Steering: electric power assist systemRecall 15V-146 · Buick and Chevrolet vehicles
General Motors LLC recall 15V-146 covers 2,295 Buick and Chevrolet vehicles for a steering: electric power assist system problem, reported to NHTSA on March 13, 2015. The manufacturer's latest report (2016 Q3) shows 99% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 15V146000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015 Buick Encore vehicles manufactured November 27, 2014, to February 24, 2015, and 2015 Chevrolet Trax vehicles manufactured November 18, 2014, to February 17, 2015. The steering column assembly housing may contact the power steering printed circuit board causing the circuit board to wear.
The risk
The circuit board wear may cause a sudden loss of electric power steering assist, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the steering column assembly, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began April 24, 2015. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 15168.
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 November 18, 2014 to February 24, 2015. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.