logo

Chevrolet K1500 Control Arm Assembly Replacement at your home or office.

Our mobile mechanics offer services 7 days a week. Upfront and transparent pricing.

Estimate price near me

Service Location

Customer Ratings

(124)

Included for free with this service

Online Booking

Mechanic comes to you

12-month / 12k-mile warranty

Free 50 point safety inspection

Our certified mobile mechanics can come to your home or office 7 days a week between 7 AM and 9 PM.

See availability

Customer Ratings

(124)

Control Arm Assembly Replacement Service

How much does a Control Arm Assembly Replacement cost?

On average, the cost for a Chevrolet K1500 Control Arm Assembly Replacement is $183 with $43 for parts and $140 for labor. Prices may vary depending on your location.

CarServiceEstimateShop/Dealer Price
1999 Chevrolet K1500V8-5.0LService typeControl Arm Assembly - Front Upper Right ReplacementEstimate$770.14Shop/Dealer Price$839.65 - $1019.83
1991 Chevrolet K1500V8-5.7LService typeControl Arm Assembly - Rear Lower Right ReplacementEstimate$231.69Shop/Dealer Price$254.95 - $320.60
1997 Chevrolet K1500V8-5.7LService typeControl Arm Assembly - Front Lower Right ReplacementEstimate$421.48Shop/Dealer Price$447.18 - $514.66
1992 Chevrolet K1500V8-6.2L DieselService typeControl Arm Assembly - Front Lower Right ReplacementEstimate$406.88Shop/Dealer Price$432.39 - $499.73
1997 Chevrolet K1500V6-4.3LService typeControl Arm Assembly - Rear Upper Right ReplacementEstimate$231.69Shop/Dealer Price$256.45 - $323.22
1992 Chevrolet K1500V8-5.7LService typeControl Arm Assembly - Rear Lower Right ReplacementEstimate$231.69Shop/Dealer Price$255.11 - $320.89
1994 Chevrolet K1500V6-4.3LService typeControl Arm Assembly - Rear Upper Left ReplacementEstimate$231.69Shop/Dealer Price$254.99 - $320.67
1999 Chevrolet K1500V8-5.0LService typeControl Arm Assembly - Front Lower Left ReplacementEstimate$596.67Shop/Dealer Price$624.59 - $693.74
Show example Chevrolet K1500 Control Arm Assembly Replacement prices

What is a control arm and how does it work?

A control arm is a suspension component, usually made of heavy gauge steel or aluminum, that links the steering knuckle in the front — or axle carrier in the rear — to the frame of the vehicle. Many vehicles have upper and lower control arms. The inboard link(s) of the arm securely bolt to the frame of the vehicle through rubber bushings, while the outboard link of the control arm connects to the steering knuckle through a ball joint; all of which allow the control of the up and down movement of the steering knuckle or axle carrier. This minimizes the transmission of shock and vibration to the vehicle’s body.

When to consider replacing a control arm:

The structural portion of the control arm can last the life of the vehicle — except for cases of corrosion or crash damage. However, the rubber bushings and the ball joint in a control arm have a limited life. A mechanic should investigate if you notice:

  • Wheel alignment difficulties. Should the bushings, or the ball joint, in a control arm be worn, it will be impossible to properly align the vehicle. The worn components, or the entire arm, must be replaced.
  • Vehicle won’t track straight or pulls to one side. A car will not track straight and may require constant steering correction if there is a worn, bent, or loose control arm.
  • Clunking or squeaking noise. A loose control arm, or a control arm with dried out, rotted, or loose bushings, may move enough to cause detectable noise from the suspension as you go over bumps in the road.
  • Vehicle pulls to one side only when braking. Worn bushings or ball joints can allow control arm to shift when braking, causing the vehicle to pull to one side. Although, this could also be caused by brake calipers.

How do mechanics replace a control arm?

  • The vehicle is raised and supported on steel jack stands, and the wheel and tire assembly is removed.
  • Stabilizer bar links are detached from the control arm, if applicable. ABS wiring to the wheel speed sensor, if routed along the arm, is disconnected.
  • Control arm mounting bolts are detached from the frame and from the axle carrier if the control arm is in the rear.
  • For front control arms connected to the steering knuckle via a ball joint, the nut is removed from the ball joint stud and the stud is pushed through the steering knuckle to free the arm.
  • The arm is lowered from the vehicle and examined by the mechanic to confirm that the noise, or other problem, actually originated from a defect in the arm.
  • The new arm is installed using new mounting bolts if required by the service manual. In many cases, the fasteners must be tightened with the vehicle weight on the suspension in order to ensure the bushings are in a neutral, or resting, position.
  • The vehicle is lowered and road tested to confirm the problem is resolved. Replacing a control arm will change the vehicle alignment settings and the mechanic will refer you to a professional alignment shop to have the vehicle alignment set to factory specifications.

Is it safe to drive with a control arm problem?

No. If the car wanders on the road, pulls to one side, or noise from the suspension is loud, you need to schedule repair right away. Should the problem be limited to low levels of noise, such as clunking or squeaking, continued use of the car is reasonable until you can schedule a repair. Should the control arms be damaged as a result of a collision, it would be unsafe to drive the car until it is repaired.

When replacing a control arm keep in mind:

  • The number of control arm types vary from vehicle to vehicle depending on the design of the vehicle suspension.
  • Control arms should be replaced in pairs — arms on both sides of a front or rear axle — if the reason for replacement is worn control arm bushings or a worn ball joint.
  • All other suspension components should be inspected when control arms are replaced because looseness, damage, or excessive wear in other parts of the suspension system will make it impossible to perform a wheel alignment after the control arms are replaced.

Fast and easy service at your home or office

Backed by 12-month, 12.000-mile guarantee

Number of Chevrolet K1500 services completed
1364+
services done by our mechanics
TOTAL NUMBER OF EXPERT Chevrolet MECHANICS
1700+
experts on our platform
Yourmechanic was featured in

New York Times NBC CBS Forbes INC Tech Crunch

Learn more about us

Meet some of our expert Chevrolet mechanics

Real customer reviews from Chevrolet owners like you.

Excellent Rating

(124)
Rating Summary
110
8
3
1
2
110
8
3
1
2

Tinashe

14 years of experience
781 reviews
Request Tinashe
Tinashe
14 years of experience
Request Tinashe
by Bj
Chevrolet K1500 V8-5.7L - Control Arm Assembly Replacement (Front Upper Left, Front Upper Right) - Cumming, Georgia
Tinashes provided excellent service on my 95 Chevy truck. Rides so much better than before. Will definitely recommend him to friends and family.

Brian

25 years of experience
240 reviews
Request Brian
Brian
25 years of experience
Request Brian
by Elizabeth
Chevrolet K1500 V8-5.7L - Power Steering Pressure Hose - Mont Alto, Pennsylvania
Brian was a lifesaver for me. With one car dead on the road and the other developing a bad power steering leak, he came to the rescue and worked fast and efficiently to fix my vehicle so I can safely get back on the road again. Even changed my brakes and oil! Great prices and quality work! Thank you!

Robert

21 years of experience
1307 reviews
Request Robert
Robert
21 years of experience
Request Robert
by Alan
Chevrolet K1500 V8-5.7L - Fuel Pump - Denver, Colorado
Robert was prompt, knowledgeable and efficient - not to mention friendly and willing to answer questions.

Russell

25 years of experience
356 reviews
Request Russell
Russell
25 years of experience
Request Russell
by Shawn
Chevrolet K1500 V8-5.0L - Oil Change - Clackamas, Oregon
Very informative and helpful. I would recommend him to anyone. And I already have told a couple people.

Excellent Rating

(124)
Rating Summary
110
8
3
1
2
110
8
3
1
2
Number of Chevrolet K1500 services completed
1364+
services done by our mechanics
TOTAL NUMBER OF EXPERT Chevrolet MECHANICS
1700+
experts on our platform
Yourmechanic was featured in

New York Times NBC CBS Forbes INC Tech Crunch

Learn more about us

Recent articles & questions

Symptoms of a Bad or Failing Wheel Hub Assembly
Common signs include a roaring sound from the tires area, vibrating steering wheel, play in the tire/wheel combo, and clicking sound from the wheels.
Read more
P0963 OBD-II Trouble Code: Pressure Control Solenoid A Control Circuit High
P9063 means there is an issue with the pressure control solenoid A control circuit due to low or dirty transmission fluid, faulty wiring or solenoid.
Read more
P0334 OBD-II Trouble Code: Knock Sensor 2 Circuit Input Intermittent (Bank 2)
P0334 P0334 code definition The P0334 Trouble Code indicates that the knock sensor on a cylinder is not working according to the manufacturer’s specifications. What the P0334 code means The code means that there is a problem with one of...
Read more

Gas smell upon fill up

A common issue on the Mustangs occur on the fuel tanks, there is a rubber gasket where the filler neck enters into the fuel tank. It can crack and the smell of fuel can occur as the tank is filled....
Read more

Can a bad mass airflow sensor cause a car to shut off

Hi There, This could potentially cause the car to die when you come to a stop, depending on how bad the problem or signal from the mass air flow sensor is. The mass air flow sensor (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/mass-airflow-sensor-replacement) monitors air intake...
Read more

how much does it cost to fix a transfer case?

Read more
  1. Home
  2. Estimates
  3. Chevrolet
  4. K1500
  5. Control Arm Assembly Replacement

How can we help?

Our service team is available 7 days a week, Monday - Friday from 6 AM to 5 PM PST, Saturday - Sunday 7 AM - 4 PM PST.

1 (844) 997-3624 · hi@yourmechanic.com

Read FAQ
GET A QUOTE