Replaced front ball joints 3 times. Once within a month after recall 98v053000 repairs. *ak the vehicle had to be serviced again for clunking but dealer couldn't determine the cause. Consumer fells uneasy driving this vehicle.
1998 Chevrolet Blazer suspension complaints
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Dealer has been very helpful, however second set of lower ball joints only lasted 11,000 to 12,000 miles. When getting the vehicle aligned I was told the pitman arm an idler arm are worn excessively. I am being told that this is not a normal occurrence. I am concerned with the high rate of wear on these steering components. The vehicle is not "off roaded". It is used as a commuter vehicle by my wife. The vehicle has the original tires and the suspension has not been altered. At this point my dealer has not yet been able to inspect the latest problem due to scheduling conflicts I have had, not the dealers fault. I have recently notified chevrolet of my concern, but have not yet received a response from them. Is this a common problem? I do believe this is a safety concern.
Vehicle started making a clunking noise coming from underneath hood. Consumer took vehicle to dealership, and mechanic replaced all off upper ball joints. Mechanic told her that it shouldn't happen at 45000 miles. There were no injuries.
Vehicle vibrates while driving the dealer has been unable to rectify the problem, the tires were checked and replaced but the vibration persisted. Nlm
Second set tires worn out at 39000 miles due to unidentified frt sus.problem.due to unusual amount of dealer verified concerns and past title history,even though most occured before factory w/added gmpp all attemts to have local gm dealers repair any of the problems acknowlaged, have been refused at presant time car sits in my driveway and we are using a rental paid for by me. The dealers,and factory have passified me through 3/36 coverage and made me think some conserns were not valid,because I was forced to drive vehc.all complaints have been duplicated and varified,documented by many gm techs. As well as passengers,private shops and the same dealer who questened concerns.my job,marrage,and daily life have been affected and saftey was and is disregaurded by what I once considered the greatest auto manufacturer in the world,there are many problems that exist to date and were recorded before 3/36 *ak( dot number: tire size: p235/70r15 )
While driving at any speed the vehicle pulls to the right. Dealer has seen vehicle several times, and has aligned vehicle. Dealer said it was normal. *ak
While driving vehicle at any speed the vehicle pulls to the right. And making sharp turns, such as in a parking lot, there is a popping noise present. Dealer has seen numerous times and no remedy has been found.
While driving on the highway noticed when going over bumps that the wheels would vibrate very badly. Vehicle also pulled to the right. Contacted dealer and they said that this was normal.
Makes loud popping sound. Fixed 1x in aug. Said it was control arm. Worked at first, now it's back. Help!
Lower ball joints were worn out, rear bushings seized. Dealer contacted and repairwork done, replacements made. Provide further information. *ak
Front end noise required repair. Mjs
Consumer continues to experience problems noise with brake system, several repairs of pad and rotors repositioning of the brake cables have not corrected problems. Yh
Moving at approximately 15 MPH in a condiminium plan, I rounded a curve when the right front side of my vehicle dropped down and my vehicle swerved right onto the grass hillside beside the road. When aaa arrived, it looked like the wheel had fallen off. After having it towed to the nearest dealer, they informed me that the tie rod had pulled out of the ball joint which holds the wheel to the axle. The service manager then informed me that they would not fix it under warranty because it was his impression that something had been hit because their was grass and dirt up under the front right bumper and wheel well. I explained to him that the grass and dirt was from when the vehicle slammed into the grass hillside after the wheel fell off but it did not change his opinion. I decided to pay $300 to tow my vehicle back to the dealer I leased it from. They would not fix it under warranty either citing the original service man's report. After several letters and calls to chevrolet's customer service, they finally responded to me and said there were no grounds for fixing the problem under warranty. The damage to the vehicle ended up being $1200.00 to fix the ball joint and tie rod. Not to mention another $400 for body work. On top of this, my dealer claimed that when the wheel fell off, the entire frame was bent. How could a sport utility vehicle traveling 15 MPH get its frame bent from the tie rod braking? On top of that, it took my dealer, 5 weeks to fix the problem. It cost me $750 out of my own pocket to pay for a rental car. I didnt' turn it into my insurance because they informed me they would have to list it as an 'at fault accident' since the dealer would not fix the problem under warranty. So basically, a manufacturer's problem cost me $2250. What bothers me, is that the whole process was determined by the first moron service guy at the initial dealer who reported that it was his opinion something was struck. Chevrolet would not send a service mgr.
In going from a gas station to a lane of travel where the steering wheel is turned so the four wheels leave the incline at different intervals, the truck severely rocks to a point where you feel that it is going to tip over. This condition seems to increase in intensity until the four wheels come back into alignment, then the condition stops. The wife is scared that the blazer is going to tip over. The dealer says I don't know how to drive it. I have owned for wheel- drive vehicles since 1966. Jeep wagoneers, eagles, cherokee, grand cherokee, and suburaru. I have never before experinced the feeling of tipping over. The dealer said he can't do anything, chevrolet wants me to take it to another dealer. I can show anybody what happens as it happens everytime I gas up, and turn the wheels to leave the gas station. I believe it is a suspension problem. I do a lot of off road driving and have never had a problem of feeling I am going to tip over, only going out of a gas station. Dangerous situation.
While driving at any speed there is alot of clunking andloosenss in front end. Dealer contacted and cannot remedy the problem. Another dealer stated that idler arm malfunctioned. Problem still exists. Provide further information.
Engine check light soon comes on & at 35 miles per hour the car vibrates upon stopping the car almost shuts off.
Vehicle would vibrate whenever driving. Inspected by dealer and was informed that nothing was wrong. Consumer had a independent repair shop inspect vehicle and was informed that the front end was loose approximately 11/2 - 2", and that was not normal. They also said the torsion bar, ideter arm, pitman arm, and both ball joints are unsafe. Seeking help from the federal safety agency in this matter. *ak
Front suspension lower control arms experienced failure.
Abs brake pedal goes all the way to the floor when applied. Extended stopping distance occurs intermittently. Dealer contacted eight times and problem still exists. Cosmetic muffler system had to be replaced. Lower control lever on front drivers side broke off and was replaced. Short in the rear windshield wipers. Rear windshield wiper switch fell out of the dash.sunvisor hinges on mirror on passenger's side broke. Provide further information.
Molding on both side-rear windows is wrinkled and tearing weather strip off door. Popping sound coming from front right side of vehicle(4wd) when starting to move forward.
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