CHEVROLET SS 2015: STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 17V382000

Make Model Year
CHEVROLET SS 2015
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2017-08-02 2017-06-15 2017-06-19

Production Dates: 2015-02-24 - 2016-04-27

Manufacturers Involved: General Motors, LLC

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 17248

Component: STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 6204

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

General Motors LLC "GM" is recalling certain 2014-2016 Chevrolet SS vehicles. Corrosion of the connector between the electric power steering module and the torque sensor connector may cause a loss of electric power steering assist.

Consequence

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 inspect the steering gear assembly, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began August 2, 2017. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 17248.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY1-800-424-9153', or go to www.safercar.gov.