2016–2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Tahoe, Suburban and 2016 GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, Yukon XL and more recall: Suspension: front, control arm
Recall at a glance
- Campaign number
- 16V256000
- Reported
- April 28, 2016
- Manufacturer
- General Motors, LLC
- Part
- Suspension: front, control arm
- Vehicles affected
- About 3,738
What is wrong
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.
Safety risk
Inadequate welds may allow the control arm to separate from the bushing, compromising steering and increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
Affected models
Model years listed by NHTSA for this campaign. Only vehicles within the build range in the notice are affected.
Notes from the notice
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.
Frequently asked questions
Which vehicles are affected by this recall?
Cadillac Escalade (2016); Cadillac Escalade Esv (2016); Chevrolet Silverado 1500 (2016, 2017); Chevrolet Suburban (2016); Chevrolet Tahoe (2016); GMC Sierra 1500 (2016); and more. Check your VIN to confirm.
What is the safety risk?
Inadequate welds may allow the control arm to separate from the bushing, compromising steering and increasing the risk of a crash.
What is the fix?
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…
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