Issue ID | 1467477 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11093980 |
Manufacurer | General Motors LLC |
Brand | CHEVROLET |
Model | TAHOE |
Model Year | 2015 |
File date | 09/05/18 |
Component | STEERING |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Power steering failed instantaneously while driving in traffic while making a left turn at 15mph on a city intersection. Luckily an accident was avoided. Took the car to the dealership for a diagnosis. Apparenly the steering motor has failed and in turn they recommend replacing the entire "steering gear" gm # 84368394 for $2250. Called gm, they stated that the car is out of warranty and this failure is considered normal wear and tear. There is an existing recall for the 2015 tahoe model, but this vin is not included so they will not cover the repair. The recall referenced is, nhtsa campaign # 4v719, gm recall 14743, |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 111000 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | FRANKLIN, WI |
VIN pattern | 1GNSKBKC6FRXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | N |
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Date of purchase | 09/09/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 15 |
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