Upper ball joint breakage at 55mph.
1996 Chevrolet Blazer suspension complaints
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Upper ball joint collasped, luckily the car was being driven @ low speed or this could have been a very serious accident!!!!
While driving at any speed vehicle drifted to the right. Vehicle was taken to the dealer for an examination, and mechanic determined that the lower ball joints needed replacement.
Upper and lower ball joints failed.
Brake failure. Brake work done several times including recall of ABS. Which is not included in repair cost. The vehicle was involved in an accident on july 9 2002. The brakes failed without warning at slow speed on surface street resulting in a three car collision one vehicle was totaled. Accident costs not included. Minor injury to drivers of two of the vehicles. Contacted gm and was told that recall work had been done and so would not take any responsiblily etc. Vehicle has been parked since as unable to verify what actual problem is. Brakes failed again when the autobody repair shop took it in for brake check prior to returning to us.
The front tire fell off due to failure of lower control arm.
I own a 1996 chevy blazer I have seen recalls on the upper ball joints but this vehicle wears the ball joints out way more than a regular vehicle should I would have to say this is the sixth set of ball joints that were put on and I don't think I should be required to keep paying for these expensive repairs.
Ball joint separated and control arm need to be replaced.
Upon making a right turn while pulling into a driveway front wheels turned inward and fell off. The upper/lower ball joints wore out prematurely, causing the failure.
Upper ball joints separated, causing the front wheel to vibrate while driving at any speed. Recall 95v080000 dealt with this issue; but, this vehicle was not included in the recall due to model and VIN.
While driving at 30mph on a well paved road, heard a loud bang. Two seconds later, another loud noise was heard, and the blazer tilted to the left like have a blown tire. Luckily, we were going at slow speed and managed to pull the blazer to the curb. After told to the nearby service station, the mechanic said the upper ball joint on the front driver side was pulled off the socket. Subsequently, the wheel rim was cut and tire was blown. After learning that there was a recall of this kind on 1996 blazer, I called gm and gave the VIN. The customer service said my vehicle is not in the recall list and there is nothing he can do. The car is well maintained, oiled and lubricated every 3000 miles. I cannot imagine if this had happened on the free way. This is a dangerous defect that all blazer owner shall know.
In july of 2002 the upper ball joints wore out and were replaced under a factory recall order. Just over one year, the upper ball joints wore out again. Dealer/ manufacturer would resolve the problem free of charge. *ak *scc
I have a 96 chevy blazer with cooling problems. I have replaced the water pump 2 times in the last yr. The radiator needs to be flushed and clean about every 2 months due to slugged and rust build up. I have also had the upper ball joints break on me.
While driving at 45 MPH upper and lower ball joints snapped, which resulted in vehicle spinning around and almost impacting a tree. There is a recall for the upper ball joints, but not for the lower.
Lower ball joint failure/ right & left side idler. Also idler arm & pitman arm loose. *mr *scc
My 1996 chevrolet blazer did not pass a state inspection due to corrosion of the upper and lower ball joints and as well that the idler arm,. The front steering and suspension must be replaced. Upon searching the internet, I have discovered that this has been a serious problem with 1996 blazer's and a recall was issued. I did contact chevrolet and speak with a representative about the recall,however, after providing my vehicle's VIN number, I was told that my blazer does not qualify for the recall. I feel that this is inappropriate. If my vehicle is experiencing the exact same problem discribed in the recall, then it should qualify for the remedy.
Windshield wipers front & rear failed, water pump quit, drive shaft broke, ball joints right front broke, heater quit, air conditioner quit. Drivers side rear view mirror fell off, steering problems, brake problems, universal joints worn out, cracked front rotors,etc.
Both upper and lower ball joints failed. However, consumer was not covered under gmc safety improvement campaign 011-49 or recall 01048 for the lower ball joints, because it only referred to the upper ball joints. *ak. The consumer was informed the lower ball joints failed, due to lack of lubrication.
Steering problems since vehicle acquired. Reported to dealer in 2001, response "unable to replicate customer concern." went to another dealership when problem persisted (2002). Upper ball joint replaced under recall. Returned to dealer because alignment not completed, advised that lower ball joint also bad and not covered by recall but was in similar condition as upper. Did not align at that time either. Attempted contact with gm, they declined to replace, repair or further investigate (ref# 1-78000118).
The upper and lower ball joints failed. *dt
The consumer stated that while driving, the left front upper ball joint separated from the vehicle, causing the tire/wheel problems. Scc
Consumer took vehicle in to have tires serviced, and was told at that time that their was a recall on his vehicle for the upper ball joint. Consumer had never received any notification. Consumer contacted the manufacturer, and was given the run-a-round, but they never sent him the recall letter. Now the manufacturer is fusing to send the letter stated that the vehicle has past the mileage. Ts
Consumer had problems with the upper ball joints. Also stated that while driving the upper ball joint separated and the tire fell off. Dealer was contacted. Dealer fixed and knows about the problem but the vehicle was fixed under warranty. Ph wheel and upper ball joints were replaced.
Driving under the legal speed limit I swered to my left, I heard a noise from under the front end I over corrected the turn and turned left and became airborn rolling 3 times then spinning on the roof, then another car slamed into me. Dt
Dealership is refusing to do recall for the upper ball joint, unless vehicle has already experience the defect stated in the recall. Ts
The federal safety agency# 01 I 018 000 & 01 v 200 000/ball joint separation: consumer states that the left front upper ball joint separated and causing loss of steering. Dealer contacted and informd that the vehicle was not cover under the VIN#. Feel free to provide any further information.
Consumer states ball joints are constantly failing. Consumer has had to replace them twice. A recall was initiated, but consumer's VIN was not included. Related recalls 01v200000 and 01i018000. *ak right front wheel fell off as a result of the faulty ball joints. There was squeaking noise on turns due to idler arm failure. Front pads worn out and rotors failed, both were replaced.
While driving at normal speed two front wheels suddenly went to right, and consumer hit a stone wall. Please provide any further information.
While driving 45mph heard a popping noise .
While recall repairs on upper ball joints were done, mechanic noticed lower ball joints were worn out as well.
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