CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2015: STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 14V719000

Make Model Year
CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2015
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2014-11-17 2014-11-10 2014-11-10

Production Dates: 2014-10-03 - 2014-10-09

Manufacturers Involved: General Motors, LLC

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 14743

Component: STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 679

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

General Motors LLC "GM" is recalling certain model year 2015 Chevrolet Silverado, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra, and Yukon XL vehicles, equipped with electric power steering "EPS". Due to a problem with the EPS module, the affected vehicles may experience a sudden loss of power steering assist during vehicle operation.

Consequence

An unexpected loss of power steering increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the power steering assist motor kit, free of charge. The recall began on November 17, 2014. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-222-1020 "Chevrolet", or 1-800-462-8782 "GMC". GM's number for this recall is 14743.

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.