Safety Recall NHTSA · 01V126000 Reported April 12, 2001

Gm/front lower control arm bracket

General Motors, Llc · Suspension · 30,476 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
01V126000
Manufacturer Campaign
01034
Manufacturer
Component
Suspension
Vehicles Affected
30,476
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
April 12, 2001

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. under certain circumstances the front lower control arm brackets may fracture. this fracture could result in separation of the front lower control arm from the frame.

Safety Consequence

A separation could result in loss of vehicle control, resulting in a crash.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace the left and right front lower control arm brackets. owner notification began by telephone on april 4, 2001. the followup letter to consumers was mailed may 3, 2001. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020, oldsmobile at 1-800-442-6537, or gmc at 1-800-462-8782.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized General Motors, Llc dealer and reference recall ID 01V126000 or campaign 01034.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 01V126000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 01V126000?

NHTSA recall 01V126000 was issued by General Motors, Llc on April 12, 2001. It addresses: Gm/front lower control arm bracket. The recall affects approximately 30,476 vehicles, with the defect involving the Suspension component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized General Motors, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 01V126000 or the manufacturer campaign number 01034. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.