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πŸ”₯ Fire riskNHTSA 11V591πŸ“… Dec 20, 2011

2011 Chevrolet Captiva & 2012 Chevrolet Captiva Sport recall: steering

⚠️ What's wrong

General motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 chevrolet Captiva vehicles manufactured from october 2, 2009, through april 21, 2011. Driving the vehicle with the transmission in manual mode and in first gear causes the engine and power steering pump to operate at higher speed than is typical. Increased pump speed generates heat that is transferred to the power steering fluid and CAN result in power steering fluid temperatures that approach the power steering pump reservoirΒ’s melting point.

πŸ’₯ The risk

After prolonged exposure to elevated fluid temperatures, the reservoir may leak. Leaking fluid, in the presence of an ignition source, may result in a fire.

πŸ”§ The fix

GM will notify owners and dealers will replace the power steering fluid cooler with an improved version, free of charge. An advisory letter to customers, along with instructions, will be mailed in january 2012. When parts become available, GM will send another letter asking customer to take their vehicle to a GM dealer to have the repairs performed. GM anticipates parts will be available in march 2012. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438.

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
11V591000
Manufacturer recall #
11333
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS LLC
Vehicles affected
3,150
Component
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:POWER STEERING FLUID
Owner phone
1-800-630-2438
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Jan 24, 2012
Built
Oct 2, 2009 – Apr 21, 2011
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
Gm's recall number is 11333.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 11V591 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 11V591?

2011 Chevrolet Captiva & 2012 Chevrolet Captiva Sport. 3,150 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.