Recall 16V256000: 2016–2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and 7 other models

NHTSA flags this campaign with a do-not-drive advisory. Check your VIN right away and follow the manufacturer’s notice.

Report received

Apr 28, 2016

Manufacturer

General Motors LLC

Potentially affected

3,738vehicles

Model years

2016–2017

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

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.

Possible consequence

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

Remedy

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.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2016 Cadillac Escalade89 complaints
• 2016 Cadillac Escalade ESV15 complaints
• 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500797 complaints
• 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500714 complaints
• 2016 Chevrolet Suburban220 complaints
• 2016 Chevrolet Tahoe256 complaints
• 2016 GMC Sierra 1500343 complaints
• 2016 GMC Yukon270 complaints
• 2016 GMC Yukon XL202 complaints