Control arm
2015 Chevrolet Trax: ball joint or control arm failure
7 of the 96 complaints about the 2015 Chevrolet Trax describe ball joint or control arm failure.
- owner complaints
- 7
- of this car's complaints
- 7%
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 15 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Ball joint or control arm failure by model year
What owners say
The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Trax. The contact stated that upon entering the vehicle, the vehicle failed to emit an audible chime, indicating that the seat belts had not been fastened. While driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact heard an abnormal clicking sound coming from the front end of the vehicle. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The vehicle was then taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed a failure with the passenger’s side upper control arm. The vehicle was repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 19V652000 (Suspension) and the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 16V422000 (Electrical System, Equipment) however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 94,000.
The passenger side control arm is messed up and this is throwing the vehicle out of alignment
The car jumped the curb when I was making a ledr hand turn. Took it for inspection recently and it failed due to faulty control arms.the front end of the car bounces and rides rough when it hits a bump
The lower control arm is very loose. When we accelerate to low speeds (20-25mph) we hear a loud thumping noise that eventually stops when we get to higher speeds. Sometimes we have to let up off the throttle to make it stop and then reaccelerate. We looked underneath for the problem and we can physically shake the lower control arm.
My wife and I own a 2015 chevy trax, one of my relatives owns a 2017 chevy trax. The wife and I are experiencing the same exact issue that my relative was with the front end namely the lower control arm and gm says they are not responsible for it.
I have been sent a pretty egregious recall by gm. I made an appointment with the dealer I purchased the car from. Dealership told me they had to order the part. It's been a month. When I went to the dealership, they said the part was not in. Meanwhile, my friend had her recall fixed there. This is regarding a joint in one or both front lower control arms that can separate your tires from the vehicle. Pretty scary, but I am getting nowhere with the chevrolet people. I call every day. How can you help me ?
Service bulletins that may apply
- This service bulletin provides information on Wheel Alignment Specifications, Requirements and...
- This service bulletin provides information to dealership personnel on diagnosis and replacement of shock...
- Suspension
- This service bulletin provides technicians with updated information to help identify the differences...
- This technical bulletin provides a procedure to replace the lower control arms if they were found...
- Information Regarding the Differences Between Fluid Leakage and Seepage
- This informational bulletin provides information on RDM Axle Ratios for AWD Vehicles for Vibration...
- This informational bulletin provides information on Driveline Clunk Noise and what is acceptable and what...
Related recalls
Suspension: front: control arm: lower ball joint
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 19V652000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2015 Chevrolet Trax ball joint
Is ball joint or control arm failure a common problem on the 2015 Chevrolet Trax?
7 of 96 owner complaints about the 2015 Chevrolet Trax (7%) mention ball joint or control arm failure. The model year with the most reports is 2018.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2015 Chevrolet Trax?
There is 1 recall and 15 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
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