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2006-2007 Chevrolet Malibu, Chevrolet Malibu Maxx and others recall: electric power assist system

General Motors LLC reported this safety recall on February 4, 2015. It covers about 69,633 vehicles.

vehicles affected
69,633
reported
Feb 4, 2015
owners notified
Feb 24, 2015
related complaints
3,457

Steering: electric power assist system

What is wrong
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2006-2007 Chevrolet Malibu and Malibu Maxx vehicles manufactured April 1, 2006, to June 30, 2006, and 2006-2007 Pontiac G6 vehicles manufactured April 18, 2006, to June 30, 2006. In the affected vehicles, there may be a sudden loss of electric power steering (EPS) assist that could occur at any time while driving.
Risk
If power steering assist is lost, greater driver effort would be required to steer the vehicle at low speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the torque sensor assembly, free of charge. The recall began February 24, 2015. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1‑800‑222‑1020 or Pontiac customer service at 1‑800‑762‑2737. GM's number for this recall is 14772. Note: This is an expansion of recall 14V‑153 to cover additional vehicles built between April 1, 2006 and June 30, 2006.

Recall number 15V064000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 3,457 complaints about steering problems.

2006 Chevrolet Malibu2007 Chevrolet Malibu2006 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx2007 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx2006 Pontiac G62007 Pontiac G6

Questions about recall 15V064000

Is there a recall on the 2006-2007 Chevrolet Malibu, Chevrolet Malibu Maxx and others electric power assist system?

Yes. Recall 15V064000, reported on February 4, 2015, covers about 69,633 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 15V064000?

GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the torque sensor assembly, free of charge. The recall began February 24, 2015. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1‑800‑222‑1020 or Pontiac customer service at 1‑800‑762‑2737. GM's number for this recall is 14772. Note: This is an expansion of recall 14V‑153 to cover additional vehicles built between April 1, 2006 and June 30, 2006.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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