2015–2019 Chevrolet Trax: Front wheel toes out or steering pull (lower control arm weld recall)
Likely causes, ranked
- Improperly welded front lower control arm joint$0–$0Shop
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Symptom: A clunk from the front, a sudden toe-out of a front wheel, pulling, or a big steering/alignment change.
Likely causes
- Improperly welded front lower control arm joint. GM inspects and replaces the control arms.
DIY or shop?
Dealer. Recall repairs are free.
Useful steps
- Check your VIN for both 19V652 and 19V312.
- If a front wheel suddenly angles out or the steering feels disconnected, stop and have it towed.
Vehicle focus: 2015–2019 Chevrolet Trax.
Safety / mechanic note
A separating control arm can cause a loss of control. Verify with a mechanic or dealer.
Recalls & service bulletins
Recalls
- 19V652000 2015–2018 Trax: an improperly welded joint in a front lower control arm may break and partially separate the arm. Dealers inspect and replace left and right front lower control arms as needed. Details
- 19V312000 2017–2019 Trax: the same improper weld concern on front lower control arms. Dealers inspect and replace the arms as needed. Details
NHTSA complaints: 167 keyword-matched complaints for Chevrolet TRAX 2015–2019 (of 565 unique complaints queried, NHTSA complaints API by model year, queried 2026-10-16).
Always check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Sources
What actually fixed it?
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