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Chevrolet, Gmc, Cadillac 2016–2017 Suspension recall

Recalled April 28, 2016 · NHTSA recall 16V256000 · Chevrolet

Hazard
Inadequate welds may allow the control arm to separate from the bushing, compromising steering and increasing the risk of a crash. · NHTSA advisory: Do Not Drive
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.
Units
3,738 units

Description

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.

What to do

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.

Product
Chevrolet ESCALADE · Chevrolet ESCALADE ESV · Chevrolet SIERRA 1500 · Chevrolet SILVERADO 1500 · Chevrolet SUBURBAN · Chevrolet TAHOE · Chevrolet YUKON · Chevrolet YUKON XL
Manufacturer(s)
General Motors, LLC

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov

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