GM Recalls 460,000 Vehicles for Rear Wheel Lock-Up Risk

GM plans to install new software to monitor and detect wear on the valve.

FILE PHOTO: The new GM logo is seen on the facade of the General Motors headquarters in Detroit, Michigan, U.S., March 16, 2021. REUTERS/Rebecca Cook

General Motors is recalling 461,839 diesel-engine vehicles due to a risk of the rear wheels locking up, which raises the chance of a crash.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) recall notice on Wednesday, a transmission valve prone to wearing down over time can cause the rear wheels to misfunction. Drivers may notice harsh shifting before any wheel problems.