GM recalling about 700,000 Chevy and GMC pickup trucks due to steering issue

GM is recalling thousands of Chevrolet and GMC pickup trucks due to a possible software issue that affects steering.

The 2014 Chevrolet Silvarado LD and the GMC Sierra LD may have a software problem which causes them to lose electric steering assistance for about one second followed by a sudden return of the assistance, according to a document from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

The models affected are more susceptible to the issue when performing low-speed turns, according to the NHTSA.

“If EPS assist is lost and then returns, the driver might lose temporary control of the steering wheel, increasing the risk of a crash,” a statement from the NHTSA read.

More than 690,000 vehicles are potentially affected, according to the NHTSA.

Owners who have vehicles involved should take their vehicles into a dealer, where they’ll receive a free software update to fix the problem.

Drivers can check if their car is one of the recalled vehicles on the NHTSA’s website, according to CNN Money.

This story was originally published August 5, 2017 at 11:12 AM with the headline "GM recalling about 700,000 Chevy and GMC pickup trucks due to steering issue."