Component
STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Manufacturer
General Motors LLC
What Happened
The electric power steering system in your vehicle helps make steering easier at low speeds. However, in certain 2006-2007 Chevrolet and Pontiac models, this system could suddenly fail while you're driving.
Risk if Unfixed
If your power steering fails, you'll need to work harder to turn the wheel at low speeds. This could make it harder to steer, increasing the risk of a crash, especially in tight spaces or when parking.
Free Fix
Your dealer will replace the faulty torque sensor assembly free of charge, so you should schedule the repair as soon as you get the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2006-2007 Chevrolet Malibu and Malibu Maxx vehicles manufactured April 1, 2006, to June 30, 2006, and 2006-2007 Pontiac G6 vehicles manufactured April 18, 2006, to June 30, 2006. In the affected vehicles, there may be a sudden loss of electric power steering (EPS) assist that could occur at any time while driving.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If power steering assist is lost, greater driver effort would be required to steer the vehicle at low speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the torque sensor assembly, free of charge. The recall began February 24, 2015. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Pontiac customer service at 1-800-762-2737. GM's number for this recall is 14772. Note: This is an expansion of recall 14V-153 to cover additional vehicles built between April 1, 2006 and June 30, 2006.
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