The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·19V652000·Announced 2019-09-12

GM Recalls 2015-2018 Chevrolet Trax for Front Suspension Weld Defect

General Motors is recalling 2015-2018 Chevrolet Trax vehicles because a front lower control arm joint may be improperly welded, posing a crash risk.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (suspension component) that can lead to loss of steering control and increased crash risk, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

General Motors LLC is recalling certain 2015-2018 Chevrolet Trax vehicles due to a defect in the front suspension system. Specifically, a joint in one or both of the front lower control arms may have been improperly welded.

If an improperly welded joint breaks, it can result in the partial separation of the lower control arm from the vehicle. This separation could cause the attached front wheel to toe outward, which impacts the vehicle's handling and steering and increases the risk of a crash.

Dealers will inspect the left and right front lower-control arms and replace them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on November 6, 2019. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
CHEVROLET TRAX
Brand
CHEVROLET
Manufacturer
General Motors LLC
Category
Vehicle — Suspension
Hazard
Affected units
93,722

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • TRAX

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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