NHTSA recall 16V054000
Steering › Electric power assist system
Chevrolet Colorado and 1 more
Reported Feb 1, 20162,988 vehicles affectedGeneral Motors LLCMaker’s number 15595Built Jan 6, 2015 – Mar 17, 2015
The defect
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.
The risk
A loss or reduction in power steering assist may increase the risk of a crash.
The remedy
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.