The problem
Vehicle description: multi-purpose passenger vehicle equipped with 4-wheel drive or all-wheel-drive. One or both of the attaching nuts for the right-hand lower control arm are under torqued. This can allow the attachment bolt to loosen and subsequent break resulting in separation of the lower control arm from the frame.
The risk
This condition can result in a loss of vehicle control.
The fix
Dealers will inspect and retighten the right-hand lower control arm nuts to the proper torque specification.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 98V-053 (98V053000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer number | 98006 |
| Manufacturer | General Motors, LLC |
| Component | Suspension › Front › Control arm › Lower arm |
| Report date | March 9, 1998 |
| Owners notified | January 22, 1998 |
| Vehicles affected | 72 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Vehicles covered
Owner complaints about the suspension
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 98V-053 repair free?
Yes. Chevrolet dealers will fix the problem at no cost: Dealers will inspect and retighten the right-hand lower control arm nuts to the proper torque specification.
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 72 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.