Lower ball joints and idler arm failure. Vehicle failed state safety inspection. Same components previously replaced by dealer at 36,414. Chevrolet not assuming any responsibility for repeated failure. Dt
1999 Chevrolet Blazer suspension complaints
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Consumer stated that while driving and without warning the front wheel bearing failed causing a distraction to the consumer. Dealer notified. Mr both the left and the right side bearing assemblies failed. Consumer observed loud noises emitting from the front of the vehicle. The left and right side needed replacing within six months of each other.
The right front ball joint broke, which caused the wheel to fall off. Mr
The consumer vehicle was pullling to the right and making noise. The dealership is aware of the problem. Ts
Consumer states that when had tires rotated notice that all 4 ball joints were bad. Nlm
Weld plate that holds stabilizer bar on snapped off.
Front ball joints failed, causing vehicle to shake, affecting control and wear of front tires. Please describe details.
Front wheel hub on on front driver and passenger side had to be replaced several times due to a grinding noise when driving.*ak idler arm and ball joint were also replaced.
Both front wheel bearings have failed under 50,000 miles of wear. Dealer was not contacted. *ak consumer called the AC delco company to retrieve parts needed. This was to no avail. Consumer was informed that gm and other dealers have first priority to the parts and would be able to buy from the dealer.
The driver side upper ball joint failedcoming out of a mcdonalds making a left turn at slow speed. I pulled it over immediately and had it towed. I have the part (upper ball joint) and it is very mangled. I ahve not been in any accidents, hit any curves, and get them lubed every 3,000 miles when I have the oil changed. I really would hate to have seen this happen on the highway at 65 or 70 MPH. The only thing I asked the dealer is if the part was under recall. They said no. The $975.00 is for replacement of all the ball joints. I did not feel comfortable changing just the one just in case. I do have all the parts. If you want them I can send them to you. I am not doing this to get out of paying the bill. I have already payed it in full. It bothers me that it happened because I go out of my way to make sure that my vehicle is maintained properly. Another point is that I had new tires put on three weeks ago, with an alignment, and supposedly everything was ok then.
Consumer states when to get alignment, was told alignment could not be performed unless the ball joints were replaced, the dealer noted that the lower ball joints wore out due to lack of lubrication which may have caused the vehicle to pulling th the left, the dealer replaced upper and lower ball joints on both sides, replaced idler and pitman arm and perform alignment, dealer stated never heard of any recall. However there is a recall campaign 01v200000 involving replacing upper and lower ball joints. Consumer wants to be reimbursed for repairs.
Consumer stated the upper and lower ball joints had worn at low mileage. Took to dealer for tire work and dealer indicated ball joints needed replacing.*nlm
Vehicle was pulling to side and steering wheel had too much play. Dealer replaced idler arm. Did not remedy the problem. On 10 april 2002 right front upper and lower ball joints were replaced. Reported by david bluman.
Consumer reporting excessive wear of brake pads and rotors, from 17,614 to 35,500 miles there were three sets of brake rotors and two sets of brake pads replace on the vehicle, and the problem reoccurs. The dealer has been notified. *nlm water leak on passenger side floor, driver side door rattles going over bumps, both front windows outer molding comes off, moldings replaced, humming noise from front wheels when coming to a stop, wheel bearing / hub replaced.
Vehicle is locking up and sliding all over the highway. Can be riding along, and all of a sudden vehicle slides to the right. Has had near accidents in three different places.
The right upper control arm ball joint failed without warning while traveling at 55 MPH. It was very difficult to maintain control of the vehicle, and I suspect that if my wife would have been driving she would not have been able to stop the vehicle safely. This was very dangerous. Luckily I was not on the expressway. I know that chevy blazers had recalls for this defect in past model years, and I maybe they should again.
Clunking sound in the front of vehicle. Took for alignment and was told that the problem was a loose ball joint. When we contacted the dealer for this problem, we were told that the ball joint could not be loose. They check and could not find a problem because everything was satisfactory according to factory testing. We are still experiencing this problem.
Took truck in for new tires/ excessive wear on front tires/ told both lower ball joints were bad. Mechanic stated he personally worked on 7 or 8 4x4 blazers in the last 2 months, with bad lower ball joints. The yrs on these vehicles ranged from 1997 to 1999. Major safety concerns!!!
Consumer took vehicle in for clunking noises. Dealer came back with ball joint and axle needing to be replaced. Dealer is getting together with district manager in that area to start recall. Dealership is trying to send back every ball joint and axle. Noise is coming from passenger's front side. Axle has a clamp that's not self adjusting, a machine is needed. Grease is leaking out of axle. Ball joints have to play. If repaired dealer said problem will reoccur later on.
Both ball joints on each side of wheel are bad. If they break, wheels could possibly fall off, and consumer could loose steering. *ak
Vibrations very bad at highway speed. Tires repeatedly diagnosed as out of balance and excessive runout. Dealer tried to balance, replace tires and work in differential. They were not able to effect a change. They now saw this is normal performance and have not responded to my reports that vehicle is not fixed.
Vehicle shakes at freeway speeds. Tires and driveshaft has been replaced, no effect.
Before we purchased this vehicle, we noticed the rumble in it, the dealership assured us it would be fixed when we picked it up . Upon driving it for a day or so we realized the rumble was still there. We called the dealership and they took it back in to check it. Could not find the probelm, they contacted gm. As of yet nothing has been done to remedy the problem. It is very frustrating driving a vehicle that rumbles at every stop. We have called chevrolet, but they offer very little in answers. We don't know if anyone else is having this problem or if ours is vehicle is just a fluke.
Strays from side to side onf the road constantly turn the steering wheel, vehicle also bounced all over the road when going over bumps
Manufacturer appears to have failed to grease ball joints during assembly. It also appears that two purchsed grease jobs also were not actually performed by the dealer. At 7,000 miles the front end was making grinding noise and the steering wheel was lurching on turns. The dealer's fix is to grease the ball joints and send us back on the road without an inspection nor alignment check.
While driving on highway above 55mph noticed vehicle vibrationg, which it got worse. Took vehicle to the dealer. They kept it for about a month. Also, while driving on highway at 65mph started to pass another vehicle, hit a bump in the road, lost control and started shaking. Just as quickly as it started shaking, it had stopped. Dealer checked the tires.
After engine is warmed up and driving between 58-70 MPH. Vehicle will vibrate, possibly causing loss of vehicle control. Dealer cannot determine cause. *ak
Right side front stabilizer shaft bar is rubbing against the idler arm which could cause steering to lock up. *ak
Pulley makes squealing sound and could cause drive belt failure.... Tire would rub on iner fender well when making turns. Front suspension make a squeeking or creeking sound at any speed when going of any type of bump.....driver side seat adjustment lever broke off in my hand when trying to adjust front seat position.
Clunking noise in the driver's side front suspension when turning in both directions and when driving at slow speeds.
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