Chevrolet Lumina ball joint problems

Filed Apr 24, 2007 · Steering · MN

1999 lumina customer states that he had to replace the right outer tie rod because it was about to fall off**cc the consumer stated when the joints were sealed at the manufacturing plant, they should have properly lubricated the part.

Filed Dec 1, 2004 · Suspension · MN

Consumer was driving approximately 10 MPH down a circular ramp in a parking garage and all of a sudden the front right wheel did a 90 degree turn out of the car. This was caused by the ball joints fracturing. There was no injury.

Filed Jun 24, 2004 · Suspension · OH

While driving consumer heard a knocking noise coming from the front end. Dealership inform edthe consumer that the problem pertained to the front right ball joint failure, and the problem was not resolved.

Filed Jun 22, 2004 · Suspension · 50,000 miles · OH

There was a knocking sound coming from the front end when the car was moving slowly or turning. Super lube replaced the lower right ball joint because it had cracked. There was a recall involving this part on some lumina's, but when I contacted chevrolet and the dealer, both claimed there was no recall.

Filed Jun 16, 2004 · Suspension · 50,000 miles · CA

The federal safety agency recall 03v527000, while driving front lower ball joint failed. Consumer lost steering control temporarily. Dealership repaired the recall once, but consumer was still having problems in this area. Team chevrolet, 626‑449‑3333.

Filed Feb 20, 2003 · Suspension · 70,860 miles · MI

The federal safety agency#94-v-230-000: the lower control arm failed, there was a recall regarding the issue, however the vehicle identification number was not included.

Filed Nov 13, 2002 · Suspension · OH

While making a left turn the right lower ball joint fractured. This failure pulled the half shaft out of the transmission and caused the right tire to flip back damaging the body of the vehicle. *mr

Filed Aug 19, 2002 · Suspension · CD

Lower control arm head of bolt broke into two pieces and fell off. This could of cause loss of control if it had fallen off while driiving.

Filed Nov 7, 2001 · Suspension · MA

Recall 94 v 230 00/front control arm:lower ball joint; right front wheel came off while making a turn. Manufacturer was notified, and informed consumer that this vehicle was not covered under recall due to VIN. Feel free to provide any further information concerning this matter.

Filed Oct 30, 2001 · Body, Brakes · IL

Consumer was traveling about 35mph on a side street, applied brakes and lost control of vehicle, he ended up inside of a parking lot, subframe fell in the street.*ak. Consumer discovered that there was a recall for the exact same model of vehicle for the same problem, but his vehicle was not included, also the rear brakes were inoperative, a starter, 2 alternators, 2 water pumps, a bad crankcase oil leak, 2 serpentine belts, the left front window was inoperative, a new thermostat, a fuel pump, fuel injector, tie rod end, the rear strut fell apart, the steering joint became completely disengaged from the subgrame, the light switch on the steering column was inoperative.