NHTSA Recall 01V126000: Suspension: lower arm
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 30,476 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the Chevrolet Trailblazer.
| NHTSA campaign | 01V126000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 01034 |
| Component | SUSPENSION › FRONT › CONTROL ARM › LOWER ARM |
| Report received | April 12, 2001 |
| Owner notification | April 4, 2001 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
A separation could result in loss of vehicle control, resulting in a crash.
Remedy
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 1-800-222-1020, oldsmobile at 1-800-442-6537, or GMC at 1-800-462-8782.
Notes
Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Vehicles covered by recall 01V126000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.