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.
1999 GMC Jimmy suspension complaints
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Wheel noise could be heard during normal driving; noise became louder during a right turn especially at 40 MPH. Mechanic found the right front wheel bearing needed replaced, for a $550 repair cost. This jimmy only has 34,000 miles, but is out of warranty due to time.
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.
I purchased a 1999 gmc jimmy for my daughter. All through the warranty period, there have been problems that still have not been fixed.the brakes have never worked properly, parts inside the vehicle have fallen off, the antenna has fallen off,the electrical system (heating and cooling) has not worked properly,the outside mirrors and windows have not worked properly,the electrical system has buzzed when the radio is on, there has always been a banging noise underneath the vehicle. The left front hub assembly was replaced-didn't correct the probelm-had it replaced again 2 weeks ago-same condition still exists. They finally found the lower and upper ball joints on the passenger side were coming apart-replaced them-but noise (loud sometimes) is still there. Have been taking this vehicle in for repairs since I bought it-have been without the vehicle over 30 days in the warranty perioid. Now-after breaking down twice again in the last 2 months (a condition I've been trying to have them fix since 11/01) due to no power when I press on the gas-it's going in again. It is 2 hours one-way to the dealer (silviera, healdsburg, ca) for me. I believe they have been trying-but I think this vehicle is really now, and has always been a lemon. The vehicle has only 50,000 miles on it, and it is not dependable (never has been). After all these times in for service-taking a day off work every time to get it to them, I've had it. My daughter (college student) who I bought the vehicle for (I wanted her to have something reliable for college), now uses my car-so she won't get stuck all the time. I am ready to put the lemon law into effect with this vehicle.
The engine light illuminated several times, because the air pump froze, the right front wheel bearing, fuel pump, and rear differential bearings were replaced. *ak
Front upper ball joints breakage causing front wheel to come off and improper aligment-steering, battery problems, front passenger seat recliner handle breakage.
When vehicle is coming from a complete stop position and driver hits the acclerator pedal to accelerate. The rear end of the vehicle shimmys. Dealership had service the vehicle several times for the same problem, put are unable to fix the problem. Ts
I bought this 1999 gmc jimmy used with 33000 miles. I noticed after buying that when you turned loose of the wheel that the vehicle would swerve to the right. Thinking I had an alignment problem I took it to my tire dealer and that's when he told me that the wheel bearing assembly needed to be replaced. Also he told me that this vehicle was not the only gm vehicle he had seen with that problem. After replacing the humming ,pulling to the right wheel bearing assembly, the problem was corrected. I have noticed on several sites that this is a common problem that gm will not admit to or fix. Bottom line is I should not have to replace that part at 37000 miles. Also the dealers mechanics should have caught it instead of playing dumb like they don't know this problem exist.
While driving, consumer heard a loud dragging noise and was later informed that the noise was caused by faulty ball joints, also dealer replaced the front axle shaft to replace the inner tri-pod boot. *slc the passenger front wheel had leaned in at the top, and the engine had an oil leak. The consumer has requested reimbursement for the monies spent on repair.
Left front wheel bearing is failing. Wheel could come off vehicle in event of failure. Hub unit is a sealed assembly and cost to repair is $600 per side. Know three other people with same failure. Two dealerships and one independent repair facility confirm this failure is common to this vehicle. I have never had wheel bearings fail and certainly not before the tires wore out.
Front passenger wheel making loud noise when wheels are turn to the left. Had mechanic check, said wheel bearing is going out. Found that manufacturing company had hundred of them back order.
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.
The permanently sealed wheel bearing "froze up" causing the wheel to shear off. This was according to the dealer.
Do not understand why the ball joints wore out so fast ...20,000 miles.
While driving and upon making a stop vehicle jerked forward. Consumer heard a griding noise coming from rear of vehicle. Consumer contacted dealer. Please provide any further details.
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.
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