NHTSA recall 16V-054 (16V054000)
steering recall reported February 1, 2016 - about 2,988 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 16V054000
- Also written as
- 16V-054
- Manufacturer number
- 15595
- Reported
- February 1, 2016
- Vehicles affected
- ~2,988
- Component
- steering
What is being recalled
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015 Chevrolet Colorado vehicles manufactured January 6, 2015, to March 17, 2015, and 2015 GMC Canyon vehicles manufactured January 6, 2015, to March 19, 2015. A poor electrical connection within the steering gear connector may cause a loss of power steering assist.
Why it is dangerous
A loss or reduction in power steering assist may increase the risk of a crash.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering gear torque sensor cover assembly, free of charge. The recall began March 1, 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 15595.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 16V-054 when calling a dealer.
Affected 2 models
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.