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Steering complaints
46 reportsClear category filter35,000 miles · Dec 12, 2019
Steering
AROUND 35,000 MILES THE STEERING BECAME VERY SLOPPY. 4-6 INCHES OF PLAY BEFORE RESPONDING. THE DEFECTIVE STEERING BOX ALSO ACTIVATES STABILITRACK WHILE DRIVING ON CLEAR ROAD CONDITIONS JERKING THE VEHICLE TO THE LEFT. TOOK THE TRUCK THE WILSON COUNTY CHEVROLET BUIK GMC IN LEBANON TN. THEY PERFORMED SERVICE BULLETIN '#PIT5501C. P…
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AROUND 35,000 MILES THE STEERING BECAME VERY SLOPPY. 4-6 INCHES OF PLAY BEFORE RESPONDING. THE DEFECTIVE STEERING BOX ALSO ACTIVATES STABILITRACK WHILE DRIVING ON CLEAR ROAD CONDITIONS JERKING THE VEHICLE TO THE LEFT. TOOK THE TRUCK THE WILSON COUNTY CHEVROLET BUIK GMC IN LEBANON TN. THEY PERFORMED SERVICE BULLETIN '#PIT5501C. PROBLEM CAME BACK A FEW DAYS LATER. THEY SAID THE STEERING BOX AND PITMAN ARM NEEDED TO BE REPLACED BUT WAS NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. I DO NOT FEEL SAFE DRIVING THE TRUCK WHILE IT JERKS ME ALL OVER THE ROAD. GM NEEDS TO STEP UP AND FIX THE ISSUE ON HUNDREDS OF TRUCKS AFFECTED BY THIS STEERING ISSUE!!!
NHTSA ODI #11288761
25,000 miles · Nov 15, 2019
Steering
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE STEERING WHEEL LOOSENED AND BECAME DIFFICULT TO STEER WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO DUBLIN CHEVROLET GMC BUICK (2042 VETERANS BLVD, DUBLIN, GA 31021, 478-246-4916) AND WAS INFORMED THAT HE WOULD HAVE TO HAVE THE VEHICLE DIA…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE STEERING WHEEL LOOSENED AND BECAME DIFFICULT TO STEER WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO DUBLIN CHEVROLET GMC BUICK (2042 VETERANS BLVD, DUBLIN, GA 31021, 478-246-4916) AND WAS INFORMED THAT HE WOULD HAVE TO HAVE THE VEHICLE DIAGNOSED BEFORE THE DEFECT COULD BE REMEDIED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND PROVIDED CASE NUMBER: 9-5643729875. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 25,000.
NHTSA ODI #11280346
19,614 miles · Sep 17, 2019
Steering
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500. WHILE DRIVING, THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME LOOSE AND VEERED TO THE LEFT. THE CONTACT HAD TO TURN THE STEERING WHEEL FOUR TO SIX INCHES TO THE RIGHT BEFORE HE COULD DRIVE NORMALLY. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. ON SOME OCCASIONS, THE FAILURE WAS UNABLE TO BE CORR…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500. WHILE DRIVING, THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME LOOSE AND VEERED TO THE LEFT. THE CONTACT HAD TO TURN THE STEERING WHEEL FOUR TO SIX INCHES TO THE RIGHT BEFORE HE COULD DRIVE NORMALLY. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. ON SOME OCCASIONS, THE FAILURE WAS UNABLE TO BE CORRECTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO M K SMITH CHEVROLET (12845 CENTRAL AVE, CHINO, CA 91710, (909) 743-5697) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT A NUT INSIDE THE STEERING BOX BECAME LOOSE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED TO PREVENT IT FROM BECOMING EVEN MORE LOOSE. THE VEHICLE WAS IN THE PROCESS OF BEING REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 19,614. *PM*JB
NHTSA ODI #11256231
42,000 miles · Sep 5, 2019
Steering
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL HAD A LOT OF PLAY AND TURNED SPONTANEOUSLY. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO ROGERSVILLE CHEVROLET (5655 U S 11W, ROGERSVILLE, TN 37857, (423) 207-2394) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE GEAR IN THE…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL HAD A LOT OF PLAY AND TURNED SPONTANEOUSLY. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO ROGERSVILLE CHEVROLET (5655 U S 11W, ROGERSVILLE, TN 37857, (423) 207-2394) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE GEAR IN THE STEERING BOX, OUTER ARM, AND TIE ROD ARMS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND WERE OF NO HELP. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 42,000.*DT*JB
NHTSA ODI #11253345
48,000 miles · Jul 23, 2019
Steering
VERY SLOPPY STEERING ABOUT 3 TO 4 INCHES IN TURNING STEERING WHEEL TO MAKE CORRECTION IN DIRECTION OF TRUCK TO KEEP IN CENTER OF ROAD WHEN TRAVELING FROM 20 TO 70 MPH.
NHTSA ODI #11234149
35,000 miles · Jul 6, 2019
Steering
2-4' PLAY INTERMITTENTLY AND UNEXPECTEDLY, TRUCK IMMEDIATELY GOES TO THE LEFT OR TO THE RIGHT AT SPEEDS 30 MPH UP TO 65MPH. THIS HAPPEN DOWN A HIGHWAY AND ON ROADWAYS WHICH AT 30 MPH THE TRUCK VEERED LEFT INTO THE OTHER LANE WITH ANOTHER CAR COMING TOWARDS ME, CAR SWERVED TO MISS ME PREVENTING A HEAD ON HEAD COLLUSION. TRUCK HAS…
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2-4' PLAY INTERMITTENTLY AND UNEXPECTEDLY, TRUCK IMMEDIATELY GOES TO THE LEFT OR TO THE RIGHT AT SPEEDS 30 MPH UP TO 65MPH. THIS HAPPEN DOWN A HIGHWAY AND ON ROADWAYS WHICH AT 30 MPH THE TRUCK VEERED LEFT INTO THE OTHER LANE WITH ANOTHER CAR COMING TOWARDS ME, CAR SWERVED TO MISS ME PREVENTING A HEAD ON HEAD COLLUSION. TRUCK HAS 35,500 MILES ON IT. THERE ARE SEVERAL COMPLAINTS ONLINE TO THIS EXACT PROBLEM. I DO HOPE A RECALL OR INVESTIGATION HAPPENS PRIOR TO SOMEONE HAVING TO DYE BECAUSE OF THIS ISSUE.
NHTSA ODI #11229848
42,000 miles · Mar 14, 2019
Steering
THE STEERING IS VERY LOOSE/EXCESSIVE LASH. UP TO 4 INCHES OF FREE STEERING WHEEL TRAVEL. NOT AS NOTICEABLE FROM 0-40 OR OVER 70MPH BUT IN BETWEEN IS VERY NOTICEABLE! THIS ALSO MAKES THE TRUCK SEEM "DARTY" WHEN CHANGING DIRECTIONS ON WINDING ROADS AND UNEVEN SPOTS IN THE PAVEMENT. I TOOK MY TRUCK TO THE DEALER AND THEY SAID TH…
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THE STEERING IS VERY LOOSE/EXCESSIVE LASH. UP TO 4 INCHES OF FREE STEERING WHEEL TRAVEL. NOT AS NOTICEABLE FROM 0-40 OR OVER 70MPH BUT IN BETWEEN IS VERY NOTICEABLE! THIS ALSO MAKES THE TRUCK SEEM "DARTY" WHEN CHANGING DIRECTIONS ON WINDING ROADS AND UNEVEN SPOTS IN THE PAVEMENT. I TOOK MY TRUCK TO THE DEALER AND THEY SAID THAT IT IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM IN THE 2500 TRUCKS AND THEY DONT UNDERSTAND WHY IT ISNT A RECALL. PARTS AND LABOR TO FIX A "DESIGN FLAW" GEAR IN THE STEERING BOX $2,000. THIS IS RIDICULOUS THAT A 2016 MODEL VEHICLE WITH 42,000 MILES HAS THIS ISSUE. THIS IS MOST DEFINITELY A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE! AFTER RESEARCHING THIS PROBLEM I HAVE NOTICE A LOT OF COMPLAINTS WITH THIS MODEL TRUCK HAVING THE SAME ISSUE. IN SOME OF THE REPORTS THAT I HAVE SEEN SOME OF THE TRUCKS ARE HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM WITH LESS THAN 15,000 MILES.
NHTSA ODI #11186725
45,000 miles · Mar 5, 2019
Steering
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500. WHILE DRIVING 25 TO 60 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL PIVOTED TO THE LEFT AND RIGHT. THE CONTACT HAD TO HOLD THE STEERING WHEEL WITH BOTH HANDS TO KEEP IT IN THE LANE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO PINE BELT CHEVROLET (1088 NJ-88, LAKEWOOD, NEW JERSEY 08701, 848-299-4435) WHERE IT WAS DI…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500. WHILE DRIVING 25 TO 60 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL PIVOTED TO THE LEFT AND RIGHT. THE CONTACT HAD TO HOLD THE STEERING WHEEL WITH BOTH HANDS TO KEEP IT IN THE LANE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO PINE BELT CHEVROLET (1088 NJ-88, LAKEWOOD, NEW JERSEY 08701, 848-299-4435) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE STEERING GEAR BOX WAS LOOSE AND LEAKING (FAILURE CODE: PA45908). THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND PROVIDED CASE NUMBER: 9-5091926728. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 45,000.
NHTSA ODI #11184383
35,000 miles · Feb 22, 2019
Steering
WHILE DRIVING DOWN INTERSTATE STEERING BECAME VERY LOOSE AND HARD TO CONTROL. STEERING HAD 2-3' SLOP AND MADE VERY DIFFICULT TO CONTROL. PROBLEM NOTICEABLE AT SPEEDS ABOVE 30MPH. LOOKED INTO ISSUE AND FOUND OIL LEAKING OUT OF STEERING BOX ADJUSTMENT SCREW. FOUND ADJUSTMENT SCREW HAD BACKED OUT OF HOUSING CAUSING EXCESSIVE BACKLA…
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WHILE DRIVING DOWN INTERSTATE STEERING BECAME VERY LOOSE AND HARD TO CONTROL. STEERING HAD 2-3' SLOP AND MADE VERY DIFFICULT TO CONTROL. PROBLEM NOTICEABLE AT SPEEDS ABOVE 30MPH. LOOKED INTO ISSUE AND FOUND OIL LEAKING OUT OF STEERING BOX ADJUSTMENT SCREW. FOUND ADJUSTMENT SCREW HAD BACKED OUT OF HOUSING CAUSING EXCESSIVE BACKLASH IN STEERING BOX AND OIL LEAK. RETORQUED SCREW.
NHTSA ODI #11181767
78,000 miles · Jan 3, 2019
SteeringCrash
I WAS DRIVING SOUTH ON US HWY 43 AT 63 MPH AND MY POWER STEERING WENT OUT RESULTING IN MY TRUCK LEAVING THE ROAD AND CRASHING INTO THE TREES ON THE NORTHBOUND RIGHT OF WAY I KNOW THAT THE PREVIOUS YEAR TRUCKS HAVE A RECALL ON THE ELECTRONIC STEERING SYSTEM BUT THERE ARE NO RECALLS ON MY TRUCK AS OF YET ON THE POWER ASSISTED STEE…
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I WAS DRIVING SOUTH ON US HWY 43 AT 63 MPH AND MY POWER STEERING WENT OUT RESULTING IN MY TRUCK LEAVING THE ROAD AND CRASHING INTO THE TREES ON THE NORTHBOUND RIGHT OF WAY I KNOW THAT THE PREVIOUS YEAR TRUCKS HAVE A RECALL ON THE ELECTRONIC STEERING SYSTEM BUT THERE ARE NO RECALLS ON MY TRUCK AS OF YET ON THE POWER ASSISTED STEERING I WAS LUCKY PLEASE HELP KEEP ANYONE ELSE FROM GETTING HURT FROM THIS FAULTY SYSTEM
NHTSA ODI #11165615
Official recalls
5Jul 1, 2021
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2016 GMC Sierra 1500, 2500, 3500, and Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 2500, and 3500 trucks. The roof-rail air bag (RRAB) inflator end cap may detach from the inflator, or the inflator sidewall may rupture.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: A separated inflator end cap or inflator rupture can allow compressed gas to escape, resulting in the end cap or other components being propelled into the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury or crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the left and right side RRAB modules, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed on August 18, 2021. Owners will receive a second notice when the remedy is available. Phase I owner notification letters were mailed on May 5, 2022. Phase II owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on May 31, 2022. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. This recall supersedes NHTSA recall number 20V-736. GM's number for this recall is N202324251.
Aug 30, 2018
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, 3500, 1500 Crew Cab Special Service, Tahoe Police Pursuit/Special Service, GMC Sierra 2500, and 3500 vehicles. The brake pedal pivot nut may loosen, causing the brake pedal to be loose or inoperative.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If the brake pedal becomes loose or inoperative, the driver may be unable to stop the vehicle by using the brake pedal. Additionally, a loose pedal may also interfere with the accelerator pedal. Either condition may increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will add adhesive to the nut and reinstall the nut with increased tightness, free of charge. The recall began October 3, 2018. 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 18278. Note: The vehicles in this recall need this additional remedy despite being covered by recall 16V069 for brake pedal loosening.
Jul 10, 2017
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Buick Lacrosse and Chevrolet Spark EV, Caprice PPV and SS vehicles, 2014-2017 Buick Encore and Chevrolet Corvette, Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles, 2015-2016 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Tahoe, Trax, Suburban and Silverado 2500 and 3500 and GMC Yukon and Yukon XL vehicles, and 2015-2017 GMC Sierra HD 2500 and 3500 vehicles. While being previously remedied for recall 16V-651, the affected vehicles may not have received the complete software update necessary to remedy the recall condition. Without the update, certain driving conditions may cause the air bag sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) software to activate a diagnostic test. During this test, deployment of the frontal air bags and the seat belt pretensioners would not occur in the event of a crash.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: A failure of the front air bags or seat belt pretensioners to deploy in the event of a crash necessitating deployment increases the risk of injury to the driver and front passenger.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will reflash the SDM software. Vehicles that have had a previous air bag deployment will have the SDM replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on August 4, 2017. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 17287.
Additional source detail variants (3)
Seat Belts:pretensioner
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Buick Lacrosse and Chevrolet Spark EV, Caprice PPV and SS vehicles, 2014-2017 Buick Encore and Chevrolet Corvette, Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles, 2015-2016 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Tahoe, Trax, Suburban and Silverado 2500 and 3500 and GMC Yukon and Yukon XL vehicles, and 2015-2017 GMC Sierra HD 2500 and 3500 vehicles. While being previously remedied for recall 16V-651, the affected vehicles may not have received the complete software update necessary to remedy the recall condition. Without the update, certain driving conditions may cause the air bag sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) software to activate a diagnostic test. During this test, deployment of the frontal air bags and the seat belt pretensioners would not occur in the event of a crash.
Consequence: A failure of the front air bags or seat belt pretensioners to deploy in the event of a crash necessitating deployment increases the risk of injury to the driver and front passenger.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will reflash the SDM software. Vehicles that have had a previous air bag deployment will have the SDM replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on August 4, 2017. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 17287.
Air Bags:frontal:sensor/control MODULE-INACTIVE
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Buick Lacrosse and Chevrolet Spark EV, Caprice PPV and SS vehicles, 2014-2017 Buick Encore and Chevrolet Corvette, Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles, 2015-2016 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Tahoe, Trax, Suburban and Silverado 2500 and 3500 and GMC Yukon and Yukon XL vehicles, and 2015-2017 GMC Sierra HD 2500 and 3500 vehicles. While being previously remedied for recall 16V-651, the affected vehicles may not have received the complete software update necessary to remedy the recall condition. Without the update, certain driving conditions may cause the air bag sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) software to activate a diagnostic test. During this test, deployment of the frontal air bags and the seat belt pretensioners would not occur in the event of a crash.
Consequence: A failure of the front air bags or seat belt pretensioners to deploy in the event of a crash necessitating deployment increases the risk of injury to the driver and front passenger.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will reflash the SDM software. Vehicles that have had a previous air bag deployment will have the SDM replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on August 4, 2017. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 17287.
Air Bags:frontal
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Buick Lacrosse and Chevrolet Spark EV, Caprice PPV and SS vehicles, 2014-2017 Buick Encore and Chevrolet Corvette, Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles, 2015-2016 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Tahoe, Trax, Suburban and Silverado 2500 and 3500 and GMC Yukon and Yukon XL vehicles, and 2015-2017 GMC Sierra HD 2500 and 3500 vehicles. While being previously remedied for recall 16V-651, the affected vehicles may not have received the complete software update necessary to remedy the recall condition. Without the update, certain driving conditions may cause the air bag sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) software to activate a diagnostic test. During this test, deployment of the frontal air bags and the seat belt pretensioners would not occur in the event of a crash.
Consequence: A failure of the front air bags or seat belt pretensioners to deploy in the event of a crash necessitating deployment increases the risk of injury to the driver and front passenger.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will reflash the SDM software. Vehicles that have had a previous air bag deployment will have the SDM replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on August 4, 2017. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 17287.
Sep 8, 2016
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD, 3500 HD, Tahoe, Suburban, GMC Sierra 2500 HD and 3500 HD, GMC Yukon, GMC Yukon XL, Cadillac Escalade and Cadillac Escalade ESV vehicles and 2014-2017 Chevrolet Corvette, Silverado 1500, Trax, Caprice Police Pursuit Vehicle, GMC Sierra 1500, Buick Encore, and 2014-2016 Buick Lacrosse, Chevrolet Spark EV and SS vehicles. In the affected vehicles, certain driving conditions may cause the air bag sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) software to activate a diagnostic test. During this test, deployment of the frontal air bags and the seat belt pretensioners would not occur in the event of a crash.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: A failure of the front air bags or seat belt pretensioners to deploy in the event of a crash necessitating deployment increases the risk of injury to the driver and front passenger.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will reflash the SDM software. Vehicles that have had a previous air bag deployment will have the SDM replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on October 13, 2016. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 16007.
Additional source detail variants (3)
Seat Belts:pretensioner
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD, 3500 HD, Tahoe, Suburban, GMC Sierra 2500 HD and 3500 HD, GMC Yukon, GMC Yukon XL, Cadillac Escalade and Cadillac Escalade ESV vehicles and 2014-2017 Chevrolet Corvette, Silverado 1500, Trax, Caprice Police Pursuit Vehicle, GMC Sierra 1500, Buick Encore, and 2014-2016 Buick Lacrosse, Chevrolet Spark EV and SS vehicles. In the affected vehicles, certain driving conditions may cause the air bag sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) software to activate a diagnostic test. During this test, deployment of the frontal air bags and the seat belt pretensioners would not occur in the event of a crash.
Consequence: A failure of the front air bags or seat belt pretensioners to deploy in the event of a crash necessitating deployment increases the risk of injury to the driver and front passenger.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will reflash the SDM software. Vehicles that have had a previous air bag deployment will have the SDM replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on October 13, 2016. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 16007.
Air Bags:frontal:sensor/control MODULE-INACTIVE
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD, 3500 HD, Tahoe, Suburban, GMC Sierra 2500 HD and 3500 HD, GMC Yukon, GMC Yukon XL, Cadillac Escalade and Cadillac Escalade ESV vehicles and 2014-2017 Chevrolet Corvette, Silverado 1500, Trax, Caprice Police Pursuit Vehicle, GMC Sierra 1500, Buick Encore, and 2014-2016 Buick Lacrosse, Chevrolet Spark EV and SS vehicles. In the affected vehicles, certain driving conditions may cause the air bag sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) software to activate a diagnostic test. During this test, deployment of the frontal air bags and the seat belt pretensioners would not occur in the event of a crash.
Consequence: A failure of the front air bags or seat belt pretensioners to deploy in the event of a crash necessitating deployment increases the risk of injury to the driver and front passenger.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will reflash the SDM software. Vehicles that have had a previous air bag deployment will have the SDM replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on October 13, 2016. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 16007.
Air Bags:frontal
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD, 3500 HD, Tahoe, Suburban, GMC Sierra 2500 HD and 3500 HD, GMC Yukon, GMC Yukon XL, Cadillac Escalade and Cadillac Escalade ESV vehicles and 2014-2017 Chevrolet Corvette, Silverado 1500, Trax, Caprice Police Pursuit Vehicle, GMC Sierra 1500, Buick Encore, and 2014-2016 Buick Lacrosse, Chevrolet Spark EV and SS vehicles. In the affected vehicles, certain driving conditions may cause the air bag sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) software to activate a diagnostic test. During this test, deployment of the frontal air bags and the seat belt pretensioners would not occur in the event of a crash.
Consequence: A failure of the front air bags or seat belt pretensioners to deploy in the event of a crash necessitating deployment increases the risk of injury to the driver and front passenger.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will reflash the SDM software. Vehicles that have had a previous air bag deployment will have the SDM replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on October 13, 2016. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 16007.
Feb 5, 2016
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 2500, and 3500 heavy duty trucks manufactured October 1, 2013, to February 1, 2016, 2015-2016 Chevrolet Tahoe Police Pursuit Vehicles (PPV) manufactured March 1, 2014, to February 1, 2016, and 2015-2016 GMC Sierra 2500 and 3500 heavy duty trucks manufactured October 29, 2013, to February 1, 2016. On the affected vehicles, the brake pedal pivot nut may loosen, causing the brake pedal to be loose or inoperative.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If the brake pedal becomes loose or inoperative, the driver may be unable to stop the vehicle by using the brake pedal. Additionally, a loose pedal may also interfere with the accelerator pedal. Either condition may increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will add adhesive to the brake pedal pivot nut and reinstall with an increased torque, free of charge. The recall began on March 14, 2016. 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 20760.
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