Rear axle pinion seal recall

[chet]

I see the recall is from 05 and newer, well my car is a 04 with a 05 diff how should I go about getting
a new seal? It's a leaker. No recall notice recieved. Is there a contact person at GM for something like this.
Thanks.

[Koooop]

I have an 05 that was built in late 04. My diff don't leak, it hasn't exploded and it's not subject to the recall.

Here I thought it was because I don't have a sunroof.

[modsdone]

Done last week on my '07. Got recall notice by email, Onstar diagnosis sent it.

[ewill3rd]

If the seal is not covered by the recall and it needs replaced then you'll have to pay for it.
Not sure how much the kit is, probably not cheap since it comes with a new yoke.

Your dealer might take pity on you and do a "Goodwill", but I wouldn't count on that.

[joe-black]

Thats bs that it doesnt include the 04's???? When I serviced my diff I noticed my dif coated in that oh so wonderful oily dirt.

[Albertan]

Yes, the recall covers Canada. Just had mine done.

[mgscustomtune]

Put my 05 CTS V up on hoist and there it was pinion leaking going into the dealership Monday while l still have it under warranty. Also noticed a small coolant leak.

[roedel]

Just had my 05 CTS in for this very issue. Not covered by recall and its out of warranty!! Just got off the phone with Cadillac and had them open a case for this. Anybody had any luck getting them to cover repairs?

[MikeNice]

i had mine replaced in aprl 08 do to this recall. mine wasnt leaking but had it done...car was in and out in 3 hrs. and was covered under my factory wrrny.

[NIK]

I'm confused - is this an actual recall or merely a TSB? It's now July and I have not received a recall notice, although I'm not having a problem - mine is bone dry.

[MikeNice]

Originally Posted by NIK

I'm confused - is this an actual recall or merely a TSB? It's now July and I have not received a recall notice, although I'm not having a problem - mine is bone dry.

my dealer said it was recalled and called me to bring it in...i never saw a notice or bulletin in the mail either.

[cvettr/cts-v]

was a recall got mine in mail in january 08 done in feb 08. covers replacemant and gm rear diff additive. as i had to take mine back when no additive on paperwork and i questioned them. they called additive was listed as part of the work to be performed and they put it in shortley after. although i only drove home and back to them till i got them to see the light. glad i have extra transport.

[beartrace]

ust got m 05 replaced for the leak, but did not know about the recall for 05 models, it was known for the 04s tho.

[lollygagger8]

What if a 2004 V got the diff replaced (for noise or broken or whatever) with a newer diff (from 2005 and up) and THAT diff needed the recall?? How can they go by the VIN # for the recall?? Shouldn't they go by the diff part #??

[ewill3rd]

Honestly... you'd have to take the original car in, have the work done, then do the swap.
I am familiar with this situation and if the VIN on your car isn't subject to the recall, GM won't do it.
They don't have any way to track the recall by the diff part number. The issue is production date of the seal and the production date of the car it is in.
The diff part numbers will be the same even though suspect parts were used for only a particular time period.
They'd have to go by production date on the actual diff and they just won't go to that much trouble.

Get me the last 8 and I'll double check but if they ran the VIS and it didn't show up you are SOL.
If the seal is not leaking then don't worry about it.
The bulletin for using the updated seal applies to cars that don't fall under the recall, but in your situation it would be an out of pocket repair.