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NHTSARecalled May 14, 2014 · #14V246000

Tie Rod Separation/Loss of Steering

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect, Do not drive

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Description

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014 Chevrolet Silverado vehicles manufactured May 23, 2013, through March 25, 2014, 2014 GMC Sierra vehicles manufactured May 25, 2013, through March 31, 2014, and 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe vehicles manufactured January 29, 2014, through March 27, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the tie rod threaded attachment may not be properly tightened to the steering gear rack. An improperly tightened tie rod attachment may allow the tie rod to separate from the steering rack, resulting in a loss of steering, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

Product details

Product
  • Tie Rod Separation/Loss of Steering
  • 2014 Chevrolet Silverado
  • 2014 GMC Sierra
  • 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
General Motors, LLC
Model numbers
2014 Chevrolet, 2014 GMC, 2015 Chevrolet
UPCs

What you should do

GM notified all owners, and dealers will inspect the inner tie rods to make sure that they are correctly tightened, replacing the steering gear, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on May 14, 2014. Owners may contact General Motors customer service at 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet), or 1-800-462-8782 (GMC). GM's number for this recall is 14204. NOTE: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until they have been inspected and repaired. Owners should contact GM to have their vehicles towed to the dealership.

View the official CPSC notice