2002 GMC Envoy: ball joint or control arm failure

Filed Dec 19, 2016 · Steering · 152,000 miles · WA

I was in motion on a highway and the right front lower control arm seperated from the steering! It left me unable to steer or contral the vehicle. As per pictures I looked this up online after the almost lost my life breakdown , and found there has been known problem of this. And there is no recall? Not cool.

Filed Feb 11, 2016 · Lights, Suspension · 206,000 miles · VT

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 gmc envoy. The contact stated that the lower control arm camber on the front and rear tires were worn down on more than one occasion causing the tires to have to be replaced. The vehicle was taken to be diagnosed where it was concluded that the lower control arms needed to be replaced. In addition, the contact stated that the headlights failed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 206,000.

Filed Aug 19, 2014 · Suspension · 108,000 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 gmc envoy. While reversing out of a residential driveway, the vehicle made a loud pop and clunking noise. The contact continued driving and heard a dragging noise underneath the vehicle. After inspecting the vehicle, the contact noticed that the lower control arm on the front driver side was fractured. The manufacturer stated that the VIN was excluded from the federal safety agency campaign number: 01v126000 (suspension). The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 108,000.

Filed May 6, 2013 · Engine, Fuel system · 165,000 miles · TX

Everything started april last year and its one thing after another since. First my engine started stalling, while driving. One incident, I lost half a tank of gas within a 15 minute ride, which I have a 17 gallon tank. Then while driving on an expressway, it suddenly dropped from 70 to 20 before I could get over two lanes to get out of the way of traffic. Ive cleaned the throttle body, ive cleaned the camshaft actuator, ive replaced the air filter, fuel filter, and the oil twice within a 8 month period, and yet it still continues to stall. Now I recently change the water pump to see if that would help, even though my car was not over heating, now its stalling even worse; I cant even make it through a drive through without having to start it twice. Second and even scarrier issue, I hit pot hole one day and before I could make 15 miles, I heard grinding. A cv joint had to be replaced, then two days after that the other cv joint broke off and broke my front axle disconnect assembly. Did I hit anybody? No thank god I was in the right hand lane and could get over without hitting anyone or causing injury to myself. Ive replaced both cv joints and the assembly now and even did the struts while I was at it, but have also been told I need control arms now. And still my car is stalling, grinding when I turn and I cant get the check engine light to clear long enough to get it inspected. My drivers side windshield works when it wants to and now the car is starting to vibrate unbelievably. Ive kept my oil changed, ive kept my filters changed, ive never taken this thing off road and have had it over 7 years and just in the last year I have dumped more money in this car than I have since ive owned it.

Filed Jul 2, 2010 · Body, Suspension · 95,645 miles · NY

#1 right lower control arm rotted out and failed #2 upon inspection left lower control arm to frame rotted and large separation has formed.

Filed Feb 14, 2008 · Suspension · 85,000 miles · MA

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 gmc envoy. When the contact applies the brakes, the front end of the vehicle makes a rattling noise. The dealer stated that the control arm bushing was the cause of the failure and referenced the federal safety agency campaign id number 01v126000 (suspension:front:control arm:lower arm). The purchase date was unknown. The current mileage was 88,000 and failure mileage was 85,000. Updated 4/2/08 *cn updated 04/02/08

Filed Dec 10, 2007 · Suspension · 79,000 miles · MA

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 gmc envoy. While applying pressure to the brake pedal, the contact heard a loud noise coming from the front end of the vehicle. A mechanic stated that the cause of the failure was the suspension system. She took the vehicle to an authorized local dealer and they stated that the VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign id number 01v126000 (suspension:front:control arm:lower arm). The vehicle has not been repaired. The contact did not file a formal complaint with the manufacturer. The failure mileage was 79,000 and current mileage was 79,350.

Filed Aug 2, 2007 · Suspension · 83,900 miles · IL

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 gmc envoy. The contact heard a loud, squeaky noise when she applied the brakes at 25 MPH. The dealer stated that the failure was caused by the control arm. The dealer also stated that the component was recalled. The recall number was unknown. The current mileage was 84,000 and failure mileage was 83,900.

Filed Jun 18, 2006 · Transmission · 32,000 miles · CT

Have a 2002 gmc envoy, bought new. 8 recalls, ball joint and speaker failures. At 32000. Miles, the transmission failed. Dealer diagnosed with sun-shell gear problem, that was addressed by a gm repair bulletin. At 37000. Transmission failed again. Dealer advised the entire transmission needed replacement, but it was not related to his oct. 05 repair. Contacted gm customer service, have a file number, but have not heard from anyone in 2 weeks. They advise that the gm area representative has not called anyone back, either the dealer or gm cs. ?? Asked to contact him myself and was told I could not do that. Asked where I could contact ceo rick wagoner and was told that no one can give out that info. A bunker in colarado maybe?

Filed Aug 10, 2004 · Suspension · 23,000 miles · KS

I was driving on the highway at approximately 70 MPH pulling a 3000 lb. Boat and trailer. I felt something change in the front end as though the alignment changed as I was driving. I exited the highway, and after applying the brakes a very loud pop came from the left front wheel well. Upon investigation I found that the upper ball joint had completely separtated from the upper control arm. This apparently occurred after the bolt that secures the ball joint in the upper control arm either sheared, fell out, or was never there before the incident. There was little to no damage, and the vehicle is currently at the dealer awaiting parts. More specifically, I was told that they are replacing the upper control arm and upper ball joint.

Filed Jan 14, 2004 · Steering · 41,025 miles · IN

Outer tie rod ends so badly worn out that the vehicle could not travel in a straight line. Also had to replace tires.

Filed Dec 18, 2003 · Suspension · 17,000 miles · PR

While turning left at 1 MPH consumer heard a loud noise. Front wheel separated from suspension axle, and arm and ball joints disconnected from the vehicle. Dealer refused to admit there were defects in this vehicle.