NHTSA Recall # | 118357 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 16V054000 |
MFG Compaign # | 15595 |
Manufacturer | General Motors LLC |
Supplier | CHEVROLET |
Brand | CHEVROLET |
Model | COLORADO |
Model Year | 2015 |
Component | STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM |
Date of notification | 01/03/16 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 06/01/15 |
End date of manufacturing | 17/03/15 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 01/02/16 |
Report created | 01/02/16 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 2988 |
Defect summary | General motors llc (gm) is recalling certain model year 2015 chevrolet colorado vehicles manufactured january 6, 2015, to march 17, 2015, and 2015 gmc canyon vehicles manufactured january 6, 2015, to march 19, 2015. A poor electrical connection within the steering gear connector may cause a loss of power steering assist. |
Consequence summary | A loss or reduction in power steering assist may increase the risk of a crash. |
Corrective action | Gm will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering gear torque sensor cover assembly, free of charge. The recall began march 1, 2016. Owners may contact chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or gmc customer service at 1-800-462-8782. Gm's number for this recall is 15595. |
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). |