Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 88V110000

Suspension: front: control arm: lower arm

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. filed this campaign with NHTSA on 1988-07-06.

Recall campaignNHTSA 88V110000

Suspension: front: control arm: lower arm

Component
Suspension: front: control arm: lower arm
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
21,485
Reported to NHTSA
1988-07-06
Owners notified
1988-07-29

Defect description

LEFT HAND LOWER CONTROL ARM CAN CRACK AND COULD EVENTUALLY CAUSE THE LOWER BALL JOINT TO SEPARATE FROM THE CONTROL ARM.

Safety risk

LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL CAN OCCUR WHICH COULD RESULT INA CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.

Manufacturer remedy

REPAIR OR REPLACE LOWER LEFT CONTROL ARM.

Notes

SYSTEM: STEERING/LOWER CONTROL ARM.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS.

Scope of coverage

8 model years across 4 models.

ModelYears on record
Chevrolet G301986 1985
Chevrolet P301986 1985
GMC G301986 1985
GMC P301986 1985

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.