CarRecallWatch- Component
- STEERING
- Problem
- General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Chevrolet Cruze vehicles manufactured November 8, 2013, to March 12, 2015, and 2015 Chevrolet Volt vehicles manufactured April 11, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the inner tie rod may not be tightened to specification allowing the tie rod to separate from the steering gear.
- Risk
- Separation of the tie rod from the steering gear could result in the loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering gear assembly, free of charge. The recall began on July 28, 2015. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 15386.
- 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 2014-2015 Chevrolet Cruze and 2015 Chevrolet Volt vehicles may have an inner tie rod that was not tightened to specification. Over time, the tie rod can separate from the steering gear.
If the tie rod separates, the driver could lose steering control, which raises the risk of a crash.
GM will notify affected owners. Dealers will replace the steering gear assembly at no charge. Owners can contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, and you can check your VIN for open recalls to see whether your vehicle is included.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Chevrolet Cruze | 20142015 |
|---|---|
| Chevrolet Volt | 2015 |