Steering: electric power assist systemRecall 17V-265 · 2014–2016 Chevrolet Caprice Police Pursuit
General Motors LLC recall 17V-265 covers 823 2014–2016 Chevrolet Caprice Police Pursuit for a steering: electric power assist system problem, reported to NHTSA on April 20, 2017. The manufacturer's latest report (2018 Q3) shows 89% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 17V265000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Chevrolet Caprice Police Pursuit vehicles (PPV), previously remedied under recall 16V-160. The connector between the electric power steering module and the torque sensor may fail, possibly resulting in a loss of electric power steering assist.
The risk
A greater steering effort would be needed to control the vehicle if power steering assist is lost, especially at lower speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the steering gear assembly, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began May 15, 2017. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020.
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.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from June 12, 2013 to July 11, 2016. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.