1999 GMC Jimmy steering problems

Filed Aug 14, 2003 · Steering, Suspension · 50,400 miles · MI

My vehicle is a 1999 gmc jimmy. It has 65000 miles and I am the original owner and primary driver. The front hubs/bearings have both been replaced in the last 9 months, one at 50,600 miles, and nowone at 65,000 miles. The problem was not fixed by replacing the hub/bearings units. I was told yesterday that both of the front lower ball joints and an idler arm need to be replaced in addition to the hub/bearing. The shop working on the vehicle indicated that this was not normal at 65,000 miles, and that the condition of the ball joints made the vehicle unsafe to drive. I called gm and got absolutely no support from the district service representative since all of my repairs were not done at a gm dealership. The reason I stopped going to gm dealerships was poor service, inflated prices and recommendations for work to be done that wasn't necessary.

Filed Aug 5, 2003 · Steering, Suspension · IL

Vehicle was purchased in 02/01 with 32,195 miles. Within 7000 miles right side upper/lower ball joints and idler arm failed and were replaced. Approximately 2 months later, dealer had to replace the left upper/lower ball joints/ right lower ball joints, and the idler arm again due to being prematurely worn. Within an additional 11000 miles, dealer had to replace the lower ball joints on both the right and left sides and the idler arm again.

Filed Apr 16, 2003 · Steering · 18,000 miles · NC

The front idle arm wore out at a low mileage. The dealer stated it was a common problem.

Filed Feb 24, 2003 · Electrical, Locks · 42,000 miles · IL

Front upper ball joints breakage causing front wheel to come off and improper aligment-steering, battery problems, front passenger seat recliner handle breakage.

Filed Sep 11, 2002 · Steering · MI

While driving and with no warning power steering fluid is leaking, making it hard for consumer to turn steering wheel. Dealer notified.

Filed Oct 9, 2001 · Steering, Suspension · MA

During yearly inspection mechanic noticed both front lower ball joints were broken. Consumer failed state inspection due to this. *ak consumer states that the front right pitman arm was gone when he went back for inspection on the second time, consumer is requesting reimbursement.

Filed Jan 18, 2001 · Steering · IL

After car is sitting in cold weather and consumer tries to turn steering wheel, it is really hard to turn steering wheel.

Filed Aug 16, 1999 · Steering, Suspension · IL

While the driving 30-35 MPH inner tie rod and ball joint on the front axle broke, causing the front end of the vehicle to fall. The condition was reported to gmc. The vehicle will be repaired at owner's expense.

Filed Jul 8, 1999 · Steering · MI

Locking nut on the steering wheel shaft was omitted which caused the steering wheel to fall off, nearly causing a collision. Please give any further details.

Filed May 6, 1999 · Steering · CA · crash

While making a turn vehicle lost control and hit a tree. Dealer/manufacturer were not notified at this time.