CHEVROLET SS (2016) recall — Steering
GM recalls 2016 Chevrolet SS vehicles due to potential loss of power steering assist, increasing 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 because corrosion in the power steering system could cause loss of power steering assist, making steering harder and raising crash risk. Owners need to have the steering gear assembly replaced at a dealer. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1226690-chevrolet-2016-ss-vehicles-steering-power-loss-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1226690-chevrolet-2016-ss-vehicles-steering-power-loss-risk · Updated October 5, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #20V254000
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“Chevrolet 2016 SS Vehicles: Steering Power Loss Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1226690-chevrolet-2016-ss-vehicles-steering-power-loss-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #20V254000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=20V254000).
Why it’s dangerous
Corrosion between the electric power steering module and torque sensor connector can cause power steering to fail. This makes steering effort much higher, increasing the chance of losing control and crashing.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2016 Chevrolet SS vehicles are affected. Drivers who frequently use the vehicle's steering system without power assistance are at higher risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for 2016 Chevrolet SS vehicles. The recall covers specific models with corrosion in the power steering system.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Chevrolet
Call 1-800-222-1020 to schedule a free steering gear assembly replacement at a dealer.
Get Steering Gear Replacement
Dealers will replace the steering gear assembly at no cost to fix the power steering issue.
What NHTSA says to do
GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering gear assembly, free of charge. The recall began May 26, 2020. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N192285350.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
Corrosion in the power steering system can cause loss of power steering assist, making steering harder and increasing crash risk.
How do I know if my vehicle is affected?
This recall applies to 2016 Chevrolet SS vehicles with corrosion in the power steering system.
What should I do if I own this vehicle?
Contact Chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020 to schedule a free steering gear assembly replacement at a dealer.
Contact Chevrolet
We’ve drafted a message you can send Chevrolet to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 20V254000 — Chevrolet Chevrolet Hello, I own a Chevrolet that is covered by recall 20V254000 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 May 26, 2020. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N192285350. 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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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 #20V254000 (July 5, 2020)
- 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.
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