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Our severity:HighNHTSA·17V382000·Announced 2017-06-15

GM Recalls 2014-2016 Chevrolet SS Vehicles for Steering Defect

General Motors is recalling 2014-2016 Chevrolet SS vehicles because corrosion may cause a loss of electric 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 risk-of-harm product (loss of steering assist) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the 'High' severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

General Motors LLC is recalling certain 2014-2016 Chevrolet SS vehicles. The recall addresses a defect where corrosion of the connector between the electric power steering module and the torque sensor connector may cause a loss of electric power steering assist.

If power steering is lost, a greater steering effort would be needed to control the vehicle, which increases the risk of a crash. The source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities associated with this defect.

GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the steering gear assembly, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began August 2, 2017. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
CHEVROLET CHEVEROLET SS
Brand
CHEVROLET
Manufacturer
General Motors LLC
Category
Vehicle — Steering System
Hazard
Affected units
6,204

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 (1)

  • CHEVEROLET SS

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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