CarRecallWatch- Component
- STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
- Problem
- General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Tahoe and Suburban, GMC Sierra 1500 and Yukon, and Cadillac Escalade vehicles. Electric power steering (EPS) assist may be lost momentarily, followed by a sudden return of EPS assist.
- Risk
- If EPS assist is lost and then suddenly returns, the driver may have difficulty steering the vehicle, especially at low speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- GM will notify owners, and dealers will update the EPS module software, free of charge. The recall began October 12, 2018. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 and GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 18289.
- 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
Electric power steering assist in these vehicles may be lost for a moment and then return suddenly. While assist is lost, the driver may have trouble steering, especially at low speeds, which raises the risk of a crash.
The remedy is a free software update to the electric power steering (EPS) module at an authorized dealer. General Motors will also notify owners directly. If you have questions, you can contact customer service at 1-800-458-8006 for Cadillac, 1-800-222-1020 for Chevrolet, or 1-800-462-8782 for GMC, and refer to GM recall number 18289.
Check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls to confirm whether your vehicle is affected, and schedule the repair as soon as possible.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Cadillac Escalade | 2015 |
|---|---|
| Chevrolet Silverado 1500 | 2015 |
| Chevrolet Suburban | 2015 |
| Chevrolet Tahoe | 2015 |
| GMC Sierra 1500 | 2015 |
| GMC Yukon | 2015 |