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November 19, 2014 Service bulletin

Special coverage. some vehicles may have increased friction in the steering system. this could

Chevrolet technical service bulletin G-205009 for 2013-2014 Chevrolet Malibu, 2010-2014 Chevrolet Equinox and 2011-2014 Chevrolet Cruze and others.

Bulletin number
G-205009
Component
Steering
Summary
14232 - special coverage. Some vehicles may have increased friction in the steering system. This could cause the steering wheel to stick in the straight-ahead position after driving long distances on a straight highway. The steering wheel can be turned but it may require increased effort. Dealers are to 1) replace the steering gear on 2010-2012 model year vehicles; or 2) reprogram the power steering control module on 2013-2014 model year vehicles.

Owners of these vehicles have filed 795 complaints in the steering category.

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