Problems with 2011 GMC Sierra 1500 SUSPENSION

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 gmc sierra 1500. while driving various speeds, the contact heard an abnormal noise coming from the rear of the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the shaft on the pinion gear was fractured. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that nothing could be done because the warranty was expired. the dealer was not notified. the failure mileage was approximately 126,000.

Ive been having this problem with my leaf springs in the back, theres a peice of my leaf spring that has broken off, i was told by gm that i could of bought it new like that, i have 7 other friends with the same kind of truck that have also had this issue, contacted gm about it and they still have failed to do anything about it. was told that if i hit the end bad enough the truck end could fall apart. its getting bad to the point were my leaf springs are starting to bend. im now missing the peice on both sides of the truck.

In only 600 miles the suspension was begining to feel like a buckboard, and if a good enough sized pot hole was run over trhe sound was so loud and there was a distinct bell gong rattle. the dealer said they didn't notice anything peculiar, but for a truck with 6000 miles only and 1 year, it felt 10 years old, this problem never went away, and infact got worse, much worse

2011 gmc sierra 1500. consumer writes in regards to recall notice for the rear axle cross pin fracture *tgw the consumer stated he was not informed that a recall was issued prior to purchasing the vehicle. *jb