NHTSA Recall # | 136977 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 18V586000 |
MFG Compaign # | 18289 |
Manufacturer | General Motors LLC |
Supplier | GMC |
Brand | GMC |
Model | SIERRA 1500 |
Model Year | 2015 |
Component | STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM |
Date of notification | 12/10/18 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 14/04/14 |
End date of manufacturing | 10/10/15 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 07/09/18 |
Report created | 10/09/18 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 1015918 |
Defect 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 summary | 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. |
Corrective action | 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. |
Recall notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153). |