1997 Pontiac Grand Am: ball joint or control arm failure

Filed Sep 2, 2003 · Acceleration, Electrical · 113,000 miles · OH

When a turn was made, the steering wheel produced a loud rubbing noise. Dealer notified. *ak there were high idle problems. The interior lights and the power locks were replaced. The check engine light had come on and the vehicle had started to run rough, the alternator light had come on and the alternator was replaced. The drivers side seat belt did not retract and was replaced, the lower front control arm was replaced, the blower motor was replaced, the compressor was replaced, when starting the engine cold, there was a knocking sound on the right side until the vehicle was warm ,then the noise would go away, surging would also occur and would worsen when the engine was warmed, the volume on the radio was erratic(had gone up when trying to turn down), the sensor throttle position shorted and was intermittent, the valve air control was replaced, and the fuel filter was replaced. *scc

Filed Mar 28, 2002 · Suspension · IN

Customer states front lower control arm rubber burshing went out, causing a lot of noise. Mechanic replaced. Nlm

Filed Mar 21, 2001 · Suspension · MI

Consumer heard a squeaking noise from the front end, mechanic found lower control arm on both sides needs replacement.

Filed Mar 16, 2001 · Suspension · CA

Vehicle would make a screetching noise when turning corners. Took vehicle to a mechanic, and mechanic indicated that both control arms were made incorrectly.

Filed Aug 10, 2000 · Suspension · NE

Both front lower control arm bushings wore out, causing vehicle to pull to left and right during acceleration. Dealer has been contacted.