GMC SIERRA 1500 2014: STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 17V414000

Make Model Year
GMC SIERRA 1500 2014
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2017-08-10 2017-06-29 2017-07-03

Production Dates: 2013-01-29 - 2014-09-04

Manufacturers Involved: General Motors, LLC

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 17276

Component: STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 690685

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

General Motors LLC "GM" is recalling certain 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles. The vehicles may have a temporary loss of electric power steering "EPS" assist, especially during low-speed turning maneuvers.

Consequence

If EPS assist is lost and then returns, the driver might lose temporary control of the steering wheel, 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 on August 10, 2017. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-800-432-8782. GM's number for this recall is 17276.

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.