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General Motors recalls 92,221 trucks, SUVs for ignition lock defect

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The Chevrolet logo shines on a Silverado pickup truck at an auto dealership in Springfield, Ill. in 2012. Certain Silverados are now being recalled. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP, Seth Perlman

DETROIT – General Motors is recalling 92,221 full-size trucks and SUVs for a defect in ignition lock systems that can cause safety problems in hot conditions.

Thursday’s recall covers certain 2011-2012-models and certain 2007-2014-models that were repaired with defective parts. The recall is for Canadian, U.S., Mexican and exported vehicles.

The affected models are Chevrolet Silverado light-duty and heavy-duty pickups; Avalanche, Tahoe and Suburban; GMC Sierra light duty and heavy-duty pickups; and Yukon and Yukon XL; Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV and Escalade EXT.

GM says the ignition lock actuators may be too wide, making turning the key difficult when it’s hot inside the cab. No crashes or injuries have been reported.

Last year, GM recalled 2.6 million small cars for defective ignition switches, linked to at least 42 deaths and 58 injuries.

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