Recall 18V586000

STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

Report Date
20180907
Component
STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Affected Vehicles
6 models

Defect Description

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.

Safety Consequence

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.

Remedy

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.

Affected Vehicles

Year Make Model
2015 CADILLAC ESCALADE
2015 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500
2015 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN
2015 CHEVROLET TAHOE
2015 GMC SIERRA 1500
2015 GMC YUKON

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.