Rear axle pinion seal recall

[Twitch]

Originally Posted by ewill3rd

Not to cause undue stress here, but if this job is done wrong it will trash the rear end. Hopefully they will follow the instructions.

That helped me make my decision. All we have to worry about is a leak. As long as mine is dry, I wont mess with it.

[1500cc]

Do we know if this covers 2004s or not? One of the above posts said yes; others said no.

My 2004 once left a couple spots of oil on the garage floor, but then never really did it again. But AFAIK, this has been a problem since day 1 of the CTS so it's odd that it's only covering 2005+. Then again, pinion seal leaks have been a hallmark of GM engineering for decades.

[ewill3rd]

As I have mentioned, the letter from GM says 2005-2007. No mention of '04.
Not sure what the difference is, I think there is a difference in the vendor or part composition?

As I also mentioned, there is no way to know until the actual recall comes out. It was announced by GM on the 21st and due to be released in February. Until then, no guarantees about anything.

If there is a leaking one, the TSB will handle it in the meantime.
I am sure the recall will come with a reimbursement clause for you guys out of warranty.
That means if you pay to have it done with the new parts you should be able to submit papers for a refund.

[ewill3rd]

Here is some info for this recall that has now been released to us.

Subject: Product Safety - Drive Axle Seal Leak-Replace Seal #07204 - (01/31/2008)



Models: 2005-2007 Cadillac CTS, CTS-V, SRX, STS

2006-2007 Cadillac STS-V

2007 Daewoo G2X

2007 Opel GT

2006-2007 Pontiac Solstice

2007 Saturn SKY




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Condition
General Motors has decided that a defect, which relates to motor vehicle safety, exists in certain 2005-2007 model year Cadillac CTS, CTS-V, SRX, STS; 2006-2007 model year Cadillac STS-V; 2007 model year Daewoo G2X and Opel GT; 2006-2007 model year Pontiac Solstice; and 2007 model year Saturn SKY vehicles. The drive axle differential seal (two on all-wheel drive vehicles) may leak because it does not meet GM's specifications. If a seal is leaking, there will be fluid on the ground where the vehicle is parked. If enough fluid leaks, the differential will become noisier because of reduced lubrication. After about two-thirds of the differential fluid is lost, the bearings may no longer be lubricated and may start to overheat. Damage to the bearings and other differential components could then occur. Damaged bearings will create noise that may be heard by the vehicle occupants. If the vehicle is not repaired and damage progresses, three conditions can occur: (1) When the vehicle is stopped and shifted to reverse, the differential may jam and prevent vehicle movement; (2) the damage can cause drag that will feel like the brake is applied; or (3) the differential could jam and lock the drive wheels while the vehicle is in motion. If (3) occurs, the driver may not be able to control the vehicle and a crash could occur without warning.

Correction
Dealers/retailers are to install a new drive axle differential seal (two on all-wheel drive vehicles).

Vehicles Involved
Involved are certain 2005-2007 model year Cadillac CTS, CTS-V, SRX, STS; 2006-2007 model year Cadillac STS-V; 2007 model year Daewoo G2X and Opel GT; 2006-2007 model year Pontiac Solstice; and 2007 model year Saturn SKY vehicles built within these VIN breakpoints:

Year
Division
Model
From
Through

2005
Cadillac
CTS
50207119
50237751

2006
Cadillac
CTS
60100001
60213969

2007
Cadillac
CTS
70100002
70198445

2005
Cadillac
CTS-V
50207126
50234392

2006
Cadillac
CTS-V
60102809
60209495

2007
Cadillac
CTS-V
70100001
70197204

2005
Cadillac
SRX
50207077
50237338

2006
Cadillac
SRX
60100011
60222963

2007
Cadillac
SRX
70105009
70193999

2005
Cadillac
STS
50207130
50237744

2006
Cadillac
STS
60100019
60222184

2007
Cadillac
STS
70100056
70197027

2006
Cadillac
STS-V
60104156
60217940

2007
Cadillac
STS-V
70100060
70195959

2007
Daewoo
G2X
7Y136494
7Y140874

2007
Opel
GT
7Y111678
7Y142685

2006
Pontiac
Solstice
6Y000001
6Y120195

2007
Pontiac
Solstice
7Y103375
7Y142882

2007
Saturn
SKY
7Y100001
7Y142740


Important: Dealers/retailers are to confirm vehicle eligibility prior to beginning repairs by using the system(s) below. Not all vehicles within the above breakpoints may be involved.

-- GM dealers and Canadian Saturn retailers should use GMVIS.

[StealthV]

My seal looks fine; should I take it in?

[Black Sunshine]

Originally Posted by StealthV

My seal looks fine; should I take it in?

That's just wrong.

[ewill3rd]

That is messed up...

The rest of you, if you want to inspect the seals on the diff, I recommend AGAINST using that procedure!
Besides the vent might leak worse with the car upside down.

[CadiKing2006]

Is this TSB for Canada too?

[Koooop]

Originally Posted by StealthV

My seal looks fine; should I take it in?

Yeah,

Have it towed over from the scrap yard!

[rand49er]

Originally Posted by StealthV

My seal looks fine; should I take it in?

Well lit pic ... did't even need a shop light.

[ewill3rd]

I think it does apply in Canada, although I can't tell you much about that.

[SkullV]

I just brought the V in for service and had them check on the recall, they said it does not apply to my car...does that sound right?

Ted

[ewill3rd]

Could be, you can always PM me the last 8 of the VIN and I'll double check.

[tedcmiller]

SkullV,
The applicable VIN numbers are provided in post #34 by ewill3rd.

[dqw1]

My 04 pinion seal has been replaced twice in the last year for leaks, the last time in December 07. Strange that the 04's may not be included in this recall.