2001 Chevrolet Blazer: ball joint or control arm failure

Filed Apr 13, 2007 · Suspension · 74,000 miles · FL

Tl*- the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet blazer. While driving the upper ball joint snapped and the wheel collapsed sideways, leaning towards the inside of the vehicle, but the vehicle continued to travel at 70 MPH. The contact had the vehicle towed, and replaced the ball joint as well as anything that might have been damaged himself. The current mileage was 76,000 and the failure mileage was 74,000.

Filed Dec 28, 2006 · Brakes, Fuel system · 159,097 miles · ME

Since I bought my 2001 chevy blazer, I've had to replace ball joints everytime I have a front end alignment. This year I've replaced 3 wheel bearings, fuel pump, and I just lost my transmission. I've had the light recall fixed. My service engine light stays on, but you cannot put a computer to it because it doesn't work. My ABS light comes and goes. Whats next?

Filed Nov 21, 2005 · Brakes · 54,000 miles · PA

Dt: the contact stated when applying the brakes the vehicle had no braking capability. Upon inspection, the contact found the hydraulic brake lines were punctured. This failure was due to the brake lines rubbing against other components of the vehicle. There were no prior warnings indicating a problem with the vehicle. The vehicle is at a repair shop at this time. *ak the hydraulic brake hose rubbing against the upper control arm. The drivers side was also showing signs of wear. Updated 12/07/05.

Filed Jul 11, 2005 · Suspension · 56,218 miles · TX

My 2001 chevy blazer had uneven tire wear indicating the need for a front end alignment. During the inspection I was informed that the lower ball joints had to be replaced as well as the idler arm and should do the upper joints as well. I had never heard of a vehicle with 56,000 miles needing to have this done. Of course, now I hear of many owners having the same problem. The unexpected $900 bill was not pleasant! The mechanic said it was a common problem that he saw with chevy products. Do I have any chance of being compensated for the less than quality parts installed on my vehicle?

Filed Apr 8, 2004 · Suspension · 66,000 miles · MO

While driving at any speed consumer continued to hear a thumping sound coming from the front of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for an examination, and dealer determined that lower ball joints needed replacement. *ak

Filed Jan 15, 2004 · Suspension, Transmission · 44,000 miles · OH

Transmission dropped out @44000 miles. 12/02 had to replace both front ball joints. Summer of '03 started making loud popping noises which came from front right area, it would pull unexpectedly to either side - mainly to the right and service 4wd light would come on. 10/03 had to have right front wheel bearing replaced. Could find nothing wrong with 4wd-don't know why light keeps coming on. Now 01/04, right front wheel bearing needs replaced again. I'm told part under warranty as long as I own vehicle cause gm has received so many complaints. What is gm doing to correct the root cause of this? I see I am not the only one with this problem. Thank god I have not had any accidents, but have had a few near misses because the it would "jerk instantly" and it caught me off guard. Does an accident / injury / fatality have to happen before corrective action is taken?

Filed May 31, 2001 · Suspension · OH

When servicing the tires there was a loud pop noise. Dealer claimed cause was a loose upper control arm. Dealer replaced upper contrl arm. Service manager stated it was same defect as mentioned in recall 01v126000 for trailblazer, 2002. *ak