Recall 19V652000

SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT

Report Date
20190912
Component
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
Affected Vehicles
4 models

Defect Description

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Chevrolet Trax vehicles. A joint in one or both of the front lower control arms may have been improperly welded. An improperly welded joint may break, resulting in the partial separation of the lower control arm from the vehicle.

Safety Consequence

A partial separation of the lower-control arm from the vehicle could cause the attached front wheel to toe outward, impacting the vehicle's handling and steering and increasing the risk of crash.

Remedy

GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the left and right front lower-control arms, replacing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 6, 2019. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is A192261870.

Affected Vehicles

Year Make Model
2015 CHEVROLET TRAX
2016 CHEVROLET TRAX
2017 CHEVROLET TRAX
2018 CHEVROLET TRAX

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