Vehicle was taken to dealer for a routine inspection, and mechanic noticed that upper ball joints failed and needed to be replaced.
1997 GMC Jimmy suspension complaints
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Upper & lower ball joint snapped while driving had to replace both along with idler arm pitman arm & tie rod ends , had received notice about possible failure on these when I called gmc they reported my car was not included in this possible recall. Cost of 1500.00 also fuel pump failed cost of 700.00 now driver side door is defected will not close , probems with electrical system locks ,windows, lights interior & exterior,wipers will only work occasionally, fuel gauge sticks.
Right front control arm and upper ball joint broke at 45 miles a hour
Consumer took vehicle to dealer to be inspected, and mechanic noticed that front upper ball joints were wearing prematurely, and replaced them.
A year after recall o1i018000 repairs for upper ball joint separation was performed, the defect recurred.
Ball joints have repeatedly worn out - once at 40000 miles again at 100000 miles. This is after religious lube jobs, etc. Called gmc and my VIN number is not part of the recall, even though it was built and registered in michigan, where jimmy's were recalled for corrosion.
The vehicle experienced the same defect with the upper ball joint as stated in recall 01 I 018 000, but the vehicle was not included in the recall due to vehicle identification number. *ak *scc
Consumer called complaining about problems with the lower ball joints and pitman arm. Dealer was contacted and stated that there is different problems with the lower ball joints separating and the pitman arm needed to be replaced. Manufacture was contacted and stated that her VIN number was not included.
The vehicle experienced the same defect regarding the upper ball joints as stated in recall 01 I 018 000, however the vehicle identification number was not included. *jb ph
I have had to replace 1 upper ball joint and two lower ones , I was told my VIN number did not match for the recall listed on your site. I have also had to replace both of my oil cooling lines that started leaking badly, this is part of the towing package offered by gmc.
Experienced left upper ball joint separation (failure) while moving resulting in loss of control, damage, disablement. Failure is identical to that described in the federal safety agency recall # 01v200000, and, also gm bulletin 01048a. However, vehicle VIN # is not within the breakpoints specified by 01048a bulletin and manufacturer refuses to correct.
Problems with vehicle's ball joints. Mr the consumer heard a sound coming fromt the left front tire area. The radiator, power steering pump, oil cooler lines and engine all leaked.
The dealer knew about the defects to this vehicle and refused to fix them after receiving 3 separate estimates. 2 days after I repeatedly went back to the dealership to report these safety hazards the dealer continued to refuse to fix the problems and I had a car accident due to the defective vehicle. The dealer compliance board has a current case against the dealer and he has only agreed to take his vehicle back. The dealer has requested the damage from the motor vehicle accident not be fixed by the insurance company. The damage prior to the sale was so extensive from water or flood damage that the engine is completely ruined. It will not pass emissions. My fear is that the next unsuspecting consumer will be deceived by this dealer and this vehicle and I believe the next person will not be as lucky. I should be dead right now. The airbag never deployed and I believe it should have, which may also indicate that their is also something wrong with the airbag system. There may not even be an air bag in this vehicle even though it states there is one. This dealer will get this vehicle back and I am sure that instead of selling it as a salvage vehicle he will again slap a price tag on it and re-sell it immediately without fixing it. Dt
Consumer heard noise coming from front end. Vehicle was taken to repair shop, both front upper and lower ball joints needed to be replaced.
The vehicle had a ball joint failure which resulted in accident and injury to the consumer. The ball joints were on recall but the consumer's vehicle was not included, 01i018. (attorney for client)
Consumer states while driving the ball joints failed. Driver sustained some injuries. However dealer refused for the last 44 days to perform repairs unless consumer signs a waiver releasing gm of any liabilities and preventing the affected parties from discussing the matter with anyone. Consumer states she will not sign the form due to the gag order clause from the agreement. Consumer is aware there is a recall campaign notice 01v200000 involving replacement of the ball joints. *tt
Prior to the recall notice, the federal safety agency campaign id 01v200000, while driving vehicle had a loud grinding noise. Dealer replaced the upper and lower ball joints. Consumer is seeking further reimbursement.
Consumer states prior to recall 01v2 the brakes needed replaced several times as well as the rotors and 1 front wheel bearing plus an alignment. Dealer states these repair items were a direct result of the faulty upper ball joints.
While traveling on highway and without prior warning consumer lost control of vehicle due to ball joint failure. Also, there was noise coming from underneath the vehicle.
At approximately 50,000 miles we had to replace both lower ball joints due to excessive wear. Gm is recalling lower and upper ball joints on 1997 gmc jimmys, but they claim that my vehicle is not part of this recall.
The federal safety agency id 01-I-018-000 manufacturer's recall 01049, the vehicle was going 25-30mph and without any warning the right side front of the vehicle collapsed, causing the vehicle to skid into a parking lot, consumer was injured. The dealer was notified and problem was due to corrosion of the upper ball joint. Gm has to authorize the repair because the vehicle was not included in the recall, gm will not fix the vehicle unless the consumer signs a gag order and refrains from notifying anyone regarding the dangers involved.
While driving 25 MPH, right front wheel collapsed, causing consumer to lose control of vehicle, consumer was injured, took vehicle to dealer who indicated new ball joints were needed.*ak. Consumer stated dealer will not fix as of yet, the manufacturer is investigating, consumer stated there was a recall on the year of vehicle but was informed at the time that the vehicle was fine, consumer was also told that the 1/4 inch of play in the ball joints was standard. *jb the ball joint failed. This defect is caused due to corrosion. General motors has refused to fix the vehicle unless consumer agrees to sign a gag order and refrain from notifying anyone regarding the dangers involved. *jg the recall number is 01i018.
Recall o1i018000 on front upper ball joints. Confirmed information with manufacturer. Manufacturer indicated that consumer's vehicle did not comply with recall. Mechanic inspected vehicle and insisted that vehicle did comply with description of recall.
While pulling into driveway, upper ball joints fell apart without prior warning. Took vehicle to be fixed and was told about recall 01 I 018 000 that deals with a similar problem concerning upper ball joints. *ak left wheel speed sensor was missing. Replaced inner cv boot.
While driving 30 MPH upper ball joint disengaged, causing front right tire to fall outward. Please give any further details.
Vehicle suddenly accelerated when idiling. Dealer has been contacted, and has replaced fuel injectors. Please provide further details.*ak the heating system malfunctioned due to heating core failure. The A/C was not blowing warm air. There was a clicking noise from the engine area because the power steering pump was leaking fluid. The vehicle leans to the left due to torsion bar out of adjustment. Front left and right axle seals were leaking. Transmission was leaking. Back window had air leak. The rear wiper sticks due to wiper motor failure. Front end makes clunking noise due to ball joint failure. There was clunk noise when shifting into gear due to rear d-shaft and u-joint failures. The intake gasket was leaking and was replaced. The throttle sticks. The serpentine belt failed and was replaced.
While driving upper/ lower ball joints came off, and consumer lost control of vehicle. Dealer has been contacted. Please provide further details.
While driving upper ball joint came out, and consumer lost control of vehicle. Please provide further details.
Vehicle had no defective ball joints until after vehicle was taken to dealership.*ak consumer was informed that the upper/lower ball joints needed to be replaced as well as the idler arm to pass inspection, consumer could not understand why a vehicle with only 39,532 would need such parts, consumer was later informed that gmc would replace the parts at no charge due to their goodwill program, however consumer still had to pay for the labor charge, consumer was then informed by a friend that there was a recall for upper ball joints, but when consumer contacted gmc she was told that her vehicle was not included in the recall.
Ball joint snapped while driving on ramp to get on highway, replace two upper and two lower ball joints anti lock sensor shield, and weakened wall inside tire, resulting in lost of steering.
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