CarRecallWatch- Component
- SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Certain large SUVs and pickups from 2016 have front upper control arms that may have inadequate welds near the control arm bushing. Over time, the control arm can separate from the bushing, which compromises steering and raises the risk of a crash.
Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the repair has been completed. Dealers will replace the left and right front upper control arms and realign the vehicle at no cost to you.
To check whether your vehicle is affected, look up your VIN for open recalls. You can also contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, Cadillac at 1-800-458-8006, or GMC at 1-800-462-8782, referencing GM recall number 42190.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Cadillac Escalade | 2016 |
|---|---|
| Cadillac Escalade ESV | 2016 |
| Chevrolet Silverado 1500 | 20162017 |
| Chevrolet Suburban | 2016 |
| Chevrolet Tahoe | 2016 |
| GMC Sierra 1500 | 2016 |
| GMC Yukon | 2016 |
| GMC Yukon XL | 2016 |