Vehicle recall 83V042000 · April 19, 1983

Pontiac 2000 and Chevrolet Cavalier

The left front suspension control arm which supports the front wheel, brake and steering assembly, may come loose at its mounting bracket.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary: The left front suspension control arm which supports the front wheel, brake and steering assembly, may come loose at its mounting bracket. This is due to possible inadequate welding of the bracket.
Remedy: Dealer will inspect the vehicle and, if necessary, replace the left front suspension support assembly at no cost.
Notes: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: suspension; left front suspension control arm.consequences of defect: if these welds break, loss of steering control, brakemalfunction and a vehicle accident could result.note: in the event of weld separation, the control arm will make a loudclunking noise which will be particularly noticeable during brake applicationand acceleration. If these noises are ignored, the control arm may eventuallyfail and an accident could follow.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 83V042000
Reported to NHTSA: April 19, 1983
Filed by: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Owner notification: April 27, 1983
Vehicles potentially affected: 312
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Suspension › Front › Control arm › Upper arm

Recall 83V042000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.

Chevrolet Cavalier (1983): 1983
Pontiac 2000 (1983): 1983

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