Recall 01V-126
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recalled the 2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer and 2 other models: Suspension (front, control arm, lower arm).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 01V-126
- Reported
- April 12, 2001
- Vehicles affected
- 30,476 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. Under certain circumstances the front lower control arm brackets may fracture. This fracture could result in separation of the front lower control arm from the frame.
The risk
A separation could result in loss of vehicle control, resulting in a crash.
The fix
Dealers will replace the left and right front lower control arm brackets. Owner notification began by telephone on april 4, 2001. The followup letter to consumers was mailed may 3, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact chevrolet at 1-[removed], oldsmobile at 1-[removed], or GMC at 1-[removed].
Notes from the manufacturer
Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-[removed]).
Affected vehicles
- Chevrolet Trailblazer 2002
- GMC Envoy 2002
- Oldsmobile Bravada 2002