Recall 14V409000 scope

Affected units
106
Vehicles identified
4
Makes involved
3
Model years
1

Recall 14V409000

CHALMERS AUTOMOTIVE LLC • STEERING • reported Jul 2, 2014 • • 106 units affected

Remedy pending

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Campaign
14V409000
Component
STEERING
Makes
BUICK, CADILLAC, CHEVROLET
Model Years
2014
Affected Units
106
Country
US
Data As Of
Apr 5, 2026

What this recall is about, in plain English

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014 Buick Regal, Cadillac XTS, Chevrolet Camaro and Chevrolet Impala vehicles. If any of the components separate, the vehicle may have a loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash. GM began to notify owners on June 27, 2014, and dealers will inspect the fasteners for correct torque, correcting them as necessary, free of charge.

Synthesized from the NHTSA defect summary, consequence, and remedy fields shown below.

Should you be worried?

This recall describes a safety risk and the remedy is still pending. Affected vehicles should be parked or driven only as needed until the manufacturer issues guidance. Always verify directly with the manufacturer or your dealer using the campaign number.

How serious is this recall vs others?

Each card compares this campaign against an NHTSA-derived peer baseline. Cards omit themselves when the denominator is too thin to be useful.

Affected Scale
Bottom 6% in scale
106 vehicles — among 16 recalls covering 2014 BUICK/CADILLAC CAMARO/IMPALA.
Component Frequency
Steering cited in 4.6% of recent recalls
139 of 3,018 NHTSA recalls in the last 36 months named a Steering-class component.
Manufacturer Density
CHALMERS AUTOMOTIVE LLC has issued 0 distinct recall campaigns in the last 24 months across all of its product lines.

Risk Summary (Consequence)

If any of the components separate, the vehicle may have a loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.

Defect Summary

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014 Buick Regal, Cadillac XTS, Chevrolet Camaro and Chevrolet Impala vehicles. Improperly torqued fasteners may cause the steering intermediate shaft and the steering gear and/or the lower control arm and the lower ball joint to separate.

Remedy

GM began to notify owners on June 27, 2014, and dealers will inspect the fasteners for correct torque, correcting them as necessary, free of charge. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-521-7300 (Buick), 1-800-458-8006 (Cadillac) or 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet). GM's number for this recall is 14378.

Key Dates

Report Date
Jul 2, 2014
Owner Notification
Unknown
Remedy Available
Unknown

Affected Vehicles

4 vehicles under this recall

Official Sources & Documents

Links to NHTSA.gov and Part 573 recall reports when available — hosted by NHTSA, not TruckCodex

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Recalls Affecting the Same Makes

Campaigns touching BUICK, CADILLAC, CHEVROLET from other manufacturers (last 3 years)

Campaign Component Units
26V399000 STEERING 26,541
26V394000 SEATS 14,540
26V345000 STEERING 232
26V329000 AIR BAGS 4,125
26V325000 AIR BAGS 2,785
26V304000 WHEELS 2,457
26V289000 POWER TRAIN 66
26V212000 BACK OVER PREVENTION 276,879
26V213000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING 32,988
26V166000 AIR BAGS 2,819

Related NHTSA Investigations

Investigations opened by ODI covering the same manufacturer or makes (BUICK, CADILLAC, CHEVROLET) in the last 3 years

Investigation Component
PE24011 SERVICE BRAKES
PE23022 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY:MANAGEMENT SYSTEM/ENERGY CONTROL MODULE (BMS/BECM)

Related NHTSA Complaints

Consumer complaints for the same make, model, and year within two years of the recall report date

Of 297 related complaints, the most reported components are Electrical System (59), Service Brakes (29), Engine (24).

Complaint Component
1295893 ENGINE
1292981 AIR BAGS
1527146 SERVICE BRAKES
1293429 AIR BAGS
2085844 VISIBILITY/WIPER
2085845 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1279791 SEAT BELTS
1278801 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
1278802 ENGINE
1281535 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
1281536 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1281534 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1274814 ENGINE
1278986 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1273395 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1268803 VISIBILITY/WIPER
1268548 VISIBILITY/WIPER
1267908 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1267096 STEERING
1269232 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1265037 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1263797 PARKING BRAKE
1269689 STEERING
1269690 WHEELS
1261299 STEERING

Consumer Complaints Referencing This Campaign

NHTSA complaints whose narratives mention 14V409000

Complaint Component
1298242 STEERING
1267096 STEERING
1230359 STEERING

How to Act on This Recall

How to verify your vehicle is affected

  1. Find your VIN. Locate your 17-character Vehicle Identification Number on the lower-left corner of your windshield, on the driver's-door jamb sticker, or on your vehicle registration. The VIN is the only reliable way to confirm whether a specific vehicle falls under a recall — make/model/year alone is not enough.
  2. Check your VIN on this site. Enter the VIN at /vin/ to see every open recall tied to your specific vehicle, including 14V409000. Our lookup pulls directly from the NHTSA recall database and refreshes daily.
  3. Cross-reference with the official NHTSA recall search. For a second source of truth, run the same VIN through https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls. If both this site and NHTSA show the same campaign as open for your VIN, it applies — schedule the repair.
  4. Contact your dealer if affected. Bring the campaign number, your VIN, and your registration to an authorized dealer for the make. The dealer performs the remedy at no cost. If you've already paid for a related repair, bring the receipt — the manufacturer is required to reimburse pre-recall repairs that addressed the same defect.

Frequently asked questions about recall 14V409000

What does this recall mean for me as a vehicle owner?
Recall 14V409000 means the manufacturer has identified a defect or noncompliance that may affect your vehicle. Repair work is performed at no cost to you under 49 U.S.C. § 30120. You don't have to do anything until you receive an owner notification letter, but you can act sooner if you want — bring this campaign number to your dealer.
Is this recall under remedy yet?
Not yet — as of the last NHTSA refresh on this page, no remedy date is on file. Affected owners should monitor their mail for the manufacturer's notification letter and contact a dealer in the meantime.
How do I find out if my specific VIN is affected?
Run your VIN through our VIN check tool to see all open recalls tied to your specific vehicle, including this one. NHTSA also offers an official lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Both pull from the same federal source.
Who pays for the recall remedy?
The manufacturer pays. Federal law requires the manufacturer to repair, replace, or refund the affected vehicle or component at no cost to the owner — including parts, labor, and reasonable diagnostic time. If a dealer tries to charge you for a recall remedy, contact the manufacturer's customer line first, then NHTSA at 1-888-327-4236.
What if I've already had repair work done that addresses this issue?
Save the receipt. Federal law requires the manufacturer to reimburse you for pre-recall repairs that addressed the same defect, subject to the reimbursement window the manufacturer publishes in its notification letter (typically the first refund period covers repairs going back to the earliest awareness date). Submit the receipt directly to the manufacturer with your VIN and the campaign number.
How do I check the recall status by VIN?
Use our VIN lookup tool — it returns every open recall, including completion status when the manufacturer reports it. The result also links back to each campaign's detail page.
What if this recall isn't fixed and I sell the vehicle?
You're not legally required to complete a recall before selling a used vehicle, but most state titling agencies and many dealers will run a VIN check during the sale. Disclose the open recall to the buyer in writing — undisclosed safety recalls are a common basis for post-sale fraud claims.
Where can I see all recalls for BUICK CAMARO 2014?
Browse all BUICK recalls on this site, or visit the manufacturer's page to filter by year and component.

Data sources & freshness

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