Vehicle recall 88V110000 · July 6, 1988

Chevrolet G30, GMC G30 and 2 more models

Left hand lower control arm can crack and could eventually cause the lower ball joint to separate from the control arm.

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

Summary: Left hand lower control arm can crack and could eventually cause the lower ball joint to separate from the control arm.
Consequence: Loss of steering control can occur which could result ina crash without prior warning.
Remedy: Repair or replace lower left control arm.
Notes: System: steering/lower control arm.vehicle description: trucks.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 88V110000
Reported to NHTSA: July 6, 1988
Filed by: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Owner notification: July 29, 1988
Vehicles potentially affected: 21,485
Initiated by: NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
Components: Suspension › Front › Control arm › Lower arm

Recall 88V110000 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 G30 (1985-1986): 1986, 1985
Chevrolet P30 (1985-1986): 1986, 1985
GMC G30 (1985-1986): 1986, 1985
GMC P30 (1985-1986): 1986, 1985

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