Steering: electric power assist systemRecall 14V-719 · Chevrolet and GMC vehicles
General Motors LLC recall 14V-719 covers 679 Chevrolet and GMC vehicles for a steering: electric power assist system problem, reported to NHTSA on November 10, 2014. The manufacturer's latest report (2016 Q1) shows 99% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 14V719000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
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.
The risk
An unexpected loss of power steering increases the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
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
99%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from October 3, 2014 to October 12, 2014. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.