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.

Suspension — Front — Control Arm — Lower Ball Joint

Date Announced

APR 18, 2019

Vehicles Affected

112,958

Chevrolet Recall #

A182202370

NHTSA Campaign #

19V312000

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.

Actions

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.

Documents (28)

• Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for Safety Recall A182202370 Lower Control Arm Weld
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Date: May 22, 2019 Subject: A182202370-02 – Safety Recall Lower Control Arm Weld (Inspection Only) Revised Service Procedure, Warranty Information, and Parts sections
• Safety Bulletin
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Date: May 2, 2019 Subject: Upcoming Safety Recall A182202370 Lower Control Arm Weld Application for Used Vehicle Working Capital Assistance Program (WCAP)
• Safety Bulletin
• Defect Notice 573 Report
• Recall Acknowledgement
• Safety Bulletin
• Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for Safety Recall A182202370 Lower Control Arm Weld
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Date: June 28, 2019 Subject: A182202370-04 – Safety Recall Lower Control Arm Weld Revised Warranty Information
• Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for Safety Recall A182202370 Lower Control Arm Weld
• ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Date: April 18, 2019 Subject: Stop Delivery Order for Upcoming Safety Recall A182202370
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Date: April 25, 2019 Subject: Safety Recall A182202370 - Update Lower Control Arm Weld (Inspection only) Inspection procedure
• Safety Bulletin
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Date: April 26, 2019 Subject: A182202370-01 – Safety Recall Lower Control Arm Weld (Inspection Only) Revised Service Procedure section
• Safety Bulletin
• Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for Safety Recall A182202370 Lower Control Arm Weld
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Date: June 14, 2019 Subject: A182202370-03 – Safety Recall Lower Control Arm Weld Revised Service Procedure, Warranty Information, Parts section, WCAP & Floor Plan info.
• Safety Bulletin
• ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577) - A182202370 Owner Letter FedEx 18Jul2019
• Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2019-2
• Recall Quarterly Report #3, 2019-4
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Date: July 22, 2019 Subject: A182202370-05 – Safety Lower Control Arm Weld The service procedure section was updated in this bulletin, and model year 2020 Tracker was added.
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Date: September 27, 2019 Subject: A182202370-06 – Safety Lower Control Arm Weld Revised Customer Letter, Floor Plan, and WCAP limits
• Recall 573 Report-Amendment 1
• Safety Bulletin
• Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2019-3