Steering: electric power assist systemRecall 17V-414 · Chevrolet and GMC vehicles
General Motors LLC recall 17V-414 covers 690,685 Chevrolet and GMC vehicles for a steering: electric power assist system problem, reported to NHTSA on June 29, 2017. The manufacturer's latest report (2018 Q4) shows 75% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 17V414000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles. The vehicles may have a temporary loss of electric power steering (EPS) assist, especially during low-speed turning maneuvers.
The risk
If EPS assist is lost and then returns, the driver might lose temporary control of the steering wheel, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
GM will notify owners, and dealers will update the EPS module software, free of charge. The recall began on August 10, 2017. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-800-432-8782. GM's number for this recall is 17276.
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
75%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 6,567 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from January 29, 2013 to September 4, 2014. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.