GMC SIERRA 1500 2015: STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 18V586000

Make Model Year
GMC SIERRA 1500 2015
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2018-10-12 2018-09-07 2018-09-10

Production Dates: 2014-04-14 - 2015-10-10

Manufacturers Involved: General Motors, LLC

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 18289

Component: STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 1015918

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

General Motors LLC "GM" is recalling certain 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Tahoe and Suburban, GMC Sierra 1500 and Yukon, and Cadillac Escalade vehicles. Electric power steering "EPS" assist may be lost momentarily, followed by a sudden return of EPS assist.

Consequence

If EPS assist is lost and then suddenly returns, the driver may have difficulty steering the vehicle, especially at low speeds, 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 October 12, 2018. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 and GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 18289.

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.