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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Sep. 15, 2026
Filed:
Oct. 28, 2024
GM Global Technology Operations Llc, Detroit, MI (US);
Mahdokht Ezati, Pickering, CA;
Amin Habibnejad Korayem, Markham, CA;
Seyedalireza Kasaiezadeh Mahabadi, Novi, MI (US);
Seyedeh Asal Nahidi, North York, CA;
Douglas James Spry, Clarkston, MI (US);
Hojjat Izadi, Richmond Hill, CA;
GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC, Detroit, MI (US);
Abstract
In accordance with exemplary embodiments, methods and systems are provided that include a one or more steering sensors of a vehicle and processor. The one or more steering sensors are configured to obtain steering sensor data pertaining to a steering system of the vehicle, the steering system including a motor and a rack. The processor is coupled to the one or more steering sensors, and is configured to at least facilitate determining an estimated electric current of the motor based on the steering sensor data; comparing the estimated electric current with a predetermined electric current threshold; and determining a condition of the steering system of the vehicle, including whether movement of the vehicle is inhibited and whether the rack has a failure, based on whether the estimated electric current is greater than or equal to the predetermined electric current threshold.