Campaign 18V-586

Electric power steering (EPS) assist may be lost momentarily, followed by a sudden return of EPS assist

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Defect summary

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Tahoe and Suburban, GMC Sierra 1500 and Yukon, and Cadillac Escalade vehicles. Electric power steering (EPS) assist may be lost momentarily, followed by a sudden return of EPS assist.

Consequence

If EPS assist is lost and then suddenly returns, the driver may have difficulty steering the vehicle, especially at low speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

GM will notify owners, and dealers will update the EPS module software, free of charge. The recall began October 12, 2018. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 and GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 18289.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file, campaign 18V586000. Text as published by NHTSA.
Vehicles covered

6 product lines are covered

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA about steering on these vehicles: 415, of which 28 involved a crash, fire, injury or death. Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Vehicles covered by campaign 18V-586
MakeModelModel yearsComplaints on this component
CadillacEscalade201510
ChevroletSilverado 15002015161
ChevroletSuburban201559
ChevroletTahoe201570
GMCSierra 1500201581
GMCYukon201534
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls and complaints files. Equipment, tire and child-seat campaigns list products, not vehicles.