Steering:Steering Control Module (21V455000)

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Publication date: 2021-06-17
Reference number: 21V455000

STEERING:STEERING CONTROL MODULE

NHTSA RECALL BULLETIN

Reference Number(s): 21V455000

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION

Model(s): 2021 CADILLAC ESCALADE

2021 CADILLAC ESCALADE ESV

2021 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN

2021 CHEVROLET TAHOE

2021 GMC YUKON

2021 GMC YUKON XL

Campaign No: 21V455000

Number of Affected Vehicles: 26847

Beginning Date of Manufacture: 1900 JAN

Ending Date of Manufacture: 1900 JAN

SYSTEM

STEERING:STEERING CONTROL MODULE

DESCRIPTION OF DEFECT

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Chevrolet Tahoe, GMC Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles. A software issue may cause a loss of power steering assist at startup or while driving.

CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT

Increased steering effort, particularly at lower speeds, increases the risk of a crash.

CORRECTIVE ACTION

The power steering module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 13, 2021. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020; Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006; or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N212333900.

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.nhtsa.gov.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration operates Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Eastern Time. For more information call (800) 424-9393 or (202) 366-0123. For the hearing impaired, call (800) 424-9153.