Reported Jan 31, 1996154,214 vehicles affectedGENERAL MOTORS CORP.Built Apr 1, 1990 – Oct 1, 1995
The defect
The rear lower control arm can crack at the rear stabilizer bar attachment.
The risk
This condition can be aggravated by the severe duty cycle of these vehicles and eventually cause the lower control arm to fracture completely causing a loss of vehicle control without prior warning.
The remedy
Dealers will replace both rear lower control arms and rear stabilizer bar attachments.
System: suspension; single axle; rear; control arm. Vehicle description: police (seo 9C1) vehicles and taxi cabs (seo 9C6). Note: 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. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.