The second automotive recall of 2013 after Subaru comes from General Motors that says more than 69,000 full-size pickup trucks and SUVs distributed globally may be affected by a problem that could cause them to roll away after being parked.
According to safety regulators, certain 2013 model Cadillac, Chevrolet and GMC vehicles including the Escalade, Sierra and Silverado, may have been built with a cracked park lock cable or a malformed steering column lock actuator gear in the lock module assembly.
In this case, said vehicles may shift from Park with the ignition key removed or in the OFF position, as well as without the application of the brake pedal while the key is off.
“Either of these scenarios may cause the vehicle to roll away after the driver has exited the vehicle, resulting in a possible vehicle crash and/or injury,” GM said in a filing with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
The recall affects 54,686 vehicles sold in the United States, along with 6,310 in Canada, 670 in Mexico and 7,084 in other markets around the world.
GM said it will address the potential issue by replacing the steering column as necessary, free of charge. In the U.S., the recall will begin on January 17.
A complete list with the affected vehicles follows below.
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