Recall 16V256000

SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM

Report Date
20160428
Component
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM
Affected Vehicles
9 models

Defect 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.

Safety Consequence

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.

Affected Vehicles

Year Make Model
2016 CADILLAC ESCALADE
2016 CADILLAC ESCALADE ESV
2016 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500
2016 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN
2016 CHEVROLET TAHOE
2016 GMC SIERRA 1500
2016 GMC YUKON
2016 GMC YUKON XL
2017 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.