Cadillac Recall 21V-455: Steering – steering control module

Affected: 2021 Cadillac Escalade ESV, 2021 Chevrolet Suburban, 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe and 2 more. Filed with NHTSA on June 17, 2021, covering about 26,847 vehicles.

The problem

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.

The risk

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.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign21V-455 (21V455000)
Manufacturer numberN212333900
ManufacturerGeneral Motors, LLC
ComponentSteering › Steering control module
Report dateJune 17, 2021
Owners notifiedJuly 13, 2021
Vehicles affected26,847
Initiated byManufacturer

Vehicles covered

Plus 1 other model/year combinations not covered on this site.

Owner complaints about the steering

Frequently asked questions

Is the recall 21V-455 repair free?

Yes. Cadillac dealers will fix the problem at no cost: 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.

How do I know if my car is included?

Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 26,847 vehicles built in a certain window. Check your 17-character VIN with our VIN recall check or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.