Dt*: the contact stated while driving 25 MPH the right front control arm separated from the suspension. There is a the federal safety agency recall, # 93v157000, regarding the suspension front. The VIN was not included in the recall.
1994 Chevrolet Beretta: ball joint or control arm failure
5 of the 84 complaints about the 1994 Chevrolet Beretta describe ball joint or control arm failure.
- owner complaints
- 5
- of this car's complaints
- 6%
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 1 service bulletin for this area of the car. See below
Ball joint or control arm failure by model year
- 19952
- 19945
- 19922
What owners say
Car was squawking and vibrating especially when brake is applied. I took it to an independent mechanic. He told me that lower control arms is badly worn out and the gmc should replace it free since it is the most safety part of the car. So I called gmc consumer section and talked to one adviser ms. Gloria. (ref.#03027319) she insisted that gm will not cover it. I believe it as unfair and must be covered. Earlier I made a report to the federal safety agency (odi-740067) since it was a safety issue I took the car to les stanford chevrolet in dearborn mi and got both the control arms repaired. They charged me about 650.00 dollars.(tel# 313-565 6000) will you please help me for gm to refund the money.
Car vibrates very badly on applying brake. Thumbing noise from front wheels. Squawking noise. Mechanic told it is from lower control arm separated from t welding and is a safety issue. Manufacturer will fix the problem free. Refer: campaign 94co3 & the federal safety agency 93v157000 (seems to be the same problem).
While driving there is a rattling sound. Also, when applying brakes there is a knocking noise due to lower control arm bushing malfunctioning. Parts were replaced at owner's cost. *ak
When applying brakes the front of vehicle would shake. Owner took vehicle to an independent repair shop. He was informed that the control arm bushings has been worn out.
Service bulletins that may apply
Related recalls
Suspension: front
- What is wrong
- The suspension support assemblies do not meet general motors corporation's specification for weld integrity and the affected weld can fail causing the front of the control arm to separate from the suspension support assembly.
- Risk
- If this occurs, the affected tire/wheel assembly can movesubstantially from its designed position and steering control can be severelyimpaired which may result in an accident.
- Remedy
- Install revised suspension supports with adequate weld integrity.
Recall number 93V157000 · Recall details
Questions about the 1994 Chevrolet Beretta ball joint
Is ball joint or control arm failure a common problem on the 1994 Chevrolet Beretta?
5 of 84 owner complaints about the 1994 Chevrolet Beretta (6%) mention ball joint or control arm failure. The model year with the most reports is 1994.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1994 Chevrolet Beretta?
There is 1 recall and 1 service bulletin for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
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