Inadequate welds may allow the control arm to separate from the bushing, compromising steering and increasing the risk of a crash.

Suspension — Front — Control Arm

Date Announced

APR 28, 2016

Vehicles Affected

3,738

GMC Recall #

42190

NHTSA Campaign #

16V256000

Summary

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.

Actions

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.

Documents (22)

• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Date: April 27, 2016 Subject: Stop Delivery Order for Upcoming Safety Recall 42190
• Recall 573 Report-Amendment 1
• Safety Bulletin - Reference Number: N162042190 Release Date: May 4, 2016
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Date: May 3, 2016 Subject: Upcoming Safety Recall 42190 - Update & Expansion of Population
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Date: May 4, 2016 Subject: 42190 - Safety Recall Front Upper Control Arm Separation
• ISSUED Interim Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Date: May 18, 2016 Subject: 42190.01 – Product Safety Recall Front Upper Control Arm Separation Revised Floor Plan Reimbursement table
• Safety Bulletin - Reference Number: N162042190 Release Date: May 2016 Revision: 01
• ISSUED Interim Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
• Recall Acknowledgement
• Recall 573 Report-Amendment 1
• Defect 573 Report
• Recall Quarterly Report #4, 2017-1
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Date: January 17, 2017 Subject: Safety Recall 42190 01 - Update Front Upper Control Arm Separation Follow-Up Customer Letter Mailing
• Recall 573 Report- Amendment 2
• Recall Quarterly Report #7, 2017-4
• Recall Quarterly Report #5, 2017-2
• Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2016-2
• Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2016-3
• Recall Quarterly Report #3, 2016-4
• ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
• Recall Quarterly Report #6, 2017-3