GM: Don't drive your expensive 2016 SUV until parts arrive

YOUNGSTOWN

General Motors has notified owners of certain recalled trucks and SUVs to not drive their vehicles until they have been repaired.

Earlier this month, GM issued recalls on: the 2016 Cadillac Escalade; 2016 Cadillac Escalade ESV; 2016-2017 Chevrolet Silverado; 2016 Chevrolet Surburban; 2016 Chevrolet Tahoe; 2016 GMC Sierra 1500; 2016 GMC Yukon; and the 2016 GMC Yukon XL.

The front upper control arms may have inadequate welds near the control arm bushing, according to a filing with the U.S. Department of Transportation. Inadequate welds may allow the control arm to separate from the bushing, compromising steering and increasing the risk of a crash.

A total of 4,789 vehicles are potentially affected.

GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the left and right front upper control arms and realign the vehicle, free of charge. Parts are not currently available. Owners will be mailed an interim notification in early May 2016 and will be mailed a second notice when remedy parts are available. Until the repairs have been made, owners are advised not to drive their vehicles. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782.