Cadillac / Chevrolet / Gmc recall: Steering
What is wrong
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Chevrolet Tahoe, GMC Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles. A software issue may cause a loss of power steering assist at startup or while driving.
What could happen
Increased steering effort, particularly at lower speeds, increases the risk of a crash.
The fix
The power steering module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 13, 2021. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020; Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006; or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N212333900.
Vehicles covered
- Cadillac Escalade Esv 2021
- Cadillac Escalade Na 2021
- Chevrolet Suburban 2021
- Chevrolet Tahoe 2021
- Gmc Yukon 2021
- Gmc Yukon Xl 2021
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 21V455000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- General Motors, LLC
- Reported to NHTSA
- Jun 17, 2021
- Owners notified
- Jul 13, 2021
- Vehicles or items affected
- 26,847
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Steering › Steering control module
- Maker's own recall number
- N212333900
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Cadillac / Chevrolet / Gmc recall: Power train May 7, 2026
- Cadillac / Chevrolet / Gmc recall: Power train Feb 13, 2026
- Cadillac / Chevrolet / Gmc recall: Engine and engine cooling Apr 24, 2025
- Cadillac / Chevrolet / Gmc recall: Power train Oct 24, 2024
- Cadillac / Chevrolet / Gmc recall: Suspension Sep 20, 2023
- Buick / Cadillac / Chevrolet and more recall: Exterior lighting Dec 8, 2022
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.