Chevrolet Silverado recall: Steering:electric Power Assist System
Official safety recall 14V719000 published by NHTSA.
High risk
Contact an authorised dealer of the maker. Recall repairs are free of charge.
Affected vehicles
| Vehicle | Model year | Market |
|---|---|---|
| GMC Yukon | 2015 | United States |
| GMC Sierra | 2015 | United States |
| Chevrolet Tahoe | 2015 | United States |
| Chevrolet Suburban | 2015 | United States |
| Chevrolet Silverado | 2015 | United States |
The problem
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015 Chevrolet Silverado, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra, and Yukon XL vehicles, equipped with electric power steering (EPS). Due to a problem with the EPS module, the affected vehicles may experience a sudden loss of power steering assist during vehicle operation.
An unexpected loss of power steering increases the risk of a crash.
The official remedy
GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the power steering assist motor kit, free of charge. The recall began on November 17, 2014. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet), or 1-800-462-8782 (GMC). GM's number for this recall is 14743.