2015 - 2018 Chevrolet Trax Recall - Lower Control Arm May Separate From Vehicle
Per the NHTSA, certain 2015-2018 Chevrolet Trax have been recalled due to a potential issue where the lower control arm may ‘separate from the vehicle.’ Or, as NHSTA puts it:
General Motors has decided that a defect which relates to motor vehicle safety exists in certain 2015-2018 model year Chevrolet Trax vehicles. In some of these vehicles, a joint in one or both front lower-control arms may have been improperly welded. Over time and in rare cases, an improperly welded joint can fatigue and break, causing the lower-control arm to partially separate from the vehicle.
This is also in addition to other consumer complaints regarding the turbo prematurely failing, turbo leaking coolant, rear camera issues, and illumination of the check engine light.
Summary
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.
Remedy
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.
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.