Steering: steering control moduleRecall 21V-455 · Cadillac and Chevrolet vehicles
General Motors, LLC recall 21V-455 covers 26,847 Cadillac and Chevrolet vehicles for a steering: steering control module problem, reported to NHTSA on June 17, 2021. The manufacturer's latest report (2023 Q2) shows 96% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 21V455000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Chevrolet Tahoe, GMC Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles. A software issue may cause a loss of power steering assist at startup or while driving.
The risk
Increased steering effort, particularly at lower speeds, increases the risk of a crash.
The fix
The power steering module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 13, 2021. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020; Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006; or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N212333900.
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
96%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 7 vehicles were listed as unreachable.