I must be the luckiest mofo of all. I have had 2 cruzes that were absolutely wonderful. Both had the recall done and never drifted across the road even at 80+MPH. No twitches or jerks or anything in the steering or any other part of the car.
Unfortunately I'm afraid that does little good for the steering problems. PIC5598G (several revisions) is titled "Guidelines for NJ1 Power Steering Powerpack (Module) Replacement and Parts Restriction Instructions." Published August 7, 2012.
"Condition/Concern:
Condition: A technician may question if he should replace an Electronic Power Steering Gear Assembly or Powerpack (Module) Only. The following Powerpack (module) part numbers 13286690, 13365402, 13394025 and 19117588 are on restriction through the GM TAC (Technical Assistance Center). If there is no High Speed LAN Communication or Data cannot be accessed with GDS2 a New Power Steering Gear Assembly will be needed."
Unfortunately it says nothing about the problem people have been reporting about the steering sticking.
You can bet your potatoes they are. The whole rack assembly will differ from car to car, but they are probably using the same (or very similar) power assist units across many different platforms.
That TSB is not going to help you unless you actually have a code stored which you won't.
The following DTCs are the only reason it would be necessary to replace an NJ1 Powerpack (Module).C0475_00 – Electric Power Steering Motor Circuit Fault
Mine did the exact same thing. started sticking and within a few thousand miles quit entirely. That was around 17,000miles, I'm currently ar 39,000 miles.
In another thread a GM Tech claimed he replaced the steering angle sensor in his personal Cruze and the issue went away. I asked for more details. If I get more info I will post it here.
To my knowledge there is NO current recall for steering issues. There was one for the 2011 Cruze - one of the bolts holding the steering wheel column wasn't tightened down properly and could come off.
I just had my 2014 Cruze LTZ RS fixed for the sticking steering problem. Ask them about reprogramming the electronic steering module. Bulletin Document ID#4036174