Posted on 3/26/2025
General Motors (GM) has announced a recall affecting approximately 26,847 SUVs from the 2021 model year due to a software issue that may cause a sudden loss of power steering assist. This issue can make steering more difficult, especially at lower speeds, increasing the risk of an accident. Affected Models:Cadillac: Escalade, Escalade ESV Chevrolet: Suburban, Tahoe GMC: Yukon, Yukon XL What’s the Issue? The software defect can cause the power steering system to stop working either when the vehicle starts or while it’s in motion. When this happens, the driver will need to use significantly more force to steer the vehicle, particularly at lower speeds, which can be dangerous. If the problem occurs, drivers may hear a warning chime and see a malfunction indicator light on the dashboard. In some cases, restarting the vehicle may temporarily restore power steering. However, GM advises veh ... read more