I replaced all of the front ball joints, after 60,000 miles. As a result of the ball joints going bad it messed up my tires, so I had to get new ones. The AC compressor is making really lous noises, it sounds like it is defective bearings, on the front of the compressor.
1996 Chevrolet Blazer suspension complaints
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The upper and lower ball joints are prematurely breaking,causing a loud noise in front end. Please give any further details.
Ea99022, front passenger's ball joint broke, which could have caused a loss of steering control. Dealer said the other 3 ball joints, seem like they may break also. Please provide further information.
Vehicle upper ball joint driver side was dry causing vehicle to collapse while driving, pregnant woman sustained physical injuries other passenger sustained neck and back injuries.
Driving on normal paved road at about 25 MPH, right upper ball joint failed, causing wheel to lock and cant at 45 degree angle (top in/bottom out). This caused partial loss of steering control. Had vehicle been moving faster, the likely result would have been a roll and serious injury. Dealer inspected and said that all ball joints needed replacement despite the fact that the lower ball joints were replaced one year earlier (on 15 sep 98 at 43302 miles). This means that the two lower ball joints were not acceptable after only 22,946 miles). Vehicle has only been used for normal, on-road driving, and has had routine maintenance (including lubrication). This continued and frequent failure of this safety related part implies a serious design defect. I required deeler to supply me with the replaced ball joints should they be needed for inspection.
Coolant,rusty appearance in reservoir/radiator,dealer claims contamination of dexcool.this is a sealed system,gm contaminated system let them fix.claim denied 2/19/00 ball joints breaking? Sloppy,loose sensation in turns,popping of tire/wheel area
Brakes have failed on several occasions, accident on one occasions due to failure.
I wish gm would take this ? Back. No safety defect (s) listed in summary.
I've owned 25 vehicles, its time to switch to a dodge. No safety defect (s) mentioned.
1) the front lower ball joints wore out prematurly causing the vehicle to wander as if it were misaligned. 2) front differential bearing on the 4x4 powertrain failed causing loss of 4x4 engagement.
Front drivers side wheel buckled under while turning left at intersection. Diagnosis was the left upper ball joint was broken. Dealership blamed the breakage on maintenance. However - I have maintenance records which prove that 11 zerks where greased during the 3k mile oil changes. Maintenance records are proven up to 38k. Between 38k and 48k - maintenance was performed my owner - and all zerks where greased based on manufacturers recommended schedule. **background -- over the last 1.5 years before the breakage I had noticed "suspension" noises coming from the drivers side. Clicking - or movement could be sensed from the front. I dismissed it as being wear on the front struts -- obviously that was a mis-interpretation.
While driving at 57 MPH both upper ball joints failed , rubbing against tire rim, and causing loss of control. Dealer claimed both front ball joints were worn out and there was insufficient amount of grease.
1&2) lower left ball joint and idler arm have been replaced, lower right ball joint is showing signs of wear and will require replacement in the near future. 3) 4x4 electric shift just failed last week. Preliminary troubleshooting indicates a #2 failure code which point to either the encoder/shift motor assembly or the transfer case control module (tccm). 4) this is a continuing problem. Whenever the gas gauge indicates 1/8 tank or less and the vehicle stands for more than 2 hours it is difficult to start. It takes 4-5 tries and requires that the gas pedal be pressed about 1/2 travel in order to start. When taken to the dealer for repair with a nearly empty gas tank, dealer claimed that they could not duplicate the problem. Yet, the day before the hard starting problem occured at least 6 times.
While driving 50 mp upper ball joint broke, causing loss of control cause unknown. Please give any further details.
While driving 50 MPH the upper right ball joint broke, causing wheel to split, resulting in loss of control.
When putting the vehicle into reverse while coming out of the garage, the whole front end fell apart.
4 ball joints have excessively worn out within 75000, causing a safety hazard.please provide further information.
Replaced ball joints and antisway bar at 40,000 miles. Dealer refused to even discuss reagrding warranty. Brakes pads were replaced at 30,000 and 60,000 miles. Very early wearout on vehicle which only is used for highway driving...ie low brake usage vs. Mileage.
When driving at any speed there is a loud banging noise coming from the front suspension of the vehicle, and there is shaking within the steering wheel due to the upper control arm/ ball joint wearing out. It had to be replaced.
Check engine light has been on constant. Yh
Car sputtered and lost power on two occasions. First time engine was replaced. Second time distibutor was replaced. Third diagnosis for the "check engine soon" light being on was that the cateletic converter is no good. Dealer is replacing it. This dealer also indicates that both lower ball joints are worn out. Must be replaced. This seems outrageous for a 3.5 yr old truck which has not been off-road. Summary: new radiator system, new engine, new distributor, new cateletic convertor, and soon to have new ball joints -- all prior to 45000 miles. I fear this vehicle may be dangerous.
Jack's chevrolet's service department at only 45,000 miles reported front end looseness which included upper and lower ball joints and idler arm. Would like chevrolet to act socially responsible and repair this obvious defect and not push off onto unsuspecting public.
No summary listed for above vehicle.
All four ball joints failed causing steering to be off, vehicle to wander and damage to other components. Nlm
Upper ball joint pulled out of the socket, causing spindle to fall and cut the rim in half, resulting in a loss of tire. The dealer would not replace because the warranty had expired.
Backing out driveway with foot on brakes, heard a clunking noise & then scraping sound. Wheel rubbing against suspension, left upper ball joint had ripped out, and the right uppoer ball joint was ready to rip out. Ball joints replaced by dealer at owner's expense. Dealer denies that there is a defect. *ak
At time of deliver the weather stripping on driver's side door missing and wiper blade cover. Mjs
When leaving a parking lot onto the street, there was a "clunk" sound which came from the right front tire area. I drove approximately one block and heard a rubbing sound, thought I had a flat. I pulled into a parking lot and observed the right front tire was tilted in toward the center of the vehicle. The dealer replaced the upper right and both lower ball joints. When I asked how this happened, I was told "metal fatigue".
Upper left ball joint broke, causing the wheel to fall off the vehicle. Please give any further details.
The front end pops very loud when the temperature reaches 50 degrees, the dealer has checked out this promblem several times, but can never pinpoint the problem. They have been looking at this problem since it was new, but now that it is out of warranty g.m. Doesn't want to have any problem with it .I've talked to g.m. Several times, but they won't listen to the complaint.
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