While taking a turn the left front balljoint snapped off. Making control of the vehicle impossible. Left tire collasped and the vehicle was unmovable. Had to flatbed the vehicle to a garage. 2nd problem-the transmission feels as it is shifting into reverse approximately every 4th time the vehicle is started.
1996 GMC Jimmy suspension complaints
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While pulling out from a parking lot, driving about 10 MPH, front driver's side lower ball joint popped out. Truck was towed to the dealership where repairs were made at consumer's expense. Please provide any further information.
On 12-21-99 as I was driving on the southern tier expressway in western ny, the right upper ball joint broke, causing me to lose control of my 1996 gmc jimmy. Thankfully I was slowing down to prepare to exit from the 65 MPH speed limit at this time. At the time of the malfunction, I estimated my speed to be 45 MPH. I had my vehicle towed to the closest repair garage and on 12-22-99 the head mechanic told me that all of the ball joints (upper and lower) would need to be replaced on my vehicle. The cost of these repairs were $499.60. My vehicle is only 3+ years old with only 38,985 miles on the odometer. I also noticed that there were two other defect investigations on gmc ball joints on the 96 gmc jimmy. I filed this report because I could have been severely injured or killed as a result of these defects in the ball joints.
The front driver-side wheel assembly, as vehicle was moving, eventually sheared off . The ball joint broke away from the wheel. The vehicle has been regularly serviced, oil change/lube etc. All receipts retained. Probably would've been a very serious accident if I was on the highway. I feel this is a major defect in the vehicle, and people should be notified. The vehicle has never been off road and there are no "hard" miles on it.
The rear bushings and the screws have rusted out. The dealer will replace the brake pads and the bushings. The manufacturer has been notified.
Vehicle wnaders off road/steering feels spongy/sluggish and stuck engine valve, causing engine to clatter.
Truck slumps over to left side in rear at one time, leaning 11/2. Rear leaf spring replaced but started to exhibit same failure. Gmc says this is acceptable.
Rear left side much lower than the rear right side, resulting in swerving to the right.
Rear end misaligned.
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