Upper ball joint on right front wheel broke while driving, almost causing upper wheel to fall off. *ak consumer states the right front end of vehicle has had excessive play since purchase, complaints wre ade to dealer but they could not find the cause, consumer believes ball joints were defective from the start, manufacturer not willing to reimburse consumer was advised his vehicle was not included in recall.
1995 GMC Jimmy: ball joint or control arm failure
7 of the 499 complaints about the 1995 GMC Jimmy describe ball joint or control arm failure.
- owner complaints
- 7
- of this car's complaints
- 1%
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 1 service bulletin for this area of the car. See below
Ball joint or control arm failure by model year
What owners say
The front wheel of vehicle fell off while driving due to a defective ball joint that ruptured. Nlm
Front lower ball joints worn at 51000 miles. Vehicle is well cared for and not used off road.
Vehicle shudders/vibrates on take off and slow down. Have continuously advised dealer, but am told unable to duplicate problem. Have had transmissions serviced, ball joints greased, nothing helps. This does not happen on every take off or slow down, but when it does happen, it is a very odd feeling.
Problem with the dealership saying the recall work on the front lower control ball joints was completed when it wasn't.
Left front control arm failed.
Front inner tie rod broke while driving, which resulted in loss power and control.
Service bulletins that may apply
Related recalls
Suspension: front: control arm: upper ball joint
- What is wrong
- The upper ball joint nuts were under-torqued resulting in improper seating in the steering knuckle.
- Risk
- This condition can cause the ball joint stud to loosen, and fracture resulting in a loss of steering control.
- Remedy
- Dealers will retorque the upper ball joint nut on both sides of the vehicle to the correct torque values.
Recall number 95V080000 · Recall details
Questions about the 1995 GMC Jimmy ball joint
Is ball joint or control arm failure a common problem on the 1995 GMC Jimmy?
7 of 499 owner complaints about the 1995 GMC Jimmy (1%) mention ball joint or control arm failure. The model year with the most reports is 1997.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1995 GMC Jimmy?
There is 1 recall and 1 service bulletin for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1995 GMC Jimmy
ABS 103Brake failure 66Wipers 64No deployment 22Stalling 18Grinding brakes 11Engine failure 8Fire or smoke 6Loss of power 5Overheating 5
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