Check a VIN

2015-2018 Chevrolet Trax recall: lower ball joint

General Motors LLC reported this safety recall on September 12, 2019. It covers about 93,722 vehicles.

vehicles affected
93,722
reported
Sep 12, 2019
owners notified
Nov 6, 2019
related complaints
58

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

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 58 complaints about suspension problems.

2015 Chevrolet Trax2016 Chevrolet Trax2017 Chevrolet Trax2018 Chevrolet Trax

Questions about recall 19V652000

Is there a recall on the 2015-2018 Chevrolet Trax lower ball joint?

Yes. Recall 19V652000, reported on September 12, 2019, covers about 93,722 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 19V652000?

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.

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.

VIN decoder

See the problems and recalls for an exact car

Buying a used Chevrolet Trax?

Check the exact car before you pay: accidents, salvage or flood titles, odometer readings and previous owners.

Check its history