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Chevrolet Colorado Recall 21V213: Power steering can cut out, raising crash risk

NHTSA campaign 21V213, reported March 25, 2021, 60,681 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

A poor electrical connection inside the steering gear assembly can cause the electric power steering assist to be lost. This is most noticeable at lower speeds, where a loss of power steering makes the vehicle harder to control.

Loss of steering assist increases the risk of a crash. If you own an affected vehicle, check whether it is included in this recall by entering your VIN at the NHTSA recall lookup site or contacting a dealer.

The repair is free: an authorized dealer will replace the steering gear torque sensor cover assembly at no charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 6, 2021. You can contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782.

Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle

The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 21V213General Motors, LLC
Component
STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Problem
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015 Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon vehicles. The power steering assist may be lost due to a poor electrical connection within the steering gear assembly.
Risk
A loss of power steering, particularly at lower speeds increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace steering gear torque sensor cover assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 6, 2021. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, and GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N202325410.
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.

Affected vehicles

Chevrolet Colorado2015
GMC Canyon2015