2008–2012 Chevrolet Impala recall: suspension
⚠️ What's wrong
General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2008-2012 Chevrolet Impala police vehicles because the front lower control arms may fracture. This safety recall does not include non-police Chevrolet Impala vehicles.
💥 The risk
A broken control arm can result in the loss of control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
🔧 The fix
GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace both front lower control arms, free of charge. The safety recall began on August 21, 2012. Owners may contact the Chevrolet owner center at 1-866-694-6546.
Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
- NHTSA campaign
- 12V377000
- Manufacturer recall #
- 12104
- Manufacturer
- GENERAL MOTORS LLC
- Vehicles affected
- 36,413
- Component
- SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM
- Owner phone
- 1-866-694-6546
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Aug 21, 2012
- Recall started by
- MFR
- Notes
- GM's campaign number is 12104.Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.