CHEVROLET SS (2016) recall — Steering
Chevrolet is recalling 2016 SS vehicles with potential power steering loss causing increased crash risk. Owners must have steering gear assembly replaced free by dealers.
Use caution until it’s fixed
A greater steering effort would be needed to control the vehicle if power steering is lost, increasing the risk of a crash.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Chevrolet is recalling 2016 SS vehicles that may lose power steering, making steering harder and increasing crash risk. Owners must get the steering gear assembly replaced at no cost. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1226689-chevrolet-2016-ss-vehicles-steering-power-loss-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1226689-chevrolet-2016-ss-vehicles-steering-power-loss-risk · Updated October 5, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #19V801000
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“Chevrolet 2016 SS Vehicles: Steering Power Loss Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1226689-chevrolet-2016-ss-vehicles-steering-power-loss-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #19V801000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=19V801000).
Why it’s dangerous
Corrosion between the electric power steering module and torque sensor connector can cause power steering to fail. This makes steering more difficult and increases crash risk during normal driving.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2016 Chevrolet SS vehicles with corrosion in the power steering connector are affected. Drivers using these vehicles may face increased steering effort if power steering fails.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2016 Chevrolet SS has a corrosion issue in the power steering connector. The recall covers vehicles previously under recall 17V-382 that received an inspect-only remedy.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Chevrolet
Call Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GM customer service at 1-586-596-1733 to schedule a replacement.
Get Steering Gear Replacement
Dealers will replace the steering gear assembly free of charge once the recall is processed.
What NHTSA says to do
GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering gear assembly, free of charge. The recall began December 27, 2019. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GM customer service at 1-586-596-1733. GM's number for this recall is N192265980.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
Corrosion in the power steering connector can cause power steering to fail, increasing steering effort and crash risk.
How do I know if my vehicle is affected?
Your 2016 Chevrolet SS may be affected if it previously received an inspect-only remedy under recall 17V-382.
What should I do if I have this vehicle?
Contact Chevrolet or GM customer service to schedule a free steering gear assembly replacement.
Contact Chevrolet
We’ve drafted a message you can send Chevrolet to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 19V801000 — Chevrolet Chevrolet Hello, I own a Chevrolet that is covered by recall 19V801000 from Chevrolet. The official recall notice states: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering gear assembly, free of charge. The recall began December 27, 2019. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GM customer service at 1-586-596-1733. GM's number for this recall is N192265980. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #19V801000 (July 11, 2019)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 5, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
- GovInfoNow is an independent service and is not a government agency. We republish official NHTSA recall data; we don’t issue, amend or administer recalls.