Warren, MI – April 30, 2021 – General Motors (NYSE:GM) has recalled 60,678 pickup trucks that may lose power steering on “startup or while driving,” increasing the risk of a crash. The recall includes:
- 2015 Chevrolet Colorado pickups
- 2015 GMC Canyon pickups
The component in question is the “electric power steering rack,” with multiple part numbers, including 23228020 and 23228019.
Recall summary
Power steering is a feature that makes it easier to turn or maneuver the vehicle.
The recall is an expansion of a previous recall conducted in 2016. It stems from an issue with the trucks’ power steering gears, which translate the turning of the steering wheel into the turning of the tires.
Because of certain electrical connections being corroded or damaged within the gears, the gears may lose power and shut off the power steering.
Warning signs
If the power steering is deactivated, the driver will hear chimes and see the malfunction indicator light (MIL) come on.
Risks
With a heavy car like a pickup truck, losing power steering can make it difficult to maneuver the car, especially at lower speeds. This augments the risk of an accident.
Read more about what to do if you lose power steering in this article about a similar Mercedes-Benz GLC recall.
The repair
Dealers will replace the faulty part with an improved model, free of charge. Drivers who repaired this issue on their own dime before May 10 are eligible for reimbursement. GM also said “courtesy transportation is available for customers whose vehicles are involved in this recall and are within the warranty coverage period for the warranty which is associated with this recall.”
Is your vehicle part of this recall?
Over 60,000 vehicles are included in this General Motors recall. Want to do a GM recall check? Use MotorSafety’s free vehicle lookup tool to check for open Chevrolet recalls and GMC recalls.
