CHEVROLET CAPRICE POLICE PURSUIT 2016: STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 20V254000

Make Model Year
CHEVROLET CAPRICE POLICE PURSUIT 2016
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2020-05-26 2020-05-07 2020-05-07

Production Dates: 2015-08-25 - 2016-03-03

Manufacturers Involved: General Motors, LLC

Manufacturer Campaign Number: N192285350

Component: STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 2281

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

General Motors LLC "GM" is recalling certain 2015-2016 Chevrolet Caprice Police Pursuit vehicles "PPV" and 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 replace the steering gear assembly, free of charge. The recall began May 26, 2020. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N192285350.

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.