Recall 91V217000: 1985–1986 Chevrolet C30 and 3 other models

Report received

Dec 13, 1991

Manufacturer

General motors corp.

Potentially affected

166,624vehicles

Model years

1985–1986

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

The left hand lower control arm can crack starting at the rear flange and progressing to the ball joint mounting hole and eventually cause the lower ball joint to separate from the control arm.

Possible consequence

If the ball joint separates from the control arm, a lossof vehicle control could result in a vehicle crash without prior warning.

Remedy

Install a resinforced brace to the left hand lower control arm.

Affected model years

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

• 1985 Chevrolet C300 complaints
• 1986 Chevrolet C301 complaints
• 1985 Chevrolet G300 complaints
• 1986 Chevrolet G300 complaints
• 1985 GMC C351 complaints
• 1986 GMC C350 complaints
• 1985 GMC G350 complaints
• 1986 GMC G350 complaints