The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·21V455000·Announced 2021-06-17

2021 Chevrolet Tahoe and related GM vehicles power steering software defect

General Motors recalls certain 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe and related vehicles due to a power steering software issue that may cause loss of steering assist, increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

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 loss of power steering assist, a serious vehicle safety hazard that increases crash risk, particularly at low speeds. However, no injuries, accidents, or deaths have been reported, making the hazard theoretical. This qualifies as High severity.

Plain-English summary

General Motors, LLC is recalling certain 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe, Chevrolet Suburban, GMC Yukon, GMC Yukon XL, Cadillac Escalade, and Cadillac Escalade ESV vehicles. A software issue in the power steering module affects these vehicles.

The software defect may cause a loss of power steering assist at startup or while driving, resulting in increased steering effort, particularly at lower speeds. This increases the risk of a crash.

Owners should have the power steering module software updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 13, 2021. Contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782 for more information.

The recalled product

Product
CHEVROLET, CADILLAC, GMC SUBURBAN, ESCALADE ESV, ESCALADE NA, TAHOE
Brand
CHEVROLET
Manufacturer
General Motors, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Power Steering System
Hazard
Affected units
26,847

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 (6)

  • SUBURBAN
  • ESCALADE ESV
  • ESCALADE NA
  • TAHOE
  • YUKON XL
  • YUKON

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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