1996 Chevrolet Blazer wheels problems

Filed Jun 15, 2009 · Steering, Suspension · 216,000 miles · WI

The front tires are worn, and I have been told that I need upper and lower ball joints. I have had these replaced in the past. This is a continual repair and getting costly. I called gm and they told me there was a recall but because of the time that has past that it is no longer covered. I am in fear of getting in an accident driving the way it is. It is very unsafe. I was told also that I need idler arm replacements.

Filed Jan 24, 2005 · Wheels · 62,000 miles · NY

While driving at 60 MPH the front right wheel completely disengaged from the vehicle. There were no injuries. Please provide any further information. *jb. Consume rclaimed wheel fell off, and son could have been killed.

Filed Jul 23, 2004 · Wheels · 80,000 miles · WI

The wheels were not seated properly on this particular trailer. When trailer was being pulled at any speed the hubs overheated. This caused the axel to be damaged beyond repair.

Filed Jul 27, 2003 · Brakes, Transmission · 85,000 miles · MA

Both rear wheels and axles separated from the rear differential while traveling at 55 MPH on highway. Loss of vehicle control and braking due to severed brake lines and rear wheels separated from rear differential.body damage incurred when rear wheel and axle jammed under rear bumper.

Filed Sep 26, 2002 · Brakes, Steering · NY

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.

Filed May 15, 2002 · Wheels · CA

While pulling outside of driveway, left front wheel fell off. Dealership is aware of problem.*ak

Filed Mar 29, 2002 · Wheels · OH

While driving at 50 MPH front left wheel collapsed, and consumer lost control of vehicle. Contacted dealer ,and dealer was taking a look at vehicle.

Filed Sep 24, 2001 · Wheels · MI

Have excessive laterial run out in both rear tires, firestone states is due to oem wheels bent, wheels measured and well with in mfg spec's, firestone wants to replace with same, as a consumer I want reimbursement for tires, note these are replacement tires from recall last year. Unable to drive vehicle at hwy speeds due to vibration. Also unable to rotate tire per mfg recommendations due to problem. If firestone replaces just rear tires still have fronts with wear from not being able to rotate, firestone says 'to bad'*ak (tiresize: p235/75/r1)

Filed Feb 28, 2001 · Wheels · MO

Front wheel came loose from tire. It holds whole frame of vehicle. Consumer was in reverse and turned out on a main road. About 10 feet there was a pop, steering felt funny. Driver's side wheel popped loose from frame. Consumer will contact manufacturer to refer them to a chevrolet dealer.

Filed Sep 14, 1999 · Wheels · VT

We were travelling westbound on route 4 in west rutland, vermont, at approximately 50 MPH, when we heard a whistling sound. We thought it was air coming through the top of the window, but in a matter of seconds, the car lost control and the front end of the car "fell down". We originally thought we had a blow out, but after we viewed it with other people who stopped to assist, we discovered the rim was severed in half and the tire was totally out of place. A trucker who stopped to assist us, looked underneath and said it appeared to be a ball joint breakage. He could not believe that would happen with a 1996 vehicle with only 24,000 or so miles on it. We also had a state trooper assist us, and he commented on how lucky we were that we weren't hurt. From the time the car lost control, we had skidded approximately 100 feet to the side of the highway, missing the guardrail by inches. The blazer was subsequently towed to a repair shop, where it presently awaits repair. The owner of the shop confirmed the ball joint breakage. We have contacted gm and await a call from one of their representatives to inspect the vehicle.when we originally viewed your site for initial information on how to report this, we noticed two other investigations reported within the past 100 days that indicated similar problems with ball joint breakage. Thank you for any assistance you can provide in this matter as we would like to make other chevy blazer owners aware of this problem.to date, we still can't use the vehicle as we wait for a satisfactory resolution.