GM recalls 1.2M big pickups, SUVs

DETROIT — General Motors is recalling 1.2 million big pickup trucks and SUVs mainly in North America because of powerassisted steering problems that have been cited in a number of accidents.

GM is warning that the power steering can fail momentarily during a voltage drop and suddenly return, mainly during low-speed turns. Such a failure increases the risk of a crash. The company announced that it has 30 reports of crashes with two injuries, but no deaths.

The recall covers certain 2015 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra 1500 pickups as well as Chevy Tahoe and Suburban SUVs. Also affected are 2015 Cadillac Escalade and GMC Yukon SUVs.

Dealers will update the power steering software at no cost to owners. No date has been set to notify customers, but GM says the software is available now, so owners can contact dealers to schedule repairs.

More than 1 million of the trucks are in the U.S., and most of the rest are in Canada and Mexico. There is also a small number of affected vehicles in other countries.

Last year, GM recalled 2014 model year trucks for the same problem.

General Motors said it is also recalling more than 240,000 vehicles, mainly in the U.S. and Canada, to fix a problem that could hamper rear brake performance.

This recall covers many GMC Terrain, Buick Lacrosse and Regal, Cadillac XTS and Chevrolet Cruze, Equinox, Volt, Impala and Bolt vehicles from 2018 and 2019. Also covered is the 2018 Chevrolet Malibu.

GM said the rear brake caliper pistons can contain trapped hydrogen gas that could make the brakes feel soft and increase the risk of a crash, but the company added that it’s not aware of any such collisions. Dealers will bleed the brakes to remove gas. Once the gas is out, GM said, the problem won’t happen again.

GM is preparing to notify owners, but those with concerns can call dealers and schedule repairs now.