NHTSA Recall 16V256000: Suspension: control arm
Do not drive General Motors LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 3,738 vehicles. It affects 8 models including the Cadillac Escalade.
| NHTSA campaign | 16V256000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 42190 |
| Component | SUSPENSION › FRONT › CONTROL ARM |
| Report received | April 28, 2016 |
| Owner notification | May 18, 2016 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and 2016 Cadillac Escalade, Cadillac Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Chevrolet Tahoe, GMC Sierra, GMC Yukon and GMC Yukon XL vehicles. The front upper control arms may have inadequate welds near the control arm bushing.
Safety risk
Inadequate welds may allow the control arm to separate from the bushing, compromising steering and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the left and right front upper control arms and realign the vehicle, free of charge. The recall began on May 18, 2016. Until the repairs have been made, owners are advised not to drive their vehicles. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 42190.
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 16V256000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Cadillac Escalade | 2016 |
| Cadillac Escalade ESV | 2016 |
| Chevrolet Silverado 1500 | 2016, 2017 |
| Chevrolet Suburban | 2016 |
| Chevrolet Tahoe | 2016 |
| GMC Sierra 1500 | 2016 |
| GMC Yukon | 2016 |
| GMC Yukon XL | 2016 |
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.