Certain examples of the Chevrolet SS and Chevrolet Caprice Police Pursuit Vehicle (PPV) have been recalled in the United States due to a potential problem with the vehicles’ power steering system.
The defect: the 2015-2016 model year Chevrolet SS and Chevrolet Caprice PPV have a connector between the electric power steering module and the torque sensor that can wear prematurely. If the connector becomes too worn, the vehicle may experience a loss of electric power steering assist.
The hazards: the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says “a greater steering effort would be needed to control the vehicle if power steering is lost, increasing the risk of a crash.” The NHTSA filing did not say if there have been any accidents or injuries related to this problem.
The fix: dealers will be instructed to inspect and replace the steering gear assembly in affected vehicles. These repairs will be done at no cost to the owner.
Affected components: electric power steering module connector.
Affected vehicles:
- 2015 Chevrolet SS
- 2016 Chevrolet SS
- 2015 Chevrolet Caprice PPV
- 2016 Chevrolet Caprice PPV
Number of affected vehicles: 1,826
Owners should: GM will notify owners of affected vehicles and instruct them to make an appointment with their dealer. The recall is expected to begin on June 22nd, 2020. If owners are unsure whether or not their vehicle is affected by this recall, they can visit my.gm.com/recalls and type in their VIN to see any open recalls or other actions that may be active on it.
Contacts:
NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V254000
GM recall number: N192285350
Chevrolet Customer Service: 1-800-222-1020
NHTSA Toll Free: 1-888-327-4236
NHTSA (TTY): 1-800-424-9153
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Comments
This has been a problem for years and documented on SS forums happening many times. Good to see it finally get classified as a recall.
A local dealer has a used SS but it has Holden badges. Were these sold in the states or some kind of special order or was the car bought in Australia and shipped to the US?
most likely it was manufactured by Holden sold as a Chevy, one of the previous owners rebadged it as a Holden.
you can buy the holden badge package from chevy accessories you get the grill and badging. for the trunk for 250 and another 92 to install at the dealership.
The information about the recalled models you share is very good. Useful information.
I’m looking at a bid offer for comparatively low miles-km Chevrolet Caprice, ex-police, It has a substantial V-6 built by GM Holden, I am told.
My only dislike is a re-designed, floor-mounted, automatic shift to accommodate police equipment.
Is a “civilian” floor-mounted automatic shift with housing and attachments available? And if so, can the “civilian” shift be installed without major alterations to the underfloor transmission attachments? (03-JUL-2020)