GLOBAL SAFETY FIELD INVESTIGATIONS
DCS5529
URGENT - DISTRIBUTE IMMEDIATELY
Date:

October 1, 2020

Subject: N202316100 - Customer Satisfaction Program
Steering Gear Improper Machining
Models: 2021 Chevrolet Camaro
To:

All General Motors Dealers

General Motors is releasing Customer Satisfaction Program N202316100
today. The total number of U.S. vehicles involved is approximately 14. Please
see the attached bulletin for details.
Customer Letter Mailing
The customer letter mailing will begin in October.
Global Warranty Management (GWM)
The Required Field Action section on the Investigate Vehicle History (IVH) screen will
be updated October 2, 2020 or sooner. A list of involved vehicles in dealer new
inventory is attached to this message. Please hold all warranty transactions until IVH
has been updated.
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Customer Satisfaction Program
N202316100 Steering Gear Improper Machining
Release Date:
Attention:

October 2020

Revision:

00

This program is in effect until October 31, 2022.

Make
Chevrolet

Model
Camaro

Model Year
From
To
2021
2021

RPO

Description

Involved vehicles are marked “open” on the Investigate Vehicle History screen in GM Global Warranty Management
system. This site should always be checked to confirm vehicle involvement prior to beginning any required inspections
and/or repairs.
Condition
Correction

Certain 2021 model year Chevrolet Camaro vehicles may have a condition in which the steering gear
has improper machining.
Dealers are to replace the steering gear.

Parts
Quantity
1
2

Part Name
Electric Belt Drive Rack and Pinion Steering Gear
Steering Gear Bolts

Part No.
84558550
11588747

It is estimated that there are only 14 involved vehicles that will require parts being replaced. Due to the small number
of vehicles anticipated that will need this repair and the limited initial parts availability, dealers are encouraged
not to order these parts for use as shelf stock.
Reminder: Parts may be removed from Retail Inventory Management (RIM). Dealers should review the affected parts
to confirm RIM managed status. Parts may have quantity limiters in effect.
Warranty Information
Labor
Operation
9105317

Description
Electric Belt Drive Rack and Pinion Steering Gear Replacement
(Includes programming, front end alignment, and steering angle
sensor relearn)

Labor
Time
2.7

Trans.
Type
ZFAT

Net
Item
N/A

Service Procedure
1.

Replace the Electric Belt Drive Rack and Pinion Steering Gear. Refer to Electric Belt Drive Rack and Pinion Steering
Gear Replacement in SI.

Dealer Responsibility
All new, used, GM Certified Used, courtesy transportation vehicles, dealer shuttle vehicles, etc. in dealers' possession
and subject to this program must be held and inspected/repaired per the service procedure of this bulletin before
customers take possession of these vehicles. Involved vehicles must be held and not delivered to customers, dealertraded, released to auction, used for demonstration, or any other purpose.
All GM Certified Used vehicles currently in the dealers’ inventory within the Certified Pre-Owned Inventory System
(CPOIS) will be de-certified and must be held and remedied per the service procedure in this bulletin. Upon submitting
an accepted/paid warranty transaction in the Global Warranty Management (GWM) system, the vehicle can be re-certified
for sale within the CPOIS system, or once again be used in the CTP program.
Dealers are to service all vehicles subject to this program at no charge to customers, regardless of mileage, age of vehicle,
or ownership, through October 31, 2022. Customers who have recently purchased vehicles sold from your vehicle
inventory, and for which there is no customer information indicated on the involved vehicle listing, are to be contacted by
the dealer. Arrangements are to be made to make the required correction according to the instructions contained in this
bulletin. A copy of the customer letter is provided in this bulletin for your use in contacting customers. Program followup cards should not be used for this purpose, since the customer may not as yet have received the notification letter.
In summary, through October 31, 2022, whenever a vehicle subject to this field action enters your vehicle inventory you
must take the steps necessary to ensure the program correction has been made before selling the vehicle. In addition,
for vehicles entering your facility for service, you are required to ensure the customer is aware of the open field action
and make every reasonable effort to implement the program correction as set forth in this bulletin prior to releasing the
vehicle.

Copyright 2020 General Motors. All Rights Reserved.

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Customer Satisfaction Program
N202316100 Steering Gear Improper Machining
Dealer Reports
For dealers with involved vehicles, a listing has been prepared and will be available through GM GlobalConnect Maxis
Field Action Reports or sent directly to export dealers. The Inventory tab of the dealer reports will contain VINs that
apply to this field action. This information is intended to assist dealers with the PROMPT COMPLETION of these
vehicles. The Customer In-Service tab will contain customer names and addresses from Motor Vehicle Registration
Records. The use of such motor vehicle registration data for any purpose other than follow-up necessary to complete
this field action may be a violation of law in several states.
Courtesy Transportation – For USA & Canada
Courtesy transportation is available for customers whose vehicles are involved in a product program and still within the
warranty coverage period. See General Motors Service Policies and Procedures Manual for courtesy transportation
program details.
Customer Notification
USA & Canada - General Motors will notify customers of this program on their vehicle (see copy of customer letter included
with this bulletin).

GM bulletins are intended for use by professional technicians, NOT a "do-it-yourselfer". They are written to inform these technicians of
conditions that may occur on some vehicles, or to provide information that could assist in the proper service of a vehicle. Properly trained
technicians have the tools, equipment, safety instructions, and know-how to do a job properly and safely. If a condition is described, DO NOT
assume that the bulletin applies to your vehicle, or that your vehicle will have that condition. See your dealer for information on whether your
vehicle may benefit from the information.

We Support
Voluntary Technician
Certification

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Customer Satisfaction Program
N202316100 Steering Gear Improper Machining
October 2020
This notice applies to your vehicle, VIN: ________________________________
Dear General Motors Customer:
We have learned that your 2021 model year Chevrolet Camaro may have a condition in which the steering gear has
been improperly machined. This could result in a clunking noise during high steering efforts, such as parking lot
maneuvers.
Your satisfaction with your Camaro is very important to us, so we are announcing a program to prevent this condition or,
if it has occurred, to fix it.
What We Will Do: Your GM dealer will replace the steering gear. This service will be performed for you at no charge
until October 31, 2022. After that, any applicable warranty will apply.
What You Should Do: To limit any possible inconvenience, we recommend that you contact your dealer as soon as
possible to schedule an appointment for this repair. By scheduling an appointment, your dealer can ensure that the
necessary parts will be available on your scheduled appointment date.
If you have any questions or concerns that your dealer is unable to resolve, please contact the appropriate Customer
Assistance Center at the number listed below.
Division
Chevrolet
Puerto Rico – English
Puerto Rico – Español
Virgin Islands

Number
1-800-222-1020
1-800-496-9994
1-800-496-9993
1-800-496-9994

Text Telephones (TTY)
1-800-833-2438

We truly appreciate you taking the time to remedy your vehicle as we know your time is valuable. We want you to know
that we will do our best, throughout your ownership experience, to ensure that your Camaro provides you many miles of
enjoyable driving.
Neelie O’Connor
Global Executive Director
Customer Experience Operations

N202316100

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