Component
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM
Manufacturer
General Motors LLC
What Happened
Your vehicle's front upper control arm may have weak welds that can cause it to break, affecting steering and increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk if Unfixed
If the control arm breaks, it could cause you to lose control of your vehicle, leading to a potential crash.
Free Fix
You should bring your vehicle to the dealership, where they will replace the left and right front upper control arms and realign your vehicle at no cost to you.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
Inadequate welds may allow the control arm to separate from the bushing, compromising steering and increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — 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.
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