airbag
Model year(s) affected
2015
Manufacturer Recall Number:
14220
Units Affected:
57
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
Certain vehicles may not comply with the requirements of Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (CMVSS) 208 - Occupant Protection. The passenger side airbag mounting may not have been welded to specification, which could affect airbag deployment and result in non-compliance to the standard, increasing the risk of injury in a crash. Correction: Dealers will replace the instrument panel right side upper trim panel.
Recall number
2013-001
Recall date
2012-12-31
System affected
Other
Model year(s) affected
2013
Manufacturer Recall Number:
12331
Units Affected:
6,310
Notification Type:
Compliance Mfr
Certain vehicles fail to conform to Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (CMVSS) 102 – Transmission Control Functions, and CMVSS 114 – Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention. A fractured park lock cable, or a defective steering lock module, may have been installed during vehicle assembly. This could allow the driver to shift out of PARK with the key in the OFF position or removed from the ignition. As well, the transmission may be shifted out of PARK without first depressing the brake pedal. The key may also be rotated to the OFF position and removed while the shifter is not in PARK. These issues could result in unintended vehicle movement, which could cause a crash resulting in property damage and/or personal injury. Correction: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the steering column assembly.
Recall number
2011-240
Recall date
2011-06-28
System affected
Steering
Model year(s) affected
2011
Manufacturer Recall Number:
11191
Units Affected:
97
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles, the intermediate steering shaft attaching bolts may not have received adequate tightening torque during vehicle assembly. This could allow the joint to separate, resulting in a loss of steering capability. A loss of steering control could result in a crash causing property damage and/or personal injury. Correction: Dealers will tighten the intermediate steering shaft bolts to specifications.
Recall number
2010-454
Recall date
2010-12-17
System affected
Suspension
Model year(s) affected
2011
Manufacturer Recall Number:
10426
Units Affected:
3,945
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles, the rear axle cross pin was improperly heat treated (during the manufacturing process) and could fracture and become displaced within the rear differential. As a result the driver may hear a banging noise emanating from the rear axle. Also, if the pin shifts out of position it could create an interference and cause the rear axle to lock. This could cause a loss of vehicle control, which could result in a crash causing property damage and/or personal injury. Correction: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the rear axle cross pin.
Recall number
2010-189
Recall date
2010-06-07
System affected
Accessories
Model year(s) affected
2007 2008 2009
Manufacturer Recall Number:
10153
Units Affected:
99,000
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles equipped with a Heated Washer Fluid System (HWFS), a short circuit on the printed circuit board for the washer fluid heater may overheat the control-circuit ground wire. A repair was implemented in a recall in 2008, however, there have been new reports of thermal incidents on heated washer fluid system modules after this improvement was installed. This situation may cause some minor distortion, but also could lead to melting of the plastic around the heated washer fluid system, or cause a fire. Correction: Dealers will permanently disable and remove the heated washer fluid module. An updated page will be provided and inserted in the Owner Manual to document the removal of the feature.
Recall number
2009-132
Recall date
2009-05-07
System affected
Fuel Supply
Model year(s) affected
2009
Manufacturer Recall Number:
08411
Units Affected:
3,106
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles, the fuel system control module may be subject to water intrusion. This could cause a short or open circuit, illumination of the Service Engine Soon lamp, setting diagnostic trouble codes, or the engine may be hard to start, may not start or may stall. Engine stalling would result in lost propulsion which, in conjunction with traffic and road conditions, and the driver's reactions, could increase the risk of a crash. Correction: Dealers will replace the fuel system control module.
Recall number
2008-313
Recall date
2008-08-29
System affected
Other
Model year(s) affected
2007 2008
Manufacturer Recall Number:
08048
Units Affected:
54,431
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles equipped with a heated washer fluid system, a short circuit on the printed circuit board for the washer fluid heater may overheat the control-circuit ground wire. This situation may cause other electrical features to malfunction which could cause smoke and in some cases a fire. Correction: Dealer will install a wire harness with an in-line fuse.
Recall number
2005-119
Recall date
2005-04-25
System affected
Seats And Restraints
Model year(s) affected
2003 2004 2005
Manufacturer Recall Number:
05037
Units Affected:
73,473
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles, the 2nd row centre occupant seat belt routing may make it difficult to position the lap portion of the safety belt low around the hips of occupants. A lap portion of the seat belt routing that is not low and snug on the hips can allow unfavourable occupant kinetics in the event of a crash. Moreover, the higher routing allows the lap belt to ride up on an occupant's abdomen instead of fitting low around their hipbones, and therefore, can expose them to more risk of abdominal and internal organ injury. Correction: Dealers will modify the guide loop.
Recall number
2005-038
Recall date
2005-02-15
System affected
Lights And Instruments
Model year(s) affected
2005
Manufacturer Recall Number:
05023
Units Affected:
260
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
Certain vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission fail to comply with the requirements of CMVSS 101 - Location, identification and illumination of displays. Under certain vehicle starting conditions, the shift lever position indicator located in the instrument panel cluster may not illuminate. In subsequent vehicle start-ups, this condition may or may not occur again. If the shift lever position indicator does not illuminate, the driver may not know which gear the vehicle is in and the vehicle may move in an unintended direction, resulting in possible injury to others outside of the vehicle. Correction: Dealers will reprogram the instrument panel cluster.
Recall number
2004-037
Recall date
2004-01-29
System affected
Brakes
Model year(s) affected
2003 2004
Manufacturer Recall Number:
04004
Units Affected:
4,075
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles, the relief valve o-ring seal within the brake hydro-boost module could fail. If this happens during braking applications, the driver may be able to hear an engine compartment noise similar to the sound that occurs when the steering wheel is turned to a full stop position. The driver could also experience a slight increase in steering efforts while braking and parking. Under certain driving conditions, a slight increase in the applied brake pedal effort may be required to achieve the same vehicle deceleration rate as prior to the seal failure. Correction: Dealers will inspect the hydro-boost module, and replace it, if necessary.
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