Suspension & Steering
A broken control arm can result in the loss of control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
On vehicles equipped with the "police" option package, one or both of the front lower control arms may fracture. A broken control arm can result in the loss of control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. Dealers will replace both front lower control arms to correct this concern. The General Motors recall number is 12104.
General Motors will notify owners of affected vehicles beginning August 21, 2012. There will most likely be no symptoms prior to the fracture of the lower control arm. If you don't receive notification and you feel you should have, please contact your dealer. It’s helpful to have your vehicle identification number (VIN) handy when you call.