2017-2019 Chevrolet Trax recall: lower ball joint
General Motors LLC reported this safety recall on April 18, 2019. It covers about 112,958 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 112,958
- reported
- Apr 18, 2019
- owners notified
- Jun 14, 2019
- related complaints
- 63
Suspension: front: control arm: lower ball joint
- What is wrong
- General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2017-2019 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 June 14, 2019. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1‑800‑222‑1020. GM's number for this recall is A182202370.
Recall number 19V312000
Affected vehicles
- Chevrolet Trax 2017-2019 201720182019
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 63 complaints about suspension problems.
Questions about recall 19V312000
Is there a recall on the 2017-2019 Chevrolet Trax lower ball joint?
Yes. Recall 19V312000, reported on April 18, 2019, covers about 112,958 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 19V312000?
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 June 14, 2019. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1‑800‑222‑1020. GM's number for this recall is A182202370.
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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