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Service bulletin 12331

A bulletin is a manufacturer's communication to its dealers, as NHTSA indexes it. The summary is NHTSA's. The document is the manufacturer's: read it at NHTSA. A bulletin is not a recall, and listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned.

The communication, as NHTSA indexes it (as of 2026-10-19)
TypeService bulletin
NHTSA id10246689
Published by NHTSA2023-12-11
Manufacturer's number12331
Manufacturer's date2012-12-01
NHTSA componentSTEERING

NHTSA's summary

F/CMVSS NONCOMPLIANCE RECALL - Steering; Column Lock Actuator Gear

The document

The document is the manufacturer's. This site does not hold it. NHTSA files a document at one of these two addresses; we have not asked NHTSA which.

Components

Steering

Vehicles listed
CADILLAC ESCALADE2013
CADILLAC ESCALADE ESV2013 (the catalog's model; the bulletin names a series or trim of it)
CADILLAC ESCALADE EXT2013 (the catalog's model; the bulletin names a series or trim of it)
CHEVROLET AVALANCHE2013
CHEVROLET AVALANCHE 15002013 (the catalog's model; the bulletin names a series or trim of it)
CHEVROLET AVALANCHE 25002013 (the catalog's model; the bulletin names a series or trim of it)
CHEVROLET EXPRESS2013
CHEVROLET EXPRESS CUTAWAY2013 (the catalog's model; the bulletin names a series or trim of it)
CHEVROLET EXPRESS CUTAWAY VAN2013 (the catalog's model; the bulletin names a series or trim of it)
CHEVROLET SILVERADO 15002013 (the catalog's model; the bulletin names a series or trim of it)
CHEVROLET SILVERADO 25002013 (the catalog's model; the bulletin names a series or trim of it)
CHEVROLET SILVERADO 35002013 (the catalog's model; the bulletin names a series or trim of it)
CHEVROLET SUBURBAN2013
CHEVROLET TAHOE2013
GMC SAVANA2013
GMC SIERRA 15002013 (the catalog's model; the bulletin names a series or trim of it)
GMC SIERRA 25002013 (the catalog's model; the bulletin names a series or trim of it)
GMC SIERRA 35002013 (the catalog's model; the bulletin names a series or trim of it)
GMC SIERRA DENALI2013 (the catalog's model; the bulletin names a series or trim of it)
GMC YUKON2013
GMC YUKON XL2013 (the catalog's model; the bulletin names a series or trim of it)

Listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned: the document says which.

Recalls for the same vehicles and component
13V0010002013-01-02. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION; STEERING:COLUMN LOCKING:ANTI-THEFT DEVICE

A recall listed here may apply to some of the same vehicles. Only the manufacturer can say whether it applies to one vehicle.

Other bulletins for the same vehicles and component
PI0281L2025-06-12. Service bulletin. This preliminary informational (PI) bulletin provides information to dealership personnel that may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers.
13-02-32-001H2025-05-06. Service bulletin. This service bulletin provides a procedure to flush and bleed power steering system to correct a power steering noise or fluid leak concern that is caused during extremely low temperatures.
16-NA-1092025-02-28. Service bulletin. This service bulletin provides a procedure inspecting for excess grease or Sealant on the Exterior of the steering gear due to seeing grease or sealant on certain locations on the gear.
04-06-01-029K2024-12-04. Service bulletin. This informational bulletin explains Unscheduled Supplemental Services and the importance of GM Simplified Maintenance Schedules.
PIT51842023-12-26. Service bulletin. Various Concerns Related To The IP Backlighting Cruise Control Steering Wheel Controls Horn.
PIT5052D2023-12-26. Service bulletin. Steering Wheel Vibration Or Customers Looking To Add Steering Stabilizer.
PIT51842023-12-11. Service bulletin. Various Concerns Related To The IP Backlighting Cruise Control Steering Wheel Controls Horn.
12331A2023-12-11. Service bulletin. F/CMVSS NONCOMPLIANCE RECALL - Steering; Column Lock Actuator Gear
130232001D2023-12-11. Service bulletin. Power Steering Noise or Fluid Leak from Power Steering Pump, Gear or High Pressure Hose During Extreme Low Temperature Conditions
130232001B2023-12-11. Service bulletin. Power Steering Noise or Fluid Leak from Power Steering Pump, Gear or High Pressure Hose During Extreme Low Temperature Conditions