Recall 18V-586
General Motors LLC recalled the 2015 Cadillac Escalade and 5 other models: Steering (electric power assist system).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 18V-586
- Reported
- September 7, 2018
- Vehicles affected
- 1,015,918 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Tahoe and Suburban, GMC Sierra 1500 and Yukon, and Cadillac Escalade vehicles. Electric power steering (EPS) assist may be lost momentarily, followed by a sudden return of EPS assist.
The risk
If EPS assist is lost and then suddenly returns, the driver may have difficulty steering the vehicle, especially at low speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
GM will notify owners, and dealers will update the EPS module software, free of charge. The recall began October 12, 2018. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-[removed], Chevrolet customer service at 1-[removed] and GMC customer service at 1-[removed]. GM's number for this recall is 18289.
Notes from the manufacturer
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-[removed] (TTY 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]
Affected vehicles
- Cadillac Escalade 2015
- Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2015
- Chevrolet Suburban 2015
- Chevrolet Tahoe 2015
- GMC Sierra 1500 2015
- GMC Yukon 2015