The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·20V254000·Announced 2020-05-07

GM Recalls 2015-2016 Chevrolet SS and Caprice for Steering Defect

General Motors is recalling 2,281 vehicles due to potential loss of electric power steering assist caused by connector corrosion.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (steering system) that increases the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

General Motors LLC is recalling certain 2015-2016 Chevrolet SS and Caprice Police Pursuit vehicles. The recall involves 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 the power steering assist is lost, a greater steering effort would be needed to control the vehicle, which increases the risk of a crash. The recall began on May 26, 2020.

GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering gear assembly free of charge. 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, CAPRICE POLICE PURSUIT
Brand
CHEVROLET
Manufacturer
General Motors LLC
Category
Vehicle — Steering System
Hazard
Affected units
2,281

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)

  • CHEVEROLET SS
  • CAPRICE POLICE PURSUIT

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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