STS AWD V6-3.6L (2007)
Technical Service Bulletin # 07204E
Date: 090309
Recall - Differential Pinion Seal Leaks
# 07204E: Product Safety - Drive Axle Pinion Seal Leak - Replace Seal
(Mar 9, 2009)
Subject:
07204E -- Drive Axle Pinion Seal Leak - Replace Seal
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
The Claim Information section in this bulletin has been revised. The labor time for the GT, Solstice, SKY and G2X vehicles (labor code V1777) has
been changed to reflect the new published labor time. Discard all copies of bulletin 07204D, issued April 2008.
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).
