Steering gear not tightened to specification
Defect Summary
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.
Safety Consequence
Separation of the tie rod from the steering gear could result in the loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
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.
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FAQ: Recall 15V442000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 15V442000?
NHTSA recall 15V442000 was issued by General Motors, Llc on July 10, 2015. It addresses: Steering gear not tightened to specification. The recall affects approximately 10 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized General Motors, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 15V442000 or the manufacturer campaign number 15386. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.
Is my vehicle included in this recall?
The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.
How long do I have to get a recall repair done?
There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.
Where does the data on this page come from?
All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.