NHTSA Recall 15V064000: Electric power assist system (steering)
General Motors LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 69,633 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the Chevrolet Malibu.
| NHTSA campaign | 15V064000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 14772 |
| Component | STEERING › ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM |
| Report received | February 4, 2015 |
| Owner notification | February 24, 2015 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2006-2007 Chevrolet Malibu and Malibu Maxx vehicles manufactured April 1, 2006, to June 30, 2006, and 2006-2007 Pontiac G6 vehicles manufactured April 18, 2006, to June 30, 2006. In the affected vehicles, there may be a sudden loss of electric power steering (EPS) assist that could occur at any time while driving.
Safety risk
If power steering assist is lost, greater driver effort would be required to steer the vehicle at low speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the torque sensor assembly, free of charge. The recall began February 24, 2015. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Pontiac customer service at 1-800-762-2737. GM's number for this recall is 14772. Note: This is an expansion of recall 14V-153 to cover additional vehicles built between April 1, 2006 and June 30, 2006.
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 15V064000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Chevrolet Malibu | 2006, 2007 |
| Chevrolet Malibu Maxx | 2006, 2007 |
| Pontiac G6 | 2006, 2007 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.