Vehicle recall 91V217000 · December 13, 1991

Chevrolet C30, GMC C35 and 2 more models

The left hand lower control arm can crack starting at the rear flange and progressing to the ball joint mounting hole and eventually cause the lower ball joint to separate from…

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

Summary: The left hand lower control arm can crack starting at the rear flange and progressing to the ball joint mounting hole and eventually cause the lower ball joint to separate from the control arm.
Consequence: If the ball joint separates from the control arm, a lossof vehicle control could result in a vehicle crash without prior warning.
Remedy: Install a resinforced brace to the left hand lower control arm.
Notes: System: steering.vehicle description: light trucks.note: this recall is an extension of 88V110000.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 91V217000
Reported to NHTSA: December 13, 1991
Filed by: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Owner notification: January 23, 1992
Vehicles potentially affected: 166,624
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Suspension › Front › Control arm › Lower arm

Recall 91V217000 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 C30 (1985-1986): 1986, 1985
Chevrolet G30 (1985-1986): 1986, 1985
GMC C35 (1985-1986): 1986, 1985
GMC G35 (1985-1986): 1986, 1985

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