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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 16V256000

2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 | 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 | 2016 Gmc Sierra 1500 | 2016 Chevrolet Tahoe | 2016 Gmc Yukon | 2016 Cadillac Escalade | 2016 Cadillac Escalade Esv | 2016 Chevrolet Suburban | 2016 Gmc Yukon Xl — Suspension: front: control arm

Published April 28, 2016 · Recall initiated: April 28, 2016

Summary

NHTSA records recall 16V256000, published April 28, 2016. Recalling firm: General Motors, LLC; 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 | 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 | 2016 Gmc Sierra 1500 | 2016 Chevrolet Tahoe | 2016 Gmc Yukon | 2016 Cadillac Escalade | 2016 Cadillac Escalade Esv | 2016 Chevrolet Suburban | 2016 Gmc Yukon Xl — Suspension: front: control arm.

What's the hazard

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and 2016 Cadillac Escalade, Cadillac Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Chevrolet Tahoe, GMC Sierra, GMC Yukon and GMC Yukon XL vehicles. The front upper control arms may have inadequate welds near the control arm bushing.

What to do

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.

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Recall details

Brand
CHEVROLET
Model
SILVERADO 1500
Manufacturer
General Motors, LLC
Lot
2017 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 | 2016 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 | 2016 GMC SIERRA 1500 | 2016 CHEVROLET TAHOE | 2016 GMC YUKON | 2016 CADILLAC ESCALADE | 2016 CADILLAC ESCALADE ESV | 2016 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN | 2016 GMC YUKON XL
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 | 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 | 2016 Gmc Sierra 1500 | 2016 Chevrolet Tahoe | 2016 Gmc Yukon | 2016 Cadillac Escalade | 2016 Cadillac Escalade Esv | 2016 Chevrolet Suburban | 2016 Gmc Yukon Xl — Suspension: front: control arm recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 16V256000 on April 28, 2016. Reported hazard: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and 2016 Cadillac Escalade, Cadillac Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Chevrolet Tahoe, GMC Sierra, GMC Yukon and GMC Yukon XL vehicles. The front upper control arms may have inadequate welds near the control arm bushing.

What should I do if I have this product?

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.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: CHEVROLET. Model: SILVERADO 1500.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)