2008-2012 Chevrolet Impala recall: lower arm
General Motors LLC reported this safety recall on August 3, 2012. It covers about 36,413 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 36,413
- reported
- Aug 3, 2012
- owners notified
- Aug 21, 2012
- related complaints
- 199
Suspension: front: control arm: lower arm
- What is wrong
- General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2008-2012 Chevrolet Impala police vehicles because the front lower control arms may fracture. This safety recall does not include non-police Chevrolet Impala vehicles.
- Risk
- A broken control arm can result in the loss of control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace both front lower control arms, free of charge. The safety recall began on August 21, 2012. Owners may contact the Chevrolet owner center at 1‑866‑694‑6546.
Recall number 12V377000
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 199 complaints about suspension problems.
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Questions about recall 12V377000
Is there a recall on the 2008-2012 Chevrolet Impala lower arm?
Yes. Recall 12V377000, reported on August 3, 2012, covers about 36,413 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 12V377000?
GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace both front lower control arms, free of charge. The safety recall began on August 21, 2012. Owners may contact the Chevrolet owner center at 1‑866‑694‑6546.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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