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Chevrolet Trax front control arm weld may break

NHTSA campaign 19V312000 · Reported 2019-04-18 · General Motors LLC

high How serious is it? About this label

This is serious because a suspension part coming loose can affect steering and handling and lead to a crash; the notice does not say to stop driving, but get the inspection done promptly.

What's wrong, in plain English

On some 2017-2019 Chevrolet Trax, a joint in one or both of the front lower control arms may not have been welded properly. The lower control arm is the metal arm connecting a front wheel to the body of the car. If a bad weld breaks, the arm can partly pull away from the vehicle. The front wheel can then angle outward, changing how the car steers and handles. Dealers will inspect both arms and replace them if needed.

What you should do

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if your Trax is covered.
2. Contact your Chevrolet dealer, or GM customer service at 1-800-222-1020 (recall A182202370), to schedule the inspection.
3. Have both front lower control arms inspected and replaced if necessary — the repair is free.

Affected vehicles (2)

Who to contact

Chevrolet — official Chevrolet recall lookup

Customer service: 1-800-222-1020

Any franchised dealer for the brand can do the repair. Phone numbers are taken from manufacturer sites and recent NHTSA notices; if one has changed, the number in your own recall letter is the one to use.

The bigger picture

Official notice

Component
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
Summary
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.
Safety 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.

Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.