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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 11V276📅 May 6, 2011

2011 Chevrolet Colorado & 2011 GMC Canyon recall: windows, wipers & mirrors

⚠️ What's wrong

General motors is recalling certain model year 2011 chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon vehicles manufactured from september 22, 2010, through november 5, 2010. Some of these vehicles have the condition in which the windshield wiper motor crank arm nut may not be tightened to specification. When the wipers are operated with a build-up of snow or ice, or if the wipers are operated on a dry windshield, the nut could loosen. If there is sufficient loosening of the nut, the wipers could become inoperative.

💥 The risk

Driver visibility could be reduced increasing the risk of a crash.

🔧 The fix

Dealers will secure the wiper motor crank arm nut free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or before may 11, 2011. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, GMC at 1-866-996-9463 or www.gmownercenter.com.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
11V276000
Manufacturer recall #
11095
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS LLC
Vehicles affected
4,674
Component
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
Owner phone
1-800-630-2438
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
May 13, 2011
Built
Sep 22, 2010 – Nov 5, 2010
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
Gm's safety recall no. 11095.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 11V276 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 11V276?

2011 Chevrolet Colorado & 2011 GMC Canyon. 4,674 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Chevrolet dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-630-2438.