2003 Chevrolet Silverado 2500: ball joint or control arm failure

Filed Dec 6, 2018 · Driver assistance, Suspension · 50 miles · AZ

Purchased the truck from car geeks and they said it was a great truck and we would have no problem towing our fifth wheel trailer. Well we took it on a trip to phoenix from tucson and we noticed that the truck was not handling very well when we got home I noticed that the passenger side tire was gouged out all the way around the inside bead of the tire also noticed that only the upper control arm had been replaced and nothing else. All of the front suspension was in really bad condition also. Along with the steering you can only turn the steering wheel a little ways

Filed Jan 30, 2017 · Body, Brakes · 95,000 miles · WI

Rocker panels and cab corner rusted out, was able to push my finger through the paint. Had them replaced in spring of 2014. Replaced a rear brake line at the time due to ease of access with box removed. Spring of 2016, I had a front brake line fail while approaching a stop sign. Had enough braking left to stop int time. Replaced front brake lines due to rust. Rear section of frame is rusting along with lines on diesel fuel cooler and front control arms. This is not my primary vehicle. We use it for trips and to pull our camper. I have tried to drive it as little as possible on salty and sloppy roads. The paint on outside and the interior looks great. I am concerned on how much longer it will be safe to drive and tow.

Filed Sep 25, 2010 · Body, Brakes · 38,000 miles · VA

Have 38,597 on my 2003 chevy sil hd 4x4, had to replaced all brake rotors,brakes,calipers. Rusted so bad they were not working? Drive shaft and all upper and lower control arms and frame rusted? Like its 50 years old. Live in va? Worst I've ever seen! Something should be done, did my metal come from china?

Filed Aug 8, 2007 · Suspension · 17,000 miles · AK · 1 injury

Tl*the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet c/k 2500. While driving 20 MPH, the entire front driver side of his vehicle collapsed. The rim, tire, and wheel detached from the vehicle. The contact believed that the failure was caused by the lower ball joint. The vehicle was destroyed. The contact sustained a broken nose and pain in the shoulder. A police report was filed. The VIN and purchase date were unknown. The current and failure mileages were 17,000.

Filed Dec 21, 2006 · Acceleration, Suspension · 20,244 miles · CA

Tl *- the contact stated that while making a right turn he heard a cracking noise in his vehicle. While checking his vehicle he noticed a lot of grease coming out of the right front wheel. The same day the contact took the vehicle to a mechanic (not a dealership) and the mechanic stated that the problem was with his lower ball joint. That opinion, he then contacted the manufacture and they advised him to take the vehicle to a certified dealer and get a diagnosis on vehicle. When he took it to his local dealership on 12-02-06 they stated that the right front axle joint was damage. As well as this problem the contact experience a problem with the speedometer on 11-26-06. The speedometer was not working properly, the speedometer does not move when accelerating. The contact has also stated that he has a copy of the diagnosis.

Filed Nov 9, 2006 · Suspension · 45,723 miles · PA

Dt*: the contact stated the upper ball joint was replaced in june of 2006 and on 11/9/2006 the ball joint fractured while the vehicle was traveling 35 MPH. The service dealer and manufacturer were notified.