Rear seal recall

[Galvatron808]

Just had mine fixed today. Service writer said don't wait for recall, fix it now. I asked if there would be a recall gasket to fix the problem but he didn't know. Hope I don't have to go back for the same thing again.

[TobyJohnson11]

Just wondering if anyone has any new info on this topic? Now that its Feb can we call Cadillac and find out if the recall affects our cars?

[Cajonkev]

If you are leaking then definetely get it in regardless. If not...

Spoke to my Service Manager two weeks ago when I was in and he was waiting for GM to issue the replacement part numbers. He was unsure as yet whether they had a new part ready and was not authorized to do warranty replacements unless there was an active leak.

As with mine which has been fixed already; if there is a new part then even the previous repairs will have to be brought back in.

[WillySTS]

Recall 07204 is on the GM VIS now, our dealer is ordering the recall parts now.

[ewill3rd]

Yes the recall is out!

Don't go all in at once, there might not be a huge supply of parts yet and a lot of dealers might not be carrying them.

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.