The problem
A right-hand lower control arm tapered ball joint mounting hole was incorrectly machined. Movement within this attachment can allow the ball joint stud to fatigue and fracture.
The risk
If the ball joint fractured while the vehicle was in motion, loss of steering control to the vehicle can occur.
The fix
Dealers will replace the right-hand lower control arm and ball joint stud on all involved vehicles.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 94V-230 (94V230000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | General Motors, LLC |
| Component | Suspension › Front › Control arm › Lower ball joint |
| Report date | November 21, 1994 |
| Owners notified | December 8, 1994 |
| Vehicles affected | 221 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Vehicles covered
Owner complaints about the suspension
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 94V-230 repair free?
Yes. Chevrolet dealers will fix the problem at no cost: Dealers will replace the right-hand lower control arm and ball joint stud on all involved vehicles.
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 221 vehicles built in a certain window. Check your 17-character VIN with our VIN recall check or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.