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Chevrolet · United States · High

Chevrolet Silverado, Tahoe: Steering — tie rod assembly

Affects Chevrolet Silverado, Tahoe · 2014–2015 — about 477 vehicles.

The hazard

An improperly tightened tie rod attachment may allow the tie rod to separate from the steering rack, resulting in a loss of steering, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

What to do

GM notified all owners, and dealers will inspect the inner tie rods to make sure that they are correctly tightened, replacing the steering gear, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on May 14, 2014. Owners may contact General Motors customer service at 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet), or 1-800-462-8782 (GMC). GM's number for this recall is 14204. NOTE: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until they have been inspected and repaired. Owners should contact GM to have their vehicles towed to the dealership.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational