GMC SIERRA 1500 2016: SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 16V256000

Make Model Year
GMC SIERRA 1500 2016
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2016-05-18 2016-04-28 2016-04-28

Production Dates: 2016-02-11 - 2016-04-05

Manufacturers Involved: General Motors, LLC

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 42190

Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 3738

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

General Motors LLC "GM" is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and 2016 Cadillac Escalade, Cadillac Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Chevrolet Tahoe, GMC Sierra, GMC Yukon and GMC Yukon XL vehicles. The front upper control arms may have inadequate welds near the control arm bushing.

Consequence

Inadequate welds may allow the control arm to separate from the bushing, compromising steering and increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the left and right front upper control arms and realign the vehicle, free of charge. The recall began on May 18, 2016. Until the repairs have been made, owners are advised not to drive their vehicles. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 42190.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.safercar.gov.