NHTSA recall 15V442000
A recall listed here may apply to a vehicle of this year, make and model. Only the manufacturer can say whether it applies to one vehicle: check the VIN with the official lookups.
| Published by | NHTSA (United States) |
|---|---|
| Campaign number | 15V442000 |
| Manufacturer's number | 15386 |
| Manufacturer | General Motors LLC |
| Reported | 2015-07-10 |
| Owners notified | 2015-07-28 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Units potentially affected | 10 |
| Report | Quarterly report 6, for 2016 quarter 4 |
|---|---|
| Filed with NHTSA | 2017-01-24 |
| Vehicles in the campaign | 10 |
| Reported remedied | 9 (90%) |
| Reported unreachable | 0 |
| Reported removed | 0 |
These are the manufacturer's totals for the whole campaign at the end of 2016 quarter 4, as filed with NHTSA. They do not say whether one vehicle has been remedied: check the VIN with the official lookups. The reports are from data as of 2026-10-19.
What is wrong
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Chevrolet Cruze vehicles manufactured November 8, 2013, to March 12, 2015, and 2015 Chevrolet Volt vehicles manufactured April 11, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the inner tie rod may not be tightened to specification allowing the tie rod to separate from the steering gear.
What can happen
Separation of the tie rod from the steering gear could result in the loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy
GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering gear assembly, free of charge. The recall began on July 28, 2015. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 15386.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
| 2014 CHEVROLET CRUZE | Built 2013-11-08 to 2014-09-11. |
|---|---|
| 2015 CHEVROLET CRUZE | Built 2014-09-23 to 2015-03-12. |
| 2015 CHEVROLET VOLT | Built 2014-04-11 to 2014-04-11. |
A vehicle with no link is not in this site's catalog, which covers cars, multipurpose vehicles and trucks by model year. The campaign is from data as of 2026-10-19.
Bulletins for the same vehicles and component
| PI0281L | 2025-06-12. Service bulletin. This preliminary informational (PI) bulletin provides information to dealership personnel that may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers. |
|---|---|
| 25-NA-065 | 2025-04-24. Service bulletin. This informational bulletin instructs the tech when fuel/fluid is needed to be tested and where it can be sent for analysis. |
| 16-NA-109 | 2025-02-28. Service bulletin. This service bulletin provides a procedure inspecting for excess grease or Sealant on the Exterior of the steering gear due to seeing grease or sealant on certain locations on the gear. |
| 04-06-01-029K | 2024-12-04. Service bulletin. This informational bulletin explains Unscheduled Supplemental Services and the importance of GM Simplified Maintenance Schedules. |
| PI0659D | 2024-04-29. Service bulletin. Groan, Squeak or Rubbing Type Noise When Turning Steering Wheel |
| 16NA007 | 2024-02-12. Service bulletin. Notchy or Stick/Slip Feeling in Steering Wheel Near the Center Position |
| 14232 | 2024-01-16. Service bulletin. Special Coverage Adjustment ? Power Steering Stick-Slip |
| PIT5063C | 2023-12-26. Service bulletin. Service Steering Message or Service Stability Message. |
| PIT5063C | 2023-12-11. Service bulletin. Service Steering Message or Service Stability Message. |
| 16NA007 | 2023-12-11. Service bulletin. Notchy or Stick/Slip Feeling in Steering Wheel Near the Center Position |
A bulletin is the manufacturer's note to its dealers. It is not part of this recall.