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Chevrolet corrosion of the connector between the electric power steering module and the torque sensor connector may cause a loss of electric power steering assist.

NHTSA campaign 16V-160 · Reported March 18, 2016 · 6,280 vehicles affected

AFFECTED MODELS
Chevrolet Caprice
VEHICLES AFFECTED
6,280
REMEDY
GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering gear assembly, free of charge.
COST
Free

The short version

General Motors LLC reported a problem with the steering electric power assist system. Here is what owners need to know.

WHAT

Corrosion of the connector between the electric power steering module and the torque sensor connector may cause a loss of electric power steering assist.

WHY IT MATTERS

A greater steering effort would be needed to control the vehicle if power steering is lost, increasing the risk of a crash.

WHAT TO DO

GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering gear assembly, free of charge.

Affected vehicles

These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 16V-160.

YEAR RANGEMODEL
2014–2016Chevrolet Caprice

What changed

Newest first. The record shows both when the recall began and what has changed since.

  1. Recall reported to NHTSA. LATEST

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