Chevrolet S10 ball joint problems

Filed May 16, 2024 · Brakes, Suspension · OK

My dad purchased my truck from the church secretary where he attended in March of 2015. At the time of purchase it only had 66,000 miles on it. The secretary’s father owned it and used it from new until 6 months before we purchased it and only used it to help feed his cows. 1. Window washer motor circuit 2. Seatbelt need’s stitched 3. The overload sticker is wrong Came in after we purchased the truck but my dad was sick and he passed away 3/8/2016 Coated brake rotor & hub assembly (86757CR)x2 Tie rod end (NCD 2693017)x2 Ball joint front lower (NCD 2601130)x2 Tie rod end control arm front left (NCD 2605330) Tie rod end control arm and ball joint front right upper (NCP 2605329) Tie rod adjusting sleeve front (NCD 2691109)x2 Idler arm assembly (NCD 2683654) Tie rod End outer (NCD 2683267)x2 Steering center link (NCD 2721591) TOO MUCH NOISE AND WHEN MAKING A PARKING LOT TURN IT FELT AND SOUNDED LIKE I WAS GONNA LOSE MY WHOLE FRONT END ON THE GROUND.

Filed Oct 5, 2020 · Suspension · TN

Chuck hutton chevrolet service -charged 05cvz brakes/ 88911428 steer/sup parts $219.24 labor $366.66/f joint kit/steering idler arm 88911297 part: $97.99 labor: $366.66/ 19297307 f-(s)arm parts: $42.89 labor: $331.30 on sept 15, 2020, service consultant advised customer that it would take 7 days for her parts to arrive at chuck hutton parts department. Customer called on sept 24, 2020. Service consultant advised, she was still waiting on the delivery of the parts. Customer spoke with service consultant on october 1, 2020. Customer was advised again by service consultant that she is still waiting on the parts. Hung up phone and called customer back within 5 minutes, and said her parts was here, her vehicle will be ready by 4:30pm the 1st. I knew that was impossible. So, I went in on october 2, 2020 between 4:30pm-5:00pm. I paid my ticket price of $1,912.81 with a credit card. Twenty minutes later, I was told my vehicle wouldn't start. My vehicle is still there. My credit card was billed the ticket price. This is a very bad customer experience with chuck hutton service consultant (greedy commission) upon inspection found ball joints worn and coming apart/the steering idler arm was worn at the joints. The steering pitman arm was worn at the joint. Inspected the steering system and advised. Replaced the steering pitman arm and lube chassis. Price gouging on labor $1190.40/ invoice #2551188 vehicle entered service area on sept 15, 2020. Service consultant advised the customer, her car was ready for pick up on sept 2. When customer arrived, she paid for repairs, customer was advised 30 minutes later, her vehicle would not start. Customer took her vehicle in for a routine exchange coolant 36 part flush ,$169.95/ replaced reservoir $100.52 labor: $65.48 maintenance check $65.48(?)

Filed Jun 27, 2013 · Body · 47,000 miles · WI

Tl* the contact owns a 1998 chevrolet s-10. The contact stated that there was a crack in the frame, behind the driver's side lower control arm. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, who stated that there was no corrosion or impact that could have caused the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure was reported to the manufacturer, who refused to provide assistance for the repair. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 47,000. The current mileage was 48,000.

Filed Jun 1, 2013 · Steering · MI

1999 chevrolet s10 driveworks steering inner tie rod end part no. Dw-es3380t. Right against the front cross member on my 1999 s10.this could cause binding in the steering. Could cause truck to crash. Economy inner tie rods are wrong but professional grade inner tie rods are correct. This is a problem at many parts stores and online part stores (advance auto, auto zone, rockauto, etc.) I believe this could cause serious injury or death.

Filed Dec 17, 2011 · Brakes · 79,945 miles · MA

A brake line failed in a parking lot as I was backing out of a parking space. The dealer said the line was corroded and spliced in a compression fitting at a cost of $222.50. Since then, there have been 2 other failures of brake lines due to corrosion. The second failure, I replaced about 10 ft of brake line myself. The 3rd brake line failure occurred while an independent mechanic was fixing a broken upper control arm that had failed due to (wow) corrosion.

Filed Dec 17, 2011 · Suspension · 84,562 miles · MA

The upper control arm on the driver's side failed due to corrosion. The truck was towed to the dealer who originally said that they would not work on the truck due to liability issues if something else failed. When I went in to pay the towing charge, a different service counter representative said that they would indeed work on the truck but only if I agreed to replace the upper and lower control arms on both sides. Total cost was estimated to be greater than $2500. I had the truck towed to an independent mechanic who replaced the driver's side upper control arm for $473.77. While the mechanic was backing the truck out of the garage after the repair, a section of brake line failed due to corrosion (see separate complaint.)

Filed Sep 17, 2008 · Suspension · 80,000 miles · NJ

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet s-10. While driving approximately 70 MPH and approaching a stop sign, the front driver's side lower ball joint detached from the vehicle. The tire folded at a 45 degree angle. The current mileage was 80,300 and failure mileage was 80,000. Updated 10/16/08 *bf updated 10/20/08.

Filed Sep 24, 2007 · Suspension · 95,000 miles · CA

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet s10. While driving 40 MPH, the vehicle began pulling to the right. The contact had to steer the vehicle to the left using both hands. When he arrived home, he inspected the suspension and noticed that the upper control arm bushings were completely destroyed. The bushings had been replaced approximately two months prior to the failure. The failure has occurred approximately eleven times. He notified fabtech, the manufacturer of the front suspension, and received no assistance. The current and failure mileages were 95,000.

Filed Jul 19, 2007 · Suspension · 150,000 miles · DC

Tl*the contact owns a 1997 chevrolet s10. While driving 20 MPH, the vehicle became difficult to steer. The dealer has not inspected the vehicle. The contact stated that the upper ball joint separated. The current and failure mileages were 150,000.

Filed Jun 29, 2007 · Suspension · 139,000 miles · NJ

Tl*the contact owns a 1997 chevrolet s10. While driving 40 MPH, the contact heard a noise coming from the vehicle. A local mechanic diagnosed the vehicle as needing the upper and lower ball joints replaced. The contact stated that the upper and lower ball joints were replaced in march of 2003. The purchase date was unknown. The current mileage is 148,000 and failure mileage was 139,000.