2015 Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon recall: electric power assist system
General Motors LLC reported this safety recall on February 1, 2016. It covers about 2,988 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 2,988
- reported
- Feb 1, 2016
- owners notified
- Mar 1, 2016
- related complaints
- 593
Steering: electric power assist system
- What is wrong
- General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015 Chevrolet Colorado vehicles manufactured January 6, 2015, to March 17, 2015, and 2015 GMC Canyon vehicles manufactured January 6, 2015, to March 19, 2015. A poor electrical connection within the steering gear connector may cause a loss of power steering assist.
- Risk
- A loss or reduction in power steering assist may increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering gear torque sensor cover assembly, free of charge. The recall began March 1, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1‑800‑222‑1020 or GMC customer service at 1‑800‑462‑8782. GM's number for this recall is 15595.
Recall number 16V054000
Affected vehicles
- Chevrolet Colorado 2015 2015
- GMC Canyon 2015 2015
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 593 complaints about steering problems.
Questions about recall 16V054000
Is there a recall on the 2015 Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon electric power assist system?
Yes. Recall 16V054000, reported on February 1, 2016, covers about 2,988 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 16V054000?
GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering gear torque sensor cover assembly, free of charge. The recall began March 1, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1‑800‑222‑1020 or GMC customer service at 1‑800‑462‑8782. GM's number for this recall is 15595.
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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