Chevrolet Colorado ball joint problems

Filed Sep 1, 2025 · Steering · DE

After purchasing my 2016 Chevrolet Colorado Z71 (approx. 113,000 miles) from Avalon Honda in New Jersey, steering began to exhibit an intermittent, jerky, “cog‑like” feel—almost as if slipping or catching. It’s unpredictable but recurrent, raising serious concern for sudden loss of control and potential collision. A repair shop replaced the front passenger‑side control arm, but the issue persists. It comes and goes, making it difficult to diagnose. I believe this may be a hidden steering defect that needs formal investigation.

Filed Feb 3, 2024 · Suspension · MA

Vehicle pulls to the left and noise in front end. Excessive play in left upper ball joint and control arm. Reported to Chevrolet dealership, parts replaced under factory warranty Told dealership I was going to report to NHSTA Do not know what became of the parts

Filed Mar 21, 2023 · Suspension, Transmission · KS

There is an active service bulletin for 2017 Chevy Colorados. My vin does not fall under that service bulletin. I started two case numbers with Chevy. My truck is in the shop for ref service bulletin # 18-NA-355. Same problem and the same fix. Mine got so bad the control arms need replaced. Please add my vin to the service bulletin so Chevy will take responsibility for their manufacturing mess up. Thank you.

Filed Oct 27, 2021 · Steering · GA

While inspecting underneath vehicle trying to locate a squeak on the driver side I found that the steering system has a leaked down my tie rod boot. I did some research on why it would randomly leak and found that it previously had a recall on my vehicle.

Filed Sep 18, 2020 · Suspension · 10,000 miles · MO

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 chevrolet colorado. The contact stated that the vehicle downshifted to 3rd gear while approaching a downhill slope. The contact stated that extra effort was needed to steer the vehicle. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who changed the oil and informed the contact that the driver's side upper control arm was defective and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to poage chevrolet (851 w pearce blvd, wentzville, mo 63385) where a pending appointment was scheduled. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 10,000.

Filed Nov 8, 2019 · Suspension · 763 miles · GA · crash

While traveling straight down a gravel driveway the front passenger control arm broke causing the wheel to collapse and fold up under the vehicle. The vehicle was traveling at approximately 15 MPH. The driver noticed loss of steering and then an abrupt stop. There were no signs that anything was wrong with the vehicle before the incident occured. The vehicle did not strike anything to cause the damage. The driveway was in good condition and there was nothing unusually that would have caused this type of failure. No one was hurt in the incident. The fracture in the control arm shows signs of cracking (based on picture attached).

Filed Aug 16, 2019 · Body · 20,000 miles · MI

Upper control arm, right hand side, went bad and needed replacement in under 20,000 miles. Detected with a clunking noise, and confirmed when I went in for alignment. It was replaced before it broke, but a broken control arm is a major safety risk.

Filed Feb 5, 2019 · Body, Brakes · MA

Truck has 25,000 miles. I do not drive it often because fuel economy has never been as advertised, no better than 15 mpg. When it worked, it was fun to drive. Now fails inspection because the frame is severely rusted, my truck is now unsafe. Not cost effective to repair, I have to sell as scrap. Radio replaced once. Blower works but very noisy. Abs sensors were replaced after 10,000 miles and need replacement again. I have replaced inner and outer tie rods after 21k miles. I have replaced gas tank gasket and exterior cab brake light. Also replaced transmission shifter cable due to rust. Tube on rack and pinion rusted and replaced. Tiny coolant leak that I cant find. All I can remember. Most faulty vehicle I have ever owned. Never buy a first year model of any vehicle.

Filed Nov 3, 2017 · Transmission · 22,000 miles · CO

My 2015 chevrolet colorado z71 4x4 has a serious, violent vibration at highway speed. The dealership has had the vehicle for going on 40 days. The truck had approximately 24-25000 miles on it and while on vacation in texas while driving the truck on interstate 10 where the speed limit is 80 MPH the truck began shaking and vibrating violently. The truck has been at the dealership since september 08, they have replaced the upper right control arm, road force balanced the tires twp times, alignment two times, replaced the tires, replaced the tires and wheels with some from a 2017 colorado, rebuilt the rear differential, now the rear differential has been replaced with a new factory differential, and the truck still has a serious, violent vibration that makes the entire truck shake. It feels like the truck is going to come apart. Upon speaking with gm in detroit, they tell me they have elevated my concern to their engineering department, whereas the dealership has told me they have been working with gm engineers to fix the truck. The mechanics who have been working on it are concerned with the vibration as well. Gm cannot tell me when or if they can fix this truck or, what is truly wrong with it. I truly believe it is a serious safety issue that the builders of the truck cannot fix it. Maybe a recall is necessary to figure out why this gm truck shakes and vibrates so badly.

Filed Dec 27, 2009 · Steering · 51,000 miles · SC

Had to replace tie rod ends on my 2006 chevy colorado pickup truck. The tie rods were worn out after 51000 miles. Truck would steer poorly. Not used off road or heavy use, normal driving! Don't have old parts.