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NHTSA Recall 17V414000: Electric power assist system (steering)

General Motors LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 690,685 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Chevrolet Silverado 1500.

690,685
vehicles potentially affected
2
models affected
2017
owners notified (August 10)
NHTSA campaign17V414000
Manufacturer campaign17276
ComponentSTEERING › ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Report receivedJune 29, 2017
Owner notificationAugust 10, 2017
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles. The vehicles may have a temporary loss of electric power steering (EPS) assist, especially during low-speed turning maneuvers.

Safety risk

If EPS assist is lost and then returns, the driver might lose temporary control of the steering wheel, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

GM will notify owners, and dealers will update the EPS module software, free of charge. The recall began on August 10, 2017. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-800-432-8782. GM's number for this recall is 17276.

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 17V414000

Make and modelModel years
Chevrolet Silverado 15002014
GMC Sierra 15002014

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.