1995 Chevrolet Blazer: ball joint or control arm failure

Filed Jul 27, 2005 · Suspension · 93,000 miles · NC · crash

While traveling on asphalt service road at approx. 40 MPH, the front left ball joint failed causing the vehicle to cross the road and into a ditch. Part has since been repaired with the additional repair

Filed Aug 16, 2004 · Suspension · OH

While driving at any speed, the consumer heard a loud noise and the vehicle started to vibrate uncontrollably. The consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle and drove it to a private mechanic for inspection. The mechanic informed the consumer that the upper and lower ball joints needed to be replaced. Please provide further details.

Filed Apr 30, 2003 · Suspension · IN

The vehicle was taken to the dealer to get the tires balanced. The dealer stated the upper ball joints and lower ball joints needed to be replaced.

Filed Jun 14, 2002 · Brakes · OH

In rush hour traffic, normal braking situation upon coming upon stopped traffic ahead. Brake pedal would barly move down when depressed hard (stood upon). Vehicle brakes did not apply. Vehicle continued to act as if throttle was simply released (coasting). Steered through traffic onto grass median, rolled to near stop. At about 5 MPH, brake pedal made three distict "jumps" to floorboard and brakes then applied. Car stopped. No ABS light came on. Brake rotors and pads replaced 3 weeks earlier. Ball joints replaced 2 weeks earlier. Then experienced progressily worse brake pedal resistance ( no movement upon pressure) intermitancy and complained of problem to dealer on day before event. Similar shorter events happened prior days but with less "startling" result. Experience very intermitant, perhaps 1 time out of 200 braking attempts. On 6/13/02, dealer checked ABS computer, no codes stored. Released back to driver. On day of event (6/14/02), returned directly to dealer, who road tested car with "tech/2" monitor attached. Monitoring revealed need to replace both front hub assemblies. Both hub assemblies replaced same day, tech/2 monitoring afterward found system normal.

Filed May 22, 2002 · Suspension, Transmission · MI

The truck was making a cluck during left turns from the drivers front tire, I took it to sears for inspection and they could not find any problems but did say that the ball joints (all four) were going bad and needed replacement soon. I took it to the dealer where purchased for another inspection and they said the sound was due to the ball joints (cost to replace=$700). I had the ball joints replaced...the truck still makes the sound and in addition, now makes the cluck when turning right in addition to left. At the same time, I had the mechanics inspect the drive train due to a grinding sound that is getting worse and changes with speed. They determined that the rear differential is bad and will need to be rebuilt/replaced in the very near future (at a cost of about $1000).

Filed Apr 22, 2002 · Suspension · IL

Upper and lower ball joints malfunctioned, causing unusual noise to occur while driving. Please provide any further details.

Filed Feb 27, 2002 · Suspension · MI

While traveling noticed vehicle shaking. Service technician indicated that ball joints needed to be replaced. Please provide further information.

Filed Oct 9, 2001 · Suspension · NJ

There has been a recall on the chevrolet, blazer, model year 1996 - 1998 for the same problem. I was told by the service manager at ramsey chevrolet, my car is not covered under this recall. I was told the parts were worn out. It is extremely dangerous and not driveable so I feel this is a safety issue. Can you please advise? Thank you! The wearing out of the front universal ball joint and iver arm is a safety issue and this should be replaced by the manufacturer.*ak recall number 01v2.

Filed Sep 25, 2001 · Fuel system, Suspension · WI

Vehicle makes a clunking noise when turning or riding over bumpy streets. Dealer confirmed that upper and lower ball joints on each side needed replacing, and 1995 models were having a common problem. Service technician stated problem has caused accidents and referred consumer to personnel.*ak consumer also complains that gasoline was leaking out of the injection bulk head, causing the fuel injection to fail, consumer repaired at own expense, when consumer notified manufactuer hot line of condition, manufacturer was only aware of this condition in the state of california where there are recalls for the fuel injection system.

Filed May 17, 2001 · Suspension · MD

Left lower ball joint ripped through control arm. Also on may 16th, 2001, right ball joint ripped through lower control arm. Dealership has not determined cause of this defect. Please provide any additional information/attachments.

Filed Apr 4, 2001 · Brakes, Fuel system · IL

Pulling into a parking lot, right ball joint broke. Also, when leaving a parking lot, fuel injector failed, causing hydraulic brakes are terrible.

Filed Dec 6, 2000 · Body · OR

The frame rail near the control arm has cracked in 7 places.