Inadequate welds may allow the control arm to separate from the bushing, compromising steering and increasing the risk of a crash.
Inadequate welds may allow the control arm to separate from the bushing, compromising steering and increasing the risk of a crash.
We break every recall down into plain English — this one’s still on our list. Until our write-up is ready, the official NHTSA hazard and remedy below have the full, accurate details.
Source Page by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1225661-chevrolet-silverado-1500-2017-recall-suspension · Recall date April 28, 2016 · Official notice: NHTSA #16V256000
“CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 (2017) recall — Suspension.” GovInfoNow, recall dated April 28, 2016. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1225661-chevrolet-silverado-1500-2017-recall-suspension. Based on NHTSA recall 16V256000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=16V256000).
GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the left and right front upper control arms and realign the vehicle, free of charge. The recall began on May 18, 2016. Until the repairs have been made, owners are advised not to drive their vehicles. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 42190.
We’ve drafted a message you can send General Motors LLC to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 16V256000 — General Motors LLC CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 (2017) recall — Suspension Hello, I own a CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 (2017) recall — Suspension that is covered by recall 16V256000 from General Motors LLC. The official recall notice states: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the left and right front upper control arms and realign the vehicle, free of charge. The recall began on May 18, 2016. Until the repairs have been made, owners are advised not to drive their vehicles. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 42190. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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