Complaints & Recalls
Official Safety Recalls - Important!
4 RecallsThese are official manufacturer recalls ordered by NHTSA for safety defects. If you own this vehicle, contact your dealer immediately for free repairs.
General Motors Llc
Safety Issue:
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2018 GMC Canyon, 2016-2017 Buick Envision, 2016-2018 Chevrolet Colorado and Malibu, 2017-2018 GMC Acadia, 2018 Buick LaCrosse, Cadillac ATS, Chevrolet Equinox, and GMC Terrain vehicles. The high pressure fuel pump may detach from its mounting flange, possibly resulting in the pump damaging the high pressure fuel line.
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
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.
Mfg Campaign: 18188 18268
Recall Date: May 31, 2018
General Motors Llc
Safety Issue:
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2016 GMC Canyon and Chevrolet Colorado, and 2016 Chevrolet Volt vehicles. The driver's frontal air bag may improperly inflate during second-stage deployment in the event of a high speed crash.
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
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.
Mfg Campaign: 17387
Recall Date: Oct 5, 2017
General Motors Llc
Safety Issue:
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016 Chevrolet Colorado vehicles manufactured January 19, 2016, to February 2, 2016, Chevrolet Malibu vehicles manufactured January 9, 2016, to January 26, 2016, and 2016 GMC Canyon vehicles manufactured January 21, 2016, to February 4, 2016. The driver frontal air bag may improperly inflate during second-stage deployment in the event of a high speed crash.
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
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.
Mfg Campaign: 28030
Recall Date: Mar 2, 2016
General Motors Llc
Safety Issue:
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016 Chevrolet Colorado trucks manufactured August 25, 2015 to September 24, 2015, and GMC Canyon trucks manufactured August 28, 2015 to September 24, 2015. The affected vehicles have a console compartment lid latch assembly that may fail to keep the compartment door closed in the event of a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 201, "Occupant Protection in Interior Impact."
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
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.
Mfg Campaign: 16370
Recall Date: Dec 1, 2015
Consumer Complaints
843 ComplaintsGeneral Motors, Llc
Defect Description:
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Potential Consequences:
After putting the vehicle in PARK, I turn off the ignition but the key will not rotate to the correct position in order to remove the key...it is stuck. Yes available for inspection. unable to remove the key means the vehicle can not be locked. no the vehicle has not been inspected., no warning lights were activated and no signs of an upcoming problem. It started about a month ago (once) and now it is occurring every time. I have looked on Youtube and there are multiple videos of people with this problem and there thoughts on a "work around". They describe it as something to do with a pin in the ignition switch what fails to move when the vehicle is put in PARK. One guy drilled a hole in the cover so he can insert a bolt into the housing in order to "hit" that pin, no one should have to do that.
Corrective Action:
After putting the vehicle in PARK, I turn off the ignition but the key will not rotate to the correct position in order to remove the key...it is stuck. Yes available for inspection. unable to remove the key means the vehicle can not be locked. no the vehicle has not been inspected., no warning lights were activated and no signs of an upcoming problem. It started about a month ago (once) and now it is occurring every time. I have looked on Youtube and there are multiple videos of people with this problem and there thoughts on a "work around". They describe it as something to do with a pin in the ignition switch what fails to move when the vehicle is put in PARK. One guy drilled a hole in the cover so he can insert a bolt into the housing in order to "hit" that pin, no one should have to do that.
Additional Notes:
After putting the vehicle in PARK, I turn off the ignition but the key will not rotate to the correct position in order to remove the key...it is stuck. Yes available for inspection. unable to remove the key means the vehicle can not be locked. no the vehicle has not been inspected., no warning lights were activated and no signs of an upcoming problem. It started about a month ago (once) and now it is occurring every time. I have looked on Youtube and there are multiple videos of people with this problem and there thoughts on a "work around". They describe it as something to do with a pin in the ignition switch what fails to move when the vehicle is put in PARK. One guy drilled a hole in the cover so he can insert a bolt into the housing in order to "hit" that pin, no one should have to do that.
Mfg Campaign: 11452176
Recall Date: Feb 16, 2022
General Motors, Llc
Defect Description:
STEERING
Potential Consequences:
The power steering stops working. Making it hard to steer. From my research Chevrolet recalled the 2015 models for the same problem. Also some forum and blogs are complaining about the same problem I'm having with my truck. Mine just goes out without any indication. I have ask the dealer about it. and they said they couldn't do anything about it. I called Chevrolet but no help. My truck was manufactured on 3/17/16. This has happened 5 or 6 times but the form will only let me enter one date which I used the last time it happened.
Corrective Action:
The power steering stops working. Making it hard to steer. From my research Chevrolet recalled the 2015 models for the same problem. Also some forum and blogs are complaining about the same problem I'm having with my truck. Mine just goes out without any indication. I have ask the dealer about it. and they said they couldn't do anything about it. I called Chevrolet but no help. My truck was manufactured on 3/17/16. This has happened 5 or 6 times but the form will only let me enter one date which I used the last time it happened.
Additional Notes:
The power steering stops working. Making it hard to steer. From my research Chevrolet recalled the 2015 models for the same problem. Also some forum and blogs are complaining about the same problem I'm having with my truck. Mine just goes out without any indication. I have ask the dealer about it. and they said they couldn't do anything about it. I called Chevrolet but no help. My truck was manufactured on 3/17/16. This has happened 5 or 6 times but the form will only let me enter one date which I used the last time it happened.
Mfg Campaign: 11450162
Recall Date: Feb 3, 2022
General Motors, Llc
Defect Description:
STEERING
Potential Consequences:
I was at 60mph on the freeway my powersteering went out . Dash light come on it said power steering fail . I was able to get to the side of the road . I turn off the motor and turn it back on it reseat .It keep going out the dealership said there not a recall on this.
Corrective Action:
I was at 60mph on the freeway my powersteering went out . Dash light come on it said power steering fail . I was able to get to the side of the road . I turn off the motor and turn it back on it reseat .It keep going out the dealership said there not a recall on this.
Additional Notes:
I was at 60mph on the freeway my powersteering went out . Dash light come on it said power steering fail . I was able to get to the side of the road . I turn off the motor and turn it back on it reseat .It keep going out the dealership said there not a recall on this.
Mfg Campaign: 11449090
Recall Date: Jan 27, 2022
General Motors, Llc
Defect Description:
STEERING
Potential Consequences:
1 – Power steering and StabiliTrak assist drive with care warning comes on while driving and power steering gets hard to control. oThe vehicle will be available for inspection upon request, I’ll have a video of the problem because it happens sporadically. 2 – Safety while driving for me, passengers, and other drivers around me: oThe first time it happened was on January 5th, 2022 after pulling out of work during rush hour. -It was hard to maneuver while driving, and it is complicated to do a sharp turn. I had to lower my speed and turn on the caution lights. oThe second time it happened was running an errand close to home after I try scheduling a service where I bought the vehicle (Carmax) but was told that that will require to be taken to the dealership. -That time I did my research and noticed that this is a recurring problem that several owners have had and that GMC also had a recall for similar reasons. oThe third time it happened was today, January 17th, 2022 while driving on the highway and that is a scary feeling. 3 – Problem: Below are a few links with people having similar problems along with Recall reports: Power Steering Failure https://www.coloradofans.com/threads/power-steering-failure.241338/ Chevy Colorado, GMC Canyon recalled for power steering failure https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/news/chevy-colorado-gmc-canyon-recall-power-steering/ 4 – The component in my truck has not been inspected yet. 5 – The Power steering and StabiliTrak warning turn on in the dashboard at the same time the power staring stiffens, no warning ahead of time.
Corrective Action:
1 – Power steering and StabiliTrak assist drive with care warning comes on while driving and power steering gets hard to control. oThe vehicle will be available for inspection upon request, I’ll have a video of the problem because it happens sporadically. 2 – Safety while driving for me, passengers, and other drivers around me: oThe first time it happened was on January 5th, 2022 after pulling out of work during rush hour. -It was hard to maneuver while driving, and it is complicated to do a sharp turn. I had to lower my speed and turn on the caution lights. oThe second time it happened was running an errand close to home after I try scheduling a service where I bought the vehicle (Carmax) but was told that that will require to be taken to the dealership. -That time I did my research and noticed that this is a recurring problem that several owners have had and that GMC also had a recall for similar reasons. oThe third time it happened was today, January 17th, 2022 while driving on the highway and that is a scary feeling. 3 – Problem: Below are a few links with people having similar problems along with Recall reports: Power Steering Failure https://www.coloradofans.com/threads/power-steering-failure.241338/ Chevy Colorado, GMC Canyon recalled for power steering failure https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/news/chevy-colorado-gmc-canyon-recall-power-steering/ 4 – The component in my truck has not been inspected yet. 5 – The Power steering and StabiliTrak warning turn on in the dashboard at the same time the power staring stiffens, no warning ahead of time.
Additional Notes:
1 – Power steering and StabiliTrak assist drive with care warning comes on while driving and power steering gets hard to control. oThe vehicle will be available for inspection upon request, I’ll have a video of the problem because it happens sporadically. 2 – Safety while driving for me, passengers, and other drivers around me: oThe first time it happened was on January 5th, 2022 after pulling out of work during rush hour. -It was hard to maneuver while driving, and it is complicated to do a sharp turn. I had to lower my speed and turn on the caution lights. oThe second time it happened was running an errand close to home after I try scheduling a service where I bought the vehicle (Carmax) but was told that that will require to be taken to the dealership. -That time I did my research and noticed that this is a recurring problem that several owners have had and that GMC also had a recall for similar reasons. oThe third time it happened was today, January 17th, 2022 while driving on the highway and that is a scary feeling. 3 – Problem: Below are a few links with people having similar problems along with Recall reports: Power Steering Failure https://www.coloradofans.com/threads/power-steering-failure.241338/ Chevy Colorado, GMC Canyon recalled for power steering failure https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/news/chevy-colorado-gmc-canyon-recall-power-steering/ 4 – The component in my truck has not been inspected yet. 5 – The Power steering and StabiliTrak warning turn on in the dashboard at the same time the power staring stiffens, no warning ahead of time.
Mfg Campaign: 11447770
Recall Date: Jan 17, 2022
General Motors, Llc
Defect Description:
STEERING
Potential Consequences:
The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Colorado. The contact stated while driving approximately 60 MPH, the steering wheel became difficult to turn. The contact pulled over and restarted the vehicle and restored steering functionality. The contact stated that the power steering warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where it was diagnosed with needing the steering gear torque sensor replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 52,000. The VIN was not available.
Corrective Action:
The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Colorado. The contact stated while driving approximately 60 MPH, the steering wheel became difficult to turn. The contact pulled over and restarted the vehicle and restored steering functionality. The contact stated that the power steering warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where it was diagnosed with needing the steering gear torque sensor replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 52,000. The VIN was not available.
Additional Notes:
The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Colorado. The contact stated while driving approximately 60 MPH, the steering wheel became difficult to turn. The contact pulled over and restarted the vehicle and restored steering functionality. The contact stated that the power steering warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where it was diagnosed with needing the steering gear torque sensor replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 52,000. The VIN was not available.
Mfg Campaign: 11447032
Recall Date: Jan 11, 2022
General Motors, Llc
Defect Description:
STEERING
Potential Consequences:
My power steering goes out intermittently. I get a power steering drive with care and stabilitrak service on my dash. It’ll go back to normal when I shut off the truck and restart. But sometimes the service error doesn’t go away. Also, while power steering is out service rear camera comes in intermittently too.
Corrective Action:
My power steering goes out intermittently. I get a power steering drive with care and stabilitrak service on my dash. It’ll go back to normal when I shut off the truck and restart. But sometimes the service error doesn’t go away. Also, while power steering is out service rear camera comes in intermittently too.
Additional Notes:
My power steering goes out intermittently. I get a power steering drive with care and stabilitrak service on my dash. It’ll go back to normal when I shut off the truck and restart. But sometimes the service error doesn’t go away. Also, while power steering is out service rear camera comes in intermittently too.
Mfg Campaign: 11445607
Recall Date: Dec 30, 2021
General Motors, Llc
Defect Description:
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Potential Consequences:
My power steering goes out intermittently. I get a power steering drive with care and stabilitrak service on my dash. It’ll go back to normal when I shut off the truck and restart. But sometimes the service error doesn’t go away. Also, while power steering is out service rear camera comes in intermittently too.
Corrective Action:
My power steering goes out intermittently. I get a power steering drive with care and stabilitrak service on my dash. It’ll go back to normal when I shut off the truck and restart. But sometimes the service error doesn’t go away. Also, while power steering is out service rear camera comes in intermittently too.
Additional Notes:
My power steering goes out intermittently. I get a power steering drive with care and stabilitrak service on my dash. It’ll go back to normal when I shut off the truck and restart. But sometimes the service error doesn’t go away. Also, while power steering is out service rear camera comes in intermittently too.
Mfg Campaign: 11445607
Recall Date: Dec 30, 2021
General Motors, Llc
Defect Description:
STEERING
Potential Consequences:
The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Colorado. The contact stated that while his wife was driving approximately 60 MPH, the steering wheel was difficult to turn. The power steering warning light was illuminated. The contact called the local dealer however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted but no further assistance was provided. The contact stated that the failure was related to NHTSA Campaign number 21V213000 (Steering). The approximate failure mileage was 110,000.
Corrective Action:
The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Colorado. The contact stated that while his wife was driving approximately 60 MPH, the steering wheel was difficult to turn. The power steering warning light was illuminated. The contact called the local dealer however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted but no further assistance was provided. The contact stated that the failure was related to NHTSA Campaign number 21V213000 (Steering). The approximate failure mileage was 110,000.
Additional Notes:
The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Colorado. The contact stated that while his wife was driving approximately 60 MPH, the steering wheel was difficult to turn. The power steering warning light was illuminated. The contact called the local dealer however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted but no further assistance was provided. The contact stated that the failure was related to NHTSA Campaign number 21V213000 (Steering). The approximate failure mileage was 110,000.
Mfg Campaign: 11444457
Recall Date: Dec 20, 2021
General Motors, Llc
Defect Description:
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Consequences:
Key gets locked in the ignition after you put it in park and try shut off the vehicle. Vehicle won’t turn off. It takes 10 to 20 minutes before it will release the key. I believe this is a safety issue and have seen a good amount of people online that have the same issue and the manufacture refusing to address or fix the problem.
Corrective Action:
Key gets locked in the ignition after you put it in park and try shut off the vehicle. Vehicle won’t turn off. It takes 10 to 20 minutes before it will release the key. I believe this is a safety issue and have seen a good amount of people online that have the same issue and the manufacture refusing to address or fix the problem.
Additional Notes:
Key gets locked in the ignition after you put it in park and try shut off the vehicle. Vehicle won’t turn off. It takes 10 to 20 minutes before it will release the key. I believe this is a safety issue and have seen a good amount of people online that have the same issue and the manufacture refusing to address or fix the problem.
Mfg Campaign: 11443542
Recall Date: Dec 12, 2021
General Motors, Llc
Defect Description:
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Potential Consequences:
Key gets locked in the ignition after you put it in park and try shut off the vehicle. Vehicle won’t turn off. It takes 10 to 20 minutes before it will release the key. I believe this is a safety issue and have seen a good amount of people online that have the same issue and the manufacture refusing to address or fix the problem.
Corrective Action:
Key gets locked in the ignition after you put it in park and try shut off the vehicle. Vehicle won’t turn off. It takes 10 to 20 minutes before it will release the key. I believe this is a safety issue and have seen a good amount of people online that have the same issue and the manufacture refusing to address or fix the problem.
Additional Notes:
Key gets locked in the ignition after you put it in park and try shut off the vehicle. Vehicle won’t turn off. It takes 10 to 20 minutes before it will release the key. I believe this is a safety issue and have seen a good amount of people online that have the same issue and the manufacture refusing to address or fix the problem.
Mfg Campaign: 11443542
Recall Date: Dec 12, 2021
General Motors, Llc
Defect Description:
STEERING
Potential Consequences:
While driving the DIC displays "service stabilitrak" and "power steering, drive with care" messages accompanied by a loss of power steering. This has happened anywhere between a standstill at a traffic light and highway speeds. This makes it incredibly difficult to steer at low speeds. Turning the vehicle off and on again usually resets the error but it does eventually return. The problem has not been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer yet.
Corrective Action:
While driving the DIC displays "service stabilitrak" and "power steering, drive with care" messages accompanied by a loss of power steering. This has happened anywhere between a standstill at a traffic light and highway speeds. This makes it incredibly difficult to steer at low speeds. Turning the vehicle off and on again usually resets the error but it does eventually return. The problem has not been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer yet.
Additional Notes:
While driving the DIC displays "service stabilitrak" and "power steering, drive with care" messages accompanied by a loss of power steering. This has happened anywhere between a standstill at a traffic light and highway speeds. This makes it incredibly difficult to steer at low speeds. Turning the vehicle off and on again usually resets the error but it does eventually return. The problem has not been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer yet.
Mfg Campaign: 11443193
Recall Date: Dec 9, 2021
General Motors, Llc
Defect Description:
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Consequences:
Wire chaffing by the AC suction line and by the serpentine belt near fan clutch, almost got me killed. WE NEED A RECALL ON THIS ASAP, this is a common problem being overlooked by GM.
Corrective Action:
Wire chaffing by the AC suction line and by the serpentine belt near fan clutch, almost got me killed. WE NEED A RECALL ON THIS ASAP, this is a common problem being overlooked by GM.
Additional Notes:
Wire chaffing by the AC suction line and by the serpentine belt near fan clutch, almost got me killed. WE NEED A RECALL ON THIS ASAP, this is a common problem being overlooked by GM.
Mfg Campaign: 11443028
Recall Date: Dec 8, 2021
General Motors, Llc
Defect Description:
ENGINE
Potential Consequences:
my truck has a issue when you are going down a hill it shifts into a lower gear. This is an automatic transmission. This can cause my truck to slide and spin in bad weather. I have seen people comment about this issue on some Colorado forums. It has done this many times and at times I have pulled over and placed it in park
Corrective Action:
my truck has a issue when you are going down a hill it shifts into a lower gear. This is an automatic transmission. This can cause my truck to slide and spin in bad weather. I have seen people comment about this issue on some Colorado forums. It has done this many times and at times I have pulled over and placed it in park
Additional Notes:
my truck has a issue when you are going down a hill it shifts into a lower gear. This is an automatic transmission. This can cause my truck to slide and spin in bad weather. I have seen people comment about this issue on some Colorado forums. It has done this many times and at times I have pulled over and placed it in park
Mfg Campaign: 11443159
Recall Date: Dec 8, 2021
General Motors, Llc
Defect Description:
POWER TRAIN
Potential Consequences:
my truck has a issue when you are going down a hill it shifts into a lower gear. This is an automatic transmission. This can cause my truck to slide and spin in bad weather. I have seen people comment about this issue on some Colorado forums. It has done this many times and at times I have pulled over and placed it in park
Corrective Action:
my truck has a issue when you are going down a hill it shifts into a lower gear. This is an automatic transmission. This can cause my truck to slide and spin in bad weather. I have seen people comment about this issue on some Colorado forums. It has done this many times and at times I have pulled over and placed it in park
Additional Notes:
my truck has a issue when you are going down a hill it shifts into a lower gear. This is an automatic transmission. This can cause my truck to slide and spin in bad weather. I have seen people comment about this issue on some Colorado forums. It has done this many times and at times I have pulled over and placed it in park
Mfg Campaign: 11443159
Recall Date: Dec 8, 2021
General Motors, Llc
Defect Description:
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Potential Consequences:
my truck has a issue when you are going down a hill it shifts into a lower gear. This is an automatic transmission. This can cause my truck to slide and spin in bad weather. I have seen people comment about this issue on some Colorado forums. It has done this many times and at times I have pulled over and placed it in park
Corrective Action:
my truck has a issue when you are going down a hill it shifts into a lower gear. This is an automatic transmission. This can cause my truck to slide and spin in bad weather. I have seen people comment about this issue on some Colorado forums. It has done this many times and at times I have pulled over and placed it in park
Additional Notes:
my truck has a issue when you are going down a hill it shifts into a lower gear. This is an automatic transmission. This can cause my truck to slide and spin in bad weather. I have seen people comment about this issue on some Colorado forums. It has done this many times and at times I have pulled over and placed it in park
Mfg Campaign: 11443159
Recall Date: Dec 8, 2021
General Motors, Llc
Defect Description:
STEERING
Potential Consequences:
My mother (65 year old) was driving her 2016 Chevy Colorado alone on the freeway at about 50 mph in traffic. Upon changing lanes her power steering went out and it was very difficult for her to steer the vehicle. She says a warning message came up about the power steering but she cleared it quick and doesn't remember exactly what it said. The Stabilitrak symbol was illuminated the entire time as well on her dash. She was only about 10 minutes from home and drove home that way, slowly in the slow lane and then on the streets, struggling with the steering the entire time. Unable to pull it in the driveway she left it parked on the street and came in and told me what happened. Upon restarting the car and test driving it there were no more warnings and the power steering was working as normal. We took it to the dealership to have it checked out as I was very concerned seeing the recall of 2015 Colorado's for power steering issues and numerous reports online about the 2016 having similar issues. The GM dealership ran their tests and performed a multipoint vehicle inspection but found nothing and were unable to reproduce the issue. My mother does not want to drive the vehicle on the freeway anymore after her experience and is aware to pull over safely on the street if it happens again and shutdown and restart the vehicle to reset the power steering. I am very concerned this issue will arise again seeing the reports online.
Corrective Action:
My mother (65 year old) was driving her 2016 Chevy Colorado alone on the freeway at about 50 mph in traffic. Upon changing lanes her power steering went out and it was very difficult for her to steer the vehicle. She says a warning message came up about the power steering but she cleared it quick and doesn't remember exactly what it said. The Stabilitrak symbol was illuminated the entire time as well on her dash. She was only about 10 minutes from home and drove home that way, slowly in the slow lane and then on the streets, struggling with the steering the entire time. Unable to pull it in the driveway she left it parked on the street and came in and told me what happened. Upon restarting the car and test driving it there were no more warnings and the power steering was working as normal. We took it to the dealership to have it checked out as I was very concerned seeing the recall of 2015 Colorado's for power steering issues and numerous reports online about the 2016 having similar issues. The GM dealership ran their tests and performed a multipoint vehicle inspection but found nothing and were unable to reproduce the issue. My mother does not want to drive the vehicle on the freeway anymore after her experience and is aware to pull over safely on the street if it happens again and shutdown and restart the vehicle to reset the power steering. I am very concerned this issue will arise again seeing the reports online.
Additional Notes:
My mother (65 year old) was driving her 2016 Chevy Colorado alone on the freeway at about 50 mph in traffic. Upon changing lanes her power steering went out and it was very difficult for her to steer the vehicle. She says a warning message came up about the power steering but she cleared it quick and doesn't remember exactly what it said. The Stabilitrak symbol was illuminated the entire time as well on her dash. She was only about 10 minutes from home and drove home that way, slowly in the slow lane and then on the streets, struggling with the steering the entire time. Unable to pull it in the driveway she left it parked on the street and came in and told me what happened. Upon restarting the car and test driving it there were no more warnings and the power steering was working as normal. We took it to the dealership to have it checked out as I was very concerned seeing the recall of 2015 Colorado's for power steering issues and numerous reports online about the 2016 having similar issues. The GM dealership ran their tests and performed a multipoint vehicle inspection but found nothing and were unable to reproduce the issue. My mother does not want to drive the vehicle on the freeway anymore after her experience and is aware to pull over safely on the street if it happens again and shutdown and restart the vehicle to reset the power steering. I am very concerned this issue will arise again seeing the reports online.
Mfg Campaign: 11443171
Recall Date: Dec 8, 2021
General Motors, Llc
Defect Description:
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Consequences:
Sudden loss of power steering while driving. Difficult to control vehicle. Has happened about 10 times in the last two weeks. Also occurs during cold start, less frequent. Restarting returns to normal operation until it fails again. Dash message indicates stabilitrack and power steering disabled. Appears to be same problem as 2015 model recall
Corrective Action:
Sudden loss of power steering while driving. Difficult to control vehicle. Has happened about 10 times in the last two weeks. Also occurs during cold start, less frequent. Restarting returns to normal operation until it fails again. Dash message indicates stabilitrack and power steering disabled. Appears to be same problem as 2015 model recall
Additional Notes:
Sudden loss of power steering while driving. Difficult to control vehicle. Has happened about 10 times in the last two weeks. Also occurs during cold start, less frequent. Restarting returns to normal operation until it fails again. Dash message indicates stabilitrack and power steering disabled. Appears to be same problem as 2015 model recall
Mfg Campaign: 11442721
Recall Date: Dec 5, 2021
General Motors, Llc
Defect Description:
STEERING
Potential Consequences:
Sudden loss of power steering while driving. Difficult to control vehicle. Has happened about 10 times in the last two weeks. Also occurs during cold start, less frequent. Restarting returns to normal operation until it fails again. Dash message indicates stabilitrack and power steering disabled. Appears to be same problem as 2015 model recall
Corrective Action:
Sudden loss of power steering while driving. Difficult to control vehicle. Has happened about 10 times in the last two weeks. Also occurs during cold start, less frequent. Restarting returns to normal operation until it fails again. Dash message indicates stabilitrack and power steering disabled. Appears to be same problem as 2015 model recall
Additional Notes:
Sudden loss of power steering while driving. Difficult to control vehicle. Has happened about 10 times in the last two weeks. Also occurs during cold start, less frequent. Restarting returns to normal operation until it fails again. Dash message indicates stabilitrack and power steering disabled. Appears to be same problem as 2015 model recall
Mfg Campaign: 11442721
Recall Date: Dec 5, 2021
General Motors, Llc
Defect Description:
STEERING
Potential Consequences:
While driving vehicle the power steering unexpectedly goes out. A message appears in the dash that states "Service: Power steering drive with care" and "Service: Stabilitrak". After turning the vehicle off and on again, the power steering restores allowing for driving shortly before malfunctioning again. Took vehicle to dealership who was unable to replicate the problem and blamed a faulty battery which they replaced. After the dealership having the vehicle for over a week, the problem occurred again the day after picking up the truck. There is no warning before the power steering goes out and it can happen while driving the vehicle posing a major safety risk.
Corrective Action:
While driving vehicle the power steering unexpectedly goes out. A message appears in the dash that states "Service: Power steering drive with care" and "Service: Stabilitrak". After turning the vehicle off and on again, the power steering restores allowing for driving shortly before malfunctioning again. Took vehicle to dealership who was unable to replicate the problem and blamed a faulty battery which they replaced. After the dealership having the vehicle for over a week, the problem occurred again the day after picking up the truck. There is no warning before the power steering goes out and it can happen while driving the vehicle posing a major safety risk.
Additional Notes:
While driving vehicle the power steering unexpectedly goes out. A message appears in the dash that states "Service: Power steering drive with care" and "Service: Stabilitrak". After turning the vehicle off and on again, the power steering restores allowing for driving shortly before malfunctioning again. Took vehicle to dealership who was unable to replicate the problem and blamed a faulty battery which they replaced. After the dealership having the vehicle for over a week, the problem occurred again the day after picking up the truck. There is no warning before the power steering goes out and it can happen while driving the vehicle posing a major safety risk.
Mfg Campaign: 11442408
Recall Date: Dec 2, 2021
General Motors, Llc
Defect Description:
STEERING
Potential Consequences:
The Power Steering is going out while Driving has happen 4 times now in 4 Days..The truck has 90,000 miles....The Radio started acting up at 50,000 miles.. The Radio will start changing flashing lights changing Modes not safe while driving at night...
Corrective Action:
The Power Steering is going out while Driving has happen 4 times now in 4 Days..The truck has 90,000 miles....The Radio started acting up at 50,000 miles.. The Radio will start changing flashing lights changing Modes not safe while driving at night...
Additional Notes:
The Power Steering is going out while Driving has happen 4 times now in 4 Days..The truck has 90,000 miles....The Radio started acting up at 50,000 miles.. The Radio will start changing flashing lights changing Modes not safe while driving at night...
Mfg Campaign: 11442461
Recall Date: Dec 2, 2021
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