Took my 1997 blazer for pa. State inspection,failed because of corroded lower ball joints...replaced at my expense. Mechanic also advised me to keep an eye on idler arm-looked to be weakening. I later went on dealer website and found a recall notice for upper and lower ball joints for this vehicle. I called dealer and was told my VIN # was not included in recall. Called chevrolet and was told there was no recall for lower ball joints, only uppers. My mechanic was shocked to see such extreme corrosion on a later model and he said it was so bad he couldn't believe it had not fallen off and caused an accident.
1997 Chevrolet Blazer suspension complaints
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The vehicle experienced the same defect with the lower ball joint as stated in recall # 01 v 200 000, however the vehicle identification number was not included in the recall.
While driving a 1997 chevrolet blazer with under 34,000 miles on it with no prior warning the left front ball joint snapped causing the wheel to bend inward causing me to lose control of the vehicle narrowly avoiding an accident. The vehicle was towed to a mechanic that found the other three ball joints to be loose and in poor condition as well. He was shocked to find such a condition on such a low mileage vehicle as well.
The upper ball joint was inoperative, which caused the steering wheel to tighten.
Vehicle was taken in for a routine inspection for tires, consumer states that mechanic noticed that the lower control arm ball joint had failed. No warning. Please provide any further information. Ts
Consumer stated that the vehicle's steering became loose and "wobbly". Also noticed that vehicle was having excessive alignment problems. Dealer diagnosed that the upper and lower front ball joints were corroded causing problems. Mr
Upper and lower ball joints have to be replaced due to the joints separating while consumer was driving. Contacted dealer, and dealer stated that the vehicle was not included in recall 01i081000
While traveling at 65 MPH heard a loud noise and front end suddenly went down to the ground. *ak vehicle experienced upper ball joint separation, consumer states that there was a crash with one injury, also mentions recall 01e018, but states he never received a recall.
While traveling at 30 MPH ball joint came apart and caused the passenger side tire to go inward towards the engine. *jb there was a recall to replaced ball joints. However vehicle was not included in recall. Wheel bearings, upper and lower ball joints and control arm had to be replaced.
Vehicle has lose steering, when vehicle hitting a bump it felt real hollow. This was a result of bad lower ball joints.
Front lower control arm broke, resulting in loss of control. Contacted dealer,and dealer stated that this vehicle was not included in recall 01v200000 due to VIN. Vehicle is outside of recall region (rust belt)
Need replacement of lower ball joints in order to pass inspection
While getting an oil change technician informed consumer that upper and lower ball joints and idle arm needededto be replaced. Dealer notified, and informed that consumer that upper ball joint is cover edunder a recall, but not lower ball joint and idle arm. Feel free to provide any further information.
Dealership refused to honor recall. Dealer claimed there was nothing wrong with lower control arms. But after a state inspection, vehicle failed due to bad lower control arms. Dealer still refuseed to honor recall.*ak
Left upper front control arm broke at 35 MPH. Then on 15 april 2002 upper right front control arm broke at 35 MPH. There is a recall o1v200000, but this vehicle is not affected due to VIN, vehicle was retailed in a non-inclusive state.
Consumer heard noises under vehicle. Took it to a mechanic, and found that upper and lower ball joints were corroded. Has not had any accident, but was afraid since discovering this problem.
Tire wear due to ball joints needed to be replaced. Dealer has been contacted. Please provide further information.
My vehicle has been inspected by a certified mechanic as having defective upper ball joints. After investigation into a similar recall on gm vehicles I find that they are replacing these ball joints on my year and make of vehicle.the problem is that I'm told that my VIN number does not fall in the recall VIN numbers. Well who decides what VIN numbers should be covered and is it possible that they made the cutoff at the wrong point? I need to have these repairs done and I feel that every vehicle made in that year should be covered. Please forward these comments to anyone that could help and especially to all chevrolet manufacturers and dealers.I guess its time to buy a ford.
Consumer states having problems with the lower ball joint dislocating. Nlm
Having vehicle serviced for an upper ball joint recall, noticed however that as a result of recall repairs front two tires have an uneven wear on them. Manufacturer stated did not have to do an alignment on vehicle after replacing upper ball joint.
While driving steering was not working rightly. At same had received a recall notice. Then ,took vehicle to dealer for upper balls joint. But, mechanic said that lower balls joints had to be replaced. Warranty had expired seven days befor,e and had to be repaired at owner's espence. Please provide more information.
When recall 01i018000 repairs on upper ball joint were done mechanic noticed that lower ball joints needed to be replaced, as well.
Re: recall id 3's 01l08000 & 01v200000, dealer claims my vehicle is not included in these recalls. Independent review shows that ball joints and idler arm needs replacing at less than 50k miles. Will recall be expanded?
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The federal safety agency recall 01-I-018-000/ manufcturer's recall 01049; vehicle was taken to dealer to have recall repairs performed on upper ball joints. Vehicle was denied service due to being over 100,000 mileage as stated in recall letter. Also, vehicle could lose steering. Currentl, vheicle is experiencing too much play, morethan normal in steering wheel. Manufacturer was notified.
While making a turn at an intersection while driving approximately 0 to 5 MPH, left/ front wheel unexpectedly collapsed. Local dealership determined that left upper control arm/ ball joint disconnected and caused the problem. Please provide any additional information / documentation.
This vehicle has had numerous problems. From bad dexcool, witch caused a major overhaul of the cooling system at approx. 37000 or 3 1/2 yr. Yet chevrolet states the coolant is good for 5yr or 150,000. The front ball joints had to be replaced at approx. 35,000. Just over the 3yr warranty with no help from chevy despite numerous complaints of this failure. Also have had two batteries in the system one after only 3000 miles and the second one is now out at 38000 miles. There is a short in the system that still has not been found. The shift lever handle has been a changed 3 times and still rattle after approx. A month of use. The front drivers side mirror shakes to the point it is hard to see out of when driving. The hood rattles when going over bumps, which can be fixed by adding a solid rubber gasket at the top of hood to keep the hinge stops from bouncing on the frame. The front brakes had to be redone at 28,000.
Vehicle was taken in for recall on the upper ball joints, consumer was also informed that the lower ball joints needed to be replaced, however they were not included in the recall.
While driving 20 MPH there was a loud knocking on front right tire, took vehicle to mechanic, consumer was then informed that there was a recall on 1997, chevrolet, blazer concerning upper and lower ball joints, it was not safe to drive vehicle. Manufacturer stated this vehicle was not included in recall due to VIN. *ak
Both front lower ball joints were defective. Dealer was notified, and informed consumer that it was not covered under a manufacturer's recall. Feel free to provide any further information concerning this matter.
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