Control arm: lower ball jointRecall 19V-312 · 2017–2019 Chevrolet Trax
General Motors LLC recall 19V-312 covers 112,958 2017–2019 Chevrolet Trax for a control arm: lower ball joint problem, reported to NHTSA on April 18, 2019. The manufacturer's latest report (2020 Q4) shows 90% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 19V312000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Chevrolet Trax vehicles. A joint in one or both of the front lower-control arms may have been improperly welded. An improperly welded joint may break, resulting in the partial separation of the lower-control arm from the vehicle.
The risk
A partial separation of the lower-control arm from the vehicle could cause the attached front wheel to toe outward, impacting the vehicle's handling and steering and increasing the risk of crash.
The fix
GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the left and right front lower-control arms, replacing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began June 14, 2019. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is A182202370.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
90%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 478 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from July 1, 2017 to April 4, 2019. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.