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Our severity:SevereNHTSA·21V213000·Announced 2021-03-25

GM Recalls 2015 Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon for Steering Defect

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

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, which aligns with the rubric criteria for a Severe (4) rating.

Plain-English summary

General Motors, LLC is recalling certain 2015 Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon vehicles. The recall addresses a defect where the power steering assist may be lost due to a poor electrical connection within the steering gear assembly.

A loss of power steering, particularly at lower speeds, 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 replace the steering gear torque sensor cover assembly free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 6, 2021. 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 N202325410.

The recalled product

Product
CHEVROLET, GMC COLORADO, CANYON
Brand
CHEVROLET
Manufacturer
General Motors, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Steering System
Hazard
Affected units
60,681

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)

  • COLORADO
  • CANYON

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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