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Our severity:HighNHTSA·16V054000·Announced 2016-02-01

GM Recalls 2015 Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon for Steering Defect

General Motors is recalling 2015 Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon trucks because a poor electrical connection may cause a loss of power steering assist, increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a steering system defect that may increase the risk of a crash, which fits the rubric criterion for 'risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.'

Plain-English summary

General Motors LLC is recalling certain model year 2015 Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon vehicles. The recall covers Chevrolet Colorado vehicles manufactured between January 6, 2015, and March 17, 2015, and GMC Canyon vehicles manufactured between January 6, 2015, and March 19, 2015.

The defect involves a poor electrical connection within the steering gear connector, which may cause a loss of power steering assist. A loss or reduction in power steering assist may increase the risk of a crash.

GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering gear torque sensor cover assembly free of charge. The recall began on 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.

The recalled product

Product
GMC, CHEVROLET CANYON, COLORADO
Brand
GMC
Manufacturer
General Motors LLC
Category
Vehicle — Steering System
Hazard
Affected units
2,988

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (2)

  • CANYON
  • COLORADO

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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