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Recall campaign88V048000

Recall 88V048000: 1988 Pontiac 6000 and 2 other models

Suspension › Front › Control arm › Lower arm
Report received
Apr 1, 1988
Manufacturer
General motors corp.
Potentially affected
3,428vehicles
Model years
1988

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

Front suspension lower control arm bracket could develop metal cracks.

Possible consequence

These cracks may result in disengagement of the lowercontrol arm. If this occurs while vehicle is in motion, it could result inloss of steering control and a vehicle crash could occur without prior warning.

Remedy

Inspect all vehicles and replace engine cradle assembly on all suspect vehicles.

Affected model years

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

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.