2015 Chevrolet Silverado Recall: Steering (NHTSA 14V719000)
NHTSA (the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) issued a recall affecting 2015 Chevrolet Silverado vehicles manufactured by General Motors LLC. Below is the official summary, the risk involved, and the fix available at no cost.
What does the official notice say?
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015 Chevrolet Silverado, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra, and Yukon XL vehicles, equipped with electric power steering (EPS). Due to a problem with the EPS module, the affected vehicles may experience a sudden loss of power steering assist during vehicle operation.
Risk if left unaddressed
An unexpected loss of power steering increases the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer's fix (remedy)
GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the power steering assist motor kit, free of charge. The recall began on November 17, 2014. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet), or 1-800-462-8782 (GMC). GM's number for this recall is 14743.
Additional 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.
How to check if your vehicle is affected
Enter your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) in the official NHTSA lookup tool at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm whether your specific vehicle is included in this campaign (number 14V719000).
Frequently asked questions
What is NHTSA recall 14V719000?
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015 Chevrolet Silverado, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra, and Yukon XL vehicles, equipped with electric power steering (EPS). Due to a problem with the EPS module, the affected vehicles may experience a sudden loss of power steering assist during vehicle operation.
What happens if this recall isn't fixed?
An unexpected loss of power steering increases the risk of a crash.
Is the repair free, and how do I check my VIN?
GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the power steering assist motor kit, free of charge. The recall began on November 17, 2014. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet), or 1-800-462-8782 (GMC). GM's number for this recall is 14743. Enter your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm whether your specific vehicle is included in campaign 14V719000.
Source: public NHTSA data, campaign 14V719000, reported on 10/11/2014. This content is for informational purposes only, does not constitute legal advice, and was compiled from official data with editorial review prior to publication.
