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edcon1983 · 06-23-2020, 10:42 PM

I bumped a curb this morning with my right front tire while rounding a
turn at about 10-15 mph. It tweaked something but also caused my stabilitrak warning to come on as well as disable traction control. I pulled the wheel and looked at everything but didn't see anything obvious that was bent. I figured the tie rod would be pretty noticeable if that bent. It appears perfectly straight. The only other thing I saw that looked like it could possibly bend based on the way the wheel hit is the lower forward control arm. It's hard to tell if it's bent because it has an intentional curve to it.

Anyone know what would be the most likely things to consider? I'd prefer not to buy a bunch of parts to see what fixes it. Also, I'm not sure why the stabilitrak was affected by it.

Any insight is appreciated. Thanks.

lemontwist · 06-23-2020, 10:52 PM

i bent mine also

FasNuf · 06-23-2020, 11:26 PM

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Originally Posted by edcon1983

I bumped a curb this morning with my right front tire while rounding a
turn at about 10-15 mph. It tweaked something but also caused my stabilitrak warning to come on as well as disable traction control. I pulled the wheel and looked at everything but didn't see anything obvious that was bent. I figured the tie rod would be pretty noticeable if that bent. It appears perfectly straight. The only other thing I saw that looked like it could possibly bend based on the way the wheel hit is the lower forward control arm. It's hard to tell if it's bent because it has an intentional curve to it.

Anyone know what would be the most likely things to consider? I'd prefer not to buy a bunch of parts to see what fixes it. Also, I'm not sure why the stabilitrak was affected by it.

Any insight is appreciated. Thanks.

Take it in to a chassis shop and get the alignment checked. They should be able to tell you if there are any issues with the parts.

FasNuf · 06-23-2020, 11:27 PM

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Originally Posted by lemontwist

i bent mine also

Duct take should take care of it.

lemontwist · 06-23-2020, 11:42 PM

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Originally Posted by FasNuf

Duct take should take care of it.

zip ties are the new duct tape

102SS · 06-24-2020, 06:36 AM

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Originally Posted by edcon1983

I bumped a curb this morning with my right front tire while rounding a
turn at about 10-15 mph. It tweaked something but also caused my stabilitrak warning to come on as well as disable traction control. I pulled the wheel and looked at everything but didn't see anything obvious that was bent. I figured the tie rod would be pretty noticeable if that bent. It appears perfectly straight. The only other thing I saw that looked like it could possibly bend based on the way the wheel hit is the lower forward control arm. It's hard to tell if it's bent because it has an intentional curve to it.

Anyone know what would be the most likely things to consider? I'd prefer not to buy a bunch of parts to see what fixes it. Also, I'm not sure why the stabilitrak was affected by it.

Any insight is appreciated. Thanks.

I just replaced both front control arms one had the bushing side worn and the other had the ball joint side.

I think it was from when I ran a deer over on the highway a year a half ago and got 3 wheels off the ground.

I didn't get any codes or anything I just needed 2 new front wheel bearings and a new fascia.

Get your Stabilitrac codes read at AutoZone.

lemontwist · 06-24-2020, 07:37 PM

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Originally Posted by 102SS

I just replaced both front control arms one had the bushing side worn and the other had the ball joint side.

I think it was from when I ran a deer over on the highway a year a half ago and got 3 wheels off the ground.

I didn't get any codes or anything I just needed 2 new front wheel bearings and a new fascia.

Get your Stabilitrac codes read at AutoZone.

102SS · 06-24-2020, 10:52 PM

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Originally Posted by lemontwist

Transport truck hit Bambi in the right lane and it spun off the front of the truck into the left lane as I was passing the truck.

It happened at about 1am when I was driving home from the Bills vs Patriots Monday Night Football game.

mikeman · 06-28-2020, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by lemontwist

i bent mine also

Either that or you have the cool hoverflight feature like the Delorean in Back to the Future 2. lol!

Avalnch · 06-29-2020, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by edcon1983

I bumped a curb this morning with my right front tire while rounding a
turn at about 10-15 mph. It tweaked something but also caused my stabilitrak warning to come on as well as disable traction control. I pulled the wheel and looked at everything but didn't see anything obvious that was bent. I figured the tie rod would be pretty noticeable if that bent. It appears perfectly straight. The only other thing I saw that looked like it could possibly bend based on the way the wheel hit is the lower forward control arm. It's hard to tell if it's bent because it has an intentional curve to it.

Anyone know what would be the most likely things to consider? I'd prefer not to buy a bunch of parts to see what fixes it. Also, I'm not sure why the stabilitrak was affected by it.

Any insight is appreciated. Thanks.

Definitely get your alignment checked. Your Stabilitrak issues are likely due to a damaged sensor.

edcon1983 · 06-30-2020, 09:44 PM

I replaced the lower forward control arm and inner and outer tie rod. It had no effect on the issue. I adjusted the tie rod so the the wheel was relatively aligned with the other so it is a little more driveable to get it to an alignment shop this weekend. Adjusting the tie rod got rid of the "service stabilitrak" warning. I'm eager to find out what got so jacked up from a minimal impact.

Thanks for all the input so far. I'll follow up.

06-23-2020, 10:42 PM	#1
edcon1983 Drives: 2014 Camaro LT2 Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: Emmaus PA Posts: 2	Bent control arm? I bumped a curb this morning with my right front tire while rounding a turn at about 10-15 mph. It tweaked something but also caused my stabilitrak warning to come on as well as disable traction control. I pulled the wheel and looked at everything but didn't see anything obvious that was bent. I figured the tie rod would be pretty noticeable if that bent. It appears perfectly straight. The only other thing I saw that looked like it could possibly bend based on the way the wheel hit is the lower forward control arm. It's hard to tell if it's bent because it has an intentional curve to it. Anyone know what would be the most likely things to consider? I'd prefer not to buy a bunch of parts to see what fixes it. Also, I'm not sure why the stabilitrak was affected by it. Any insight is appreciated. Thanks.

06-23-2020, 10:52 PM	#2
lemontwist Drives: 12 2SS/RS L99,11 2SS/RS LS3totaled Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: mooresville nc Posts: 1,048	i bent mine also Attached Images

06-30-2020, 09:44 PM	#11
edcon1983 Drives: 2014 Camaro LT2 Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: Emmaus PA Posts: 2	I replaced the lower forward control arm and inner and outer tie rod. It had no effect on the issue. I adjusted the tie rod so the the wheel was relatively aligned with the other so it is a little more driveable to get it to an alignment shop this weekend. Adjusting the tie rod got rid of the "service stabilitrak" warning. I'm eager to find out what got so jacked up from a minimal impact. Thanks for all the input so far. I'll follow up.