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- STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
- Problem
- General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2006-2007 Chevrolet Malibu and Malibu Maxx vehicles manufactured April 1, 2006, to June 30, 2006, and 2006-2007 Pontiac G6 vehicles manufactured April 18, 2006, to June 30, 2006. In the affected vehicles, there may be a sudden loss of electric power steering (EPS) assist that could occur at any time while driving.
- Risk
- If power steering assist is lost, greater driver effort would be required to steer the vehicle at low speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the torque sensor assembly, free of charge. The recall began February 24, 2015. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Pontiac customer service at 1-800-762-2737. GM's number for this recall is 14772. Note: This is an expansion of recall 14V-153 to cover additional vehicles built between April 1, 2006 and June 30, 2006.
- Notes
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Certain 2006-2007 Chevrolet Malibu, Malibu Maxx, and Pontiac G6 vehicles built from April to June 2006 may suddenly lose electric power steering assist while driving. If that happens at low speeds, the driver must use much more effort to steer, which raises the risk of a crash.
General Motors will notify affected owners. Dealers will replace the torque sensor assembly at no cost. This recall expands earlier recall 14V-153 to cover additional vehicles built during that period. Owners can contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Pontiac customer service at 1-800-762-2737, and should check their VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Chevrolet Malibu | 20062007 |
|---|---|
| Chevrolet Malibu Maxx | 20062007 |
| Pontiac G6 | 20062007 |