Steering: electric power assist systemRecall 16V-160 · 2014–2016 Chevrolet Caprice Police Pursuit
General Motors LLC recall 16V-160 covers 6,280 2014–2016 Chevrolet Caprice Police Pursuit for a steering: electric power assist system problem, reported to NHTSA on March 18, 2016. The manufacturer's latest report (2017 Q3) shows 93% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 16V160000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Caprice Police Pursuit Vehicles manufactured May 15, 2013, to March 3, 2016. Corrosion of the connector between the electric power steering module and the torque sensor connector may cause a loss of electric power steering assist.
The risk
A greater steering effort would be needed to control the vehicle if power steering is lost, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering gear assembly, free of charge. The recall began on May 11, 2016. Owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 22010.
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 May 15, 2013 to March 3, 2016. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.