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⛔ Do not drive until fixed💥 Crash riskNHTSA 16V256📅 Apr 28, 2016

2016–2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 & 2016 Cadillac Escalade + 6 more recall: suspension

⚠️ What's wrong

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.

💥 The risk

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

🔧 The fix

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.

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
16V256000
Manufacturer recall #
42190
Manufacturer
General Motors LLC
Vehicles affected
3,738
Component
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM
Owner phone
1-800-222-1020
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
May 18, 2016
Built
Feb 11, 2016 – Apr 8, 2016
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 16V256 recall repair 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.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 16V256?

2016–2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 & 2016 Cadillac Escalade + 6 more. 3,738 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Cadillac dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-222-1020. Do not drive the vehicle until it is repaired.