How to contact GM about the steering problem?
How to contact the manufacturer: GM has not yet indicated when the recall will take place. Owners may also contact Cadillac at 800-458-8006, Chevrolet at 800-222-1020, and GMC at 800-462-8782. NHTSA campaign number: 18V586. GM’s own number for this recall is 18289.
Why is there a problem with my power steering?
The problem: This is caused by software and electrical issues. The power steering setup creates a “high-energy demand” in low-speed turns, according to NHTSA. This causes the vehicle’s overall system voltage to drop.
When did GM make changes to steering system?
Preventing this issue on more recent models, GM made changes throughout the electrical systems of the affected models after the 2015 model year, improving the performance of the steering gear and steering system grounds, and battery cables, connectors, and terminals.
Are there any problems with the GMC Sierra 1500?
Here are total complaints by model year for the GMC Sierra 1500. Overall the worst problem category is GMC Sierra 1500 lights problems. Although the 2014 GMC Sierra 1500 has the most overall complaints, we rate the 2015 model year as worse because of other possible factors such as higher repair cost or more problems at lower mileage.
How to contact the manufacturer: GM has not yet indicated when the recall will take place. Owners may also contact Cadillac at 800-458-8006, Chevrolet at 800-222-1020, and GMC at 800-462-8782. NHTSA campaign number: 18V586. GM’s own number for this recall is 18289.
What causes power steering assist to be disabled?
This causes the vehicle’s overall system voltage to drop. When system voltage drops below 8.8 volts for more than 1 second in the affected vehicles, power steering assist is disabled until voltage returns to 9 volts for at least 40 milliseconds.
Are there recalls on GM trucks and SUVs?
General Motors is recalling 1,015,918 trucks and SUVs because the power steering can stop working temporarily.
Preventing this issue on more recent models, GM made changes throughout the electrical systems of the affected models after the 2015 model year, improving the performance of the steering gear and steering system grounds, and battery cables, connectors, and terminals.
Are there any recalls on GM power steering?
Power steering may start working again after the vehicle is turned off and restarted, but may fail again later, NHTSA says. GM has already recalled over 1.7 million trucks and SUVs for power-steering issues in separate campaigns.
This causes the vehicle’s overall system voltage to drop. When system voltage drops below 8.8 volts for more than 1 second in the affected vehicles, power steering assist is disabled until voltage returns to 9 volts for at least 40 milliseconds.
What happens if you lose power steering in a car?
The electric power-steering assist may fail while the vehicle is in motion. If power steering is lost, drivers may have to steer with more effort. If this happens unexpectedly, it may lead to a crash, especially at low speeds, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.