Large Recall NHTSA · 18V586000 Reported September 7, 2018

Temporary loss of electric power steering (eps)

General Motors, Llc · Steering · 1,015,918 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
18V586000
Manufacturer Campaign
18289
Manufacturer
Component
Steering
Vehicles Affected
1,015,918
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
September 7, 2018
Completion Rate
80.07

Defect 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.

Safety Consequence

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.

Corrective Action

Gm will notify owners, and dealers will update the eps module software, free of charge. the recall began october 12, 2018. 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.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized General Motors, Llc dealer and reference recall ID 18V586000 or campaign 18289.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 18V586000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 18V586000?

NHTSA recall 18V586000 was issued by General Motors, Llc on September 7, 2018. It addresses: Temporary loss of electric power steering (eps). The recall affects approximately 1,015,918 vehicles, with the defect involving the Steering component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized General Motors, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 18V586000 or the manufacturer campaign number 18289. 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.