CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 2016: SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 16V256000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 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 - 2016-04-08
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
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.
Inadequate welds may allow the control arm to separate from the bushing, compromising steering and increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
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.
