General Motors is recalling 57,192 2015 model year Chevrolet Silverado 2500/3500 HD and GMC Sierra 2500/3500 HD vehicles after discovering that some vehicles were built with a power steering hose clamp that was not properly attached to the power steering pump or gear.
If the vehicle is driven with the clamp not attached, the hose may disconnect and cause a loss of power steering fluid. This will result in loss of power steering assist and Hydro Boost powered brakes without warning. The vehicle will revert to manual brakes and manual steering.
The official National Highway Traffic Safety Administration notice is summarized below, or it can be found here.
SUMMARY:
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 and 3500 HD vehicles manufactured October 1, 2013 to June 6, 2014, and 2015 GMC Sierra 2500 and 3500 HD vehicles manufactured September 30, 2013, to June 6, 2014. The power steering hose clamp may disconnect from the power steering pump or gear, causing a loss of power steering fluid.
CONSEQUENCE:
A loss of power steering fluid could result in a loss of power steering assist and power brake assist, increasing the risk of a crash.
REMEDY:
GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles to make sure the power steering hose clamps are properly secured, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in ealry August 2014. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet) or 1-800-462-8782 (GMC). GM’s number for this recall is 14356.
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.
