NHTSA recall 01V200000
Suspension · General Motors, LLC
Details
What's wrong: On certain sport utility vehicles originally sold in or currently registered in the states of connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, west virginia, and wisconsin, and in the district of columbia. Failure of an upper control arm ball joint assembly could occur due to…
Why it matters: This can result in impaired steering or steering loss, or a partial or complete collapse of the front suspension, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Dealers will replace both upper ball joints. Owner notification began September 4, 2001.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
- 1996 Chevrolet Blazer
- 1996 GMC Jimmy
- 1996 Oldsmobile Bravada
- 1997 Chevrolet Blazer
- 1997 GMC Jimmy
- 1997 Oldsmobile Bravada
All model years NHTSA lists
1996 Chevrolet Blazer, 1997 Chevrolet Blazer, 1996 Gmc Jimmy, 1997 Gmc Jimmy, 1996 Oldsmobile Bravada, 1997 Oldsmobile Bravada.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 01V200000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.