[DMC5180]

I did a day trip to Chicago today. Something I noticed on the 3 hour drive was an odd Detent/notchy feel in the steering inputs while Driving with the cruise set at 72 on I-90. The steering input feel had a weird breakout force feel too it. It was not what I would call smooth by any means. The input was one of resistance followed by quick oversteer in either direction. I was wondering if this is just the normal feel of the electric steering? The electric steering in my gen 2 prius has a smooth feel to the inputs. The volt does not.


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[Mister Dave]

Campaign #14232: Special Coverage Adjustment - Power Steering Stick-Slip
2011-2014 Chevrolet Volt

Condition:
Some 2011-2014 MY Chevrolet Volt may have increased friction in the steering system. This could cause the steering wheel to stick in the straight-ahead position after driving long distances on a straight highway.
The steering wheel can be turned but it may require increased effort.

Vehicles Involved:
All involved vehicles are identified by Vehicle Identification Number on the Applicable Warranties section in GM Global Warranty Management system.

Service Procedure:
2010-2012 Vehicles: Replace the Steering Gear Assembly
2013-2014 Vehicles: Reprogram the Power Steering Control Module.
Note: * When performing the reprogram on 2013-2014 vehicles, always ensure that the programming description addresses the stick-slip condition.

 

[DMC5180]

Thanks for the info.

Ours is a 13, so reprogramming should do the trick. It’s out of warranty but since there is a campaign on the issue, they might discount it a little.

What does Special coverage adjustment mean?


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[bentbiker]

What does Special coverage adjustment mean?

See http://gm-volt.com/forum/showthread...ering-system-quot-.&highlight=steering+recall , post#16.

 

[DMC5180]

Actually, I just looked at my warranty info and discovered the special coverage campaign 14232 is in effect. The mileage limit is 150,000. Woo hoo.


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[jljeeper]

Thanks for the info.

Ours is a 13, so reprogramming should do the trick. It’s out of warranty but since there is a campaign on the issue, they might discount it a little.

What does Special coverage adjustment mean?


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My 2013 did this early on and the reprogram did not fix it. Putting in a new steering rack did fix it. I received a courtesy 10 year 100,000 mile warranty from GM in the mail for the steering rack. Seems they know of this issue and may find a dealer that would cover it.

 

[Mister Dave]

Thanks for the info.

Ours is a 13, so reprogramming should do the trick.

Welcome. I had mine done right away (an advantage of reading this forum) because I don't like surprises.

 

[Barry]

What does Special coverage adjustment mean?

I think that just means they are extending the warranty period for this one specific issue rather than cutting you off at the usual 3years/36K.

I had the reprogram done on my 2013 and it worked for me. Prefect ever since.

 

[DMC5180]

Yup, figured that out. 10 years or 150k mi.

I also found that there was another Special coverage warranty pertaining to breaking the accelerator pedal arm. That goes one for 10 yr or 120k mi

I wondered if that has happened too anyone on here?


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[VoltenRock]

I had this same issue on my '13--fortunately the dealer fix got rid of it with no issues and it never came back.