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NHTSA Recall 20V515000: Electric power assist system (steering)

General Motors LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 95 vehicles. It affects 2014–2016 Chevrolet Caprice Police Pursuit.

95
vehicles potentially affected
1
model affected
2020
owners notified (September 23)
NHTSA campaign20V515000
Manufacturer campaignN202306620
ComponentSTEERING › ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Report receivedAugust 27, 2020
Owner notificationSeptember 23, 2020
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Chevrolet Caprice Police Pursuit vehicles (PPV), that did not get a replacement steering gear under recalls 17V-265 or 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 any that are not of the approved part numbers, free of charge. The recall began September 23, 2020. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N202306620.

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 20V515000

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.