Chevrolet Malibu, Malibu Maxx: Steering — electric power assist system

Affects Chevrolet Malibu, Malibu Maxx · 2006–2007 — about 70K vehicles.

The hazard

If power steering assist is lost, greater driver effort would be required to steer the vehicle at low speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the torque sensor assembly, free of charge. The recall began February 24, 2015. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Pontiac customer service at 1-800-762-2737. GM's number for this recall is 14772. Note: This is an expansion of recall 14V-153 to cover additional vehicles built between April 1, 2006 and June 30, 2006.

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