Service brakes, hydraulic: power assistRecall 14V-339 · Chevrolet and GMC vehicles
General Motors LLC recall 14V-339 covers 124,527 Chevrolet and GMC vehicles for a service brakes, hydraulic: power assist problem, reported to NHTSA on June 19, 2014. The manufacturer's latest report (2015 Q4) shows 89% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 14V339000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 and 3500 HD vehicles manufactured October 1, 2013 to September 20, 2014, and 2015 GMC Sierra 2500 and 3500 HD vehicles manufactured September 30, 2013, to September 20, 2014. The power steering hose clamp may disconnect from the power steering pump or gear, causing a loss of power steering fluid.
The risk
A loss of power steering fluid could result in a loss of power steering assist and power brake assist, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles to make sure the power steering hose clamps are properly secured, free of charge. The recall began on August 29, 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 14356.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
89%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 277 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from September 30, 2013 to September 20, 2014. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.