Upper left front ball joint broke, dealer claims lack of maint. We have records showing vehicle was serviced every 5000 miles. Including complete front end lube. Gm will not reimburse or admit to any fault do to the warranty was not applicable. Public should be aware of chevy blazer ball joints breaking and wheels falling off at high speeds. Safety should always come first. Gm should acknowledge this.
1996 Chevrolet Blazer suspension complaints
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While driving heard a big bang from the rear end. Dealer contacted and stated the rear end was blown and replaced it with a new one which was defective and also had to be replaced. Proovide further information.
While driving 55 MPH or above the vehicle vibrates in the steering column area cause unknown. Dealer cannot identify the problem. Please give any further details.
Left shock mount had broken from the frame of the car where it had been welded by the factory causing chaffing of the brake line and failure of the brakes.
The right front upper ball joint broke. When that happened, the wheel went side ways. Had the vehicle towed to dealership to find out what really happened.
Ball joint failed. Mjs
The front ball joint broke, causing the driver's and passenger's wheels to fall off, causing an accident.
While applying the brakes, it would make squealing noises. Took to dealer & informed the front brake pads are gone & rotors need turning. Stopping distance is longer when putting on the brakes.
Brake rotors failed.
Upon accelerating, the rear end vibrates.
Left rear shock failed.
Wheel bearings lack sufficient lubrication.
Brakes: took in to dealer for maintenance, told dealer when making left heard a noise. Dealer said that the brakes needed to be replaced, had loose shock absorber bolt, but dealer said that brakes needed to be replaced every 15000 miles.
Rear stabilizer shaft failed.
Owner states that front upper arm/ball joint failure caused her wheel to come off, owner fears for her safety.
While driving above 55mph the vehicle vibrates as the speed increases, the vibration gets worse. Please describe.
Abs brake failure/ABS turned on prematurely.
The weld broke on the front sway bar. Please describe .
Rear end pulls on one side, also front end makes noise.
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