Recall 18V586000: 2015 Cadillac Escalade, 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 2015 Chevrolet Suburban +3 more
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Sep 7, 2018
- Vehicles affected
- 1,015,918
- Models
- 6
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
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.
The risk
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.
The fix
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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Affected vehicles
- 2015 Cadillac Escalade
- 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
- 2015 Chevrolet Suburban
- 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe
- 2015 GMC Sierra 1500
- 2015 GMC Yukon
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 18V586000
- Manufacturer campaign
- 18289
- Manufacturer
- General Motors LLC
- Owner letters
- Oct 12, 2018
- Components
- Steering:electric power assist system (Steering)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology