CHEVROLET SS (2016) recall — Steering
GM recalls 2014-2016 Chevrolet SS vehicles with potential power steering loss causing increased crash risk. Owners must have steering gear inspected and 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 2014-2016 SS vehicles where corrosion could cause power steering failure. This increases crash risk during steering, especially at low speeds. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1226691-chevrolet-2016-ss-power-steering-loss-risk-recall-17248.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1226691-chevrolet-2016-ss-power-steering-loss-risk-recall-17248 · Updated October 8, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #17V382000
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“Chevrolet 2016 SS: Power Steering Loss Risk - Recall 17248.” GovInfoNow, updated October 8, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1226691-chevrolet-2016-ss-power-steering-loss-risk-recall-17248. Based on NHTSA recall #17V382000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=17V382000).
Why it’s dangerous
Corrosion between the power steering module and torque sensor connector can cause power steering to fail. Without power steering, drivers need more effort to steer, increasing crash risk especially at low speeds.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2014-2016 Chevrolet SS vehicles are affected. Drivers with power steering issues may face higher crash risk during steering.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for 2014-2016 Chevrolet SS vehicles. The recall began August 2, 2017, and affects all these models.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Chevrolet
Call 1-800-222-1020 to schedule a free steering gear inspection and possible replacement.
Get Steering Gear Inspected
Dealers will inspect and replace the steering gear assembly if corrosion is found.
What NHTSA says to do
GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the steering gear assembly, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began August 2, 2017. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 17248.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
Corrosion between the power steering module and torque sensor connector can cause power steering to fail, increasing crash risk.
How do I know if my vehicle is affected?
This recall affects all 2014-2016 Chevrolet SS vehicles. The recall began August 2, 2017.
What should I do if my vehicle is affected?
Dealers will inspect and replace the steering gear assembly if corrosion is found, free of charge.
Contact Chevrolet
We’ve drafted a message you can send Chevrolet to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 17V382000 — Chevrolet Chevrolet Hello, I own a Chevrolet that is covered by recall 17V382000 from Chevrolet. The official recall notice states: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the steering gear assembly, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began August 2, 2017. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 17248. 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 #17V382000 (June 15, 2017)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 8, 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.