Control arm: lower ball jointRecall 19V-652 · 2015–2018 Chevrolet Trax
General Motors LLC recall 19V-652 covers 93,722 2015–2018 Chevrolet Trax for a control arm: lower ball joint problem, reported to NHTSA on September 12, 2019. The manufacturer's latest report (2021 Q1) shows 82% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 19V652000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2018 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 November 6, 2019. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is A192261870.
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
82%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 582 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from July 1, 2015 to June 30, 2017. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.