CarRecallWatch- Component
- STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
- Problem
- General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015 Buick Encore vehicles manufactured November 27, 2014, to February 24, 2015, and 2015 Chevrolet Trax vehicles manufactured November 18, 2014, to February 17, 2015. The steering column assembly housing may contact the power steering printed circuit board causing the circuit board to wear.
- Risk
- The circuit board wear may cause a sudden loss of electric power steering assist, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the steering column assembly, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began April 24, 2015. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 15168.
- 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 2015 Buick Encore and Chevrolet Trax vehicles built in a narrow range of late 2014 to early 2015 may have a steering column assembly housing that contacts the power steering circuit board. Over time, this contact can wear the board down.
If the circuit board wears, the electric power steering assist can suddenly stop working. Losing steering assist makes the vehicle harder to control, which increases the risk of a crash.
The repair is free. Owners will be notified by General Motors, and authorized dealers will inspect and replace the steering column assembly as necessary at no cost. You can contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, referencing GM recall 15168. You can also check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Buick Encore | 2015 |
|---|---|
| Chevrolet Trax | 2015 |