CarRecallWatch- Component
- STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
- Problem
- General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Caprice Police Pursuit Vehicles manufactured May 15, 2013, to March 3, 2016. Corrosion of the connector between the electric power steering module and the torque sensor connector may cause a loss of electric power steering assist.
- Risk
- A greater steering effort would be needed to control the vehicle if power steering is lost, 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 May 11, 2016. Owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 22010.
- 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
Corrosion in the connector between the electric power steering module and the torque sensor can cause a loss of electric power steering assist.
If power steering assist is lost, much greater effort is needed to steer the vehicle, which raises the risk of a crash. Dealers will replace the steering gear assembly free of charge. GM will notify owners, and owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available. You can contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, and you should also check your VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Chevrolet Caprice Police Pursuit | 201420152016 |
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