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Recall 01V-126: 2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer, 2002 GMC Envoy and 1 more

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recall for suspension, reported to NHTSA on Apr 12, 2001, covering about 30,476 vehicles.

NHTSA number
01V-126
Report date
Apr 12, 2001
Vehicles affected
30,476
Owners notified
Apr 4, 2001

The problem

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 1-800-222-1020, 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).

Recall details

ManufacturerGENERAL MOTORS CORP.
ComponentSuspension › Front › Control Arm › Lower Arm
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number01V126000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Chevrolet Trailblazer2002All years
GMC Envoy2002All years
Oldsmobile Bravada2002All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 01V-126?

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.

How is recall 01V-126 fixed?

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.