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NHTSA Recall 17V265000: Electric power assist system (steering)

General Motors LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 823 vehicles. It affects 2014–2016 Chevrolet Caprice Police Pursuit.

823
vehicles potentially affected
1
model affected
2017
owners notified (May 15)
NHTSA campaign17V265000
Manufacturer campaign17167
ComponentSTEERING › ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Report receivedApril 20, 2017
Owner notificationMay 15, 2017
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Chevrolet Caprice Police Pursuit vehicles (PPV), previously remedied under recall 16V-160. The connector between the electric power steering module and the torque sensor may fail, possibly resulting in a loss of electric power steering assist.

Safety risk

A greater steering effort would be needed to control the vehicle if power steering assist is lost, especially at lower speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the steering gear assembly, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began May 15, 2017. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020.

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 17V265000

Make and modelModel years
Chevrolet Caprice Police Pursuit2014, 2015, 2016

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.