Nearly 700k Chevrolet Silverado 1500s and GMC Sierra 1500s recalled

General Motors is recalling 690,685 model year 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles.

The vehicles may have a temporary loss of electric power steering (EPS) assist, especially during low-speed turning maneuvers.

If EPS assist is lost and then returns, the driver might lose temporary control of the steering wheel, increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

GM will notify owners, and dealers will update the EPS module software, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule.

Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 17276.