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Chevrolet connector between the electric power steering module and the torque sensor may fail, possibly resulting in a loss of electric power steering assist.

NHTSA campaign 17V-265 · Reported April 20, 2017 · 823 vehicles affected

AFFECTED MODELS
Chevrolet Caprice
VEHICLES AFFECTED
823
REMEDY
GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the steering gear assembly, replacing it as necessary, 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

The connector between the electric power steering module and the torque sensor may fail, possibly resulting in a loss of electric power steering assist.

WHY IT MATTERS

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

WHAT TO DO

GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the steering gear assembly, replacing it as necessary, free of charge.

Affected vehicles

These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 17V-265.

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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