CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 (2014) recall — Steering
General Motors recalls 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 vehicles with potential temporary loss of electric power steering, increasing crash risk. Owners must update software at dealerships.
Use caution until it’s fixed
If EPS assist is lost and then returns, the driver might lose temporary control of the steering wheel, increasing the risk of a crash.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
General Motors is recalling 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 trucks that may temporarily lose electric power steering during low-speed turns. This could cause loss of steering control and increase crash risk if not fixed. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1248974-chevrolet-silverado-2014-steering-recall-risk-of-temporary-loss-of.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1248974-chevrolet-silverado-2014-steering-recall-risk-of-temporary-loss-of · Updated October 8, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #17V414000
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“Chevrolet Silverado 2014 Steering Recall: Risk of Temporary Loss of Power Steering.” GovInfoNow, updated October 8, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1248974-chevrolet-silverado-2014-steering-recall-risk-of-temporary-loss-of. Based on NHTSA recall #17V414000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=17V414000).
Why it’s dangerous
The vehicle's electric power steering system may temporarily fail during low-speed turns, causing the driver to lose steering control. This could lead to a crash if the driver cannot regain control.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 trucks are affected. Drivers who frequently make low-speed turns may be at higher risk due to potential steering loss.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 trucks. The recall began on August 10, 2017, and affects vehicles with potential temporary loss of electric power steering.
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What to do — step by step
Update Software at Dealership
GM will update the EPS module software for free at your dealership.
Contact Customer Service
Call Chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC at 1-800-432-8782 to get notified about the recall.
What NHTSA says to do
GM will notify owners, and dealers will update the EPS module software, free of charge. The recall began on August 10, 2017. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-800-432-8782. GM's number for this recall is 17276.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
The vehicles may have a temporary loss of electric power steering during low-speed turns, increasing crash risk.
How do I know if my truck is affected?
Check if you own a 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 truck, as the recall began on August 10, 2017.
What should I do if I have the affected truck?
GM will update the EPS module software for free at your dealership. Contact customer service to get notified.
Contact Chevrolet
We’ve drafted a message you can send Chevrolet to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 17V414000 — Chevrolet Chevrolet Hello, I own a Chevrolet that is covered by recall 17V414000 from Chevrolet. The official recall notice states: GM will notify owners, and dealers will update the EPS module software, free of charge. The recall began on August 10, 2017. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-800-432-8782. GM's number for this recall is 17276. 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 #17V414000 (June 29, 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.