Steering: electric power assist system
- Component
- Steering: electric power assist system
- Manufacturer
- General Motors LLC
- Vehicles affected
- 2,281
- Reported to NHTSA
- 2020-05-07
- Owners notified
- 2020-05-26
Defect description
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.
Safety risk
A greater steering effort would be needed to control the vehicle if power steering is lost, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer 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.