Its Shop Time Mondays: Buick, Cadillac, Chevy, Ford And GMC Are In The Hot Seat

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1. Temporary Loss of Electric Power Steering (EPS)

If EPS assist is lost and then suddenly returns, the driver may have difficulty steering the vehicle, especially at low speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V586000

Manufacturer General Motors LLC

Components STEERING

Potential Number of Units Affected 1,015,918

Summary

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Tahoe and Suburban, GMC Sierra 1500 and Yukon, and Cadillac Escalade vehicles. Electric power steering (EPS) assist may be lost momentarily, followed by a sudden return of EPS assist.

Remedy

GM will notify owners, and dealers will update the EPS module software, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 and GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 18289.

2. Insufficient Coating on Rear Brake Caliper Pistons

A reduction of braking performance can increase the risk of a crash.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V576000

Manufacturer General Motors LLC

Components SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

Potential Number of Units Affected 210,628

Summary

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Chevrolet Equinox, Impala, Cruze, Volt and Bolt EV vehicles, GMC Terrain vehicles, Buick Lacrosse and Regal vehicles, Cadillac XTS and XTS Professional vehicles and 2018 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles. The rear brake caliper pistons may have an insufficient coating causing gas pockets to form, potentially reducing rear brake performance.

Remedy

GM will notify owners, and dealers will bleed the vehicle's brake system, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 18279.

3. Charge Cord May Overheat Causing Fire

An overheated cord can increase the risk of a fire.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V592000

Manufacturer Ford Motor Company

Components EQUIPMENT

Potential Number of Units Affected 49,197

Summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 120V Convenience charge cords that were supplied with and sold for use with 2013-2015 Ford C-Max Energi and Fusion Energi vehicles and 2012-2015 Ford Focus Electric vehicles. Cords with part numbers FM58-10B706-AA, FM58-10B706-AB, FM58-10B706-AC, FM58-10B706-AD, FM58-10B706-AE and FM58-10B706-AF were manufactured without thermistors, and during vehicle charging, increased resistance in the house's outlet or wiring can cause the cord to overheat and melt.

Remedy

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the current cord with a new 120V convenience cord with a thermistor, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin September 17, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18S24.


If you have your 17 Digit VIN (Vehicle Identification Number), click here to see if there is a recall on your vehicle.