Steering: electric power assist systemRecall 16V-054 · Chevrolet and GMC vehicles
General Motors LLC recall 16V-054 covers 2,988 Chevrolet and GMC vehicles for a steering: electric power assist system problem, reported to NHTSA on February 1, 2016. The manufacturer's latest report (2017 Q2) shows 93% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 16V054000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015 Chevrolet Colorado vehicles manufactured January 6, 2015, to March 17, 2015, and 2015 GMC Canyon vehicles manufactured January 6, 2015, to March 19, 2015. A poor electrical connection within the steering gear connector may cause a loss of power steering assist.
The risk
A loss or reduction in power steering assist may increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering gear torque sensor cover assembly, free of charge. The recall began March 1, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 15595.
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
93%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from January 6, 2015 to March 19, 2015. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.