Rear Suspension Leaf Spring Problems in popular cars
Rear Suspension Leaf Spring problem is a common vehicle problem that happens to most car brands and models. The following is a sample list of Rear Suspension Leaf Spring problems reported in most popular vehicles.
Rear Suspension Leaf Spring problem of Chevrolet Silverado
The car involved was a 2003 Chevrolet Silverado. Truck leans to left. Took to dealer and was informed new leaf spring was ordered. It was Dec. 27, 2003 when this rear suspension leaf spring issue occurred.
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Rear Suspension Leaf Spring problem of Chevrolet Silverado
Bought a new 2003 z-71 Chevrolet Silverado in sept 03'. Had a bouncing while driving at any speed. Went to the dealer and was told that I probably needed a tire balance. So I went to their tire shop. I did this five(5) separate times. So then they thought maybe a bad tire. So, I had all tires changed. I have now had three(3) differant sets of tires put onto this vehicle. So then I e-mailed Chevrolet with no response. About three weeks later I e-mailed them again. This time I got a phone call from Chevrolet. They had me set up a ride along with the service manager. Just leaving the dealership for the test drive, the service manager commented on the vibration in his rear through the seat. 20 minutes later his comment was "this would drive me crazy!". At that point they changed the rear shocks. No help. So I called the dealership to see what was their next coarse of action and the service manager told me he was meeting with his rep. And a engineer and wanted the truck back again three weeks later. So after I dropped it off, later I got a call from the service manager that there are two setting on the front end that they wanted to try. I got my vehicle back without any explaination from anyone about what was done now. I didn't want to take it but was told that leaving it there would not help because if this did not work that pretty much too bad. No one had a solution for me I was then told that it was drivin' be the engineer and compared to several others. They then said it's probably a characteristic of the vehicle. However, I was not givin a chance to drive any other at any time nor did I see any 2003 z-71's on their lot. So what did they compare it to and why wasn't I givin an oportunity to drive another?? I also work on a used car lot myself and have driven 2 other 2003 z-71's which we had and one was lifted. Neither had the bounce mine has. Some roads bounce so much that the truck starts to hop constantly. Not to mention the back pain after long drives. The failure date was 10/05/03.
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Rear Suspension Leaf Spring problem of Dodge RAM
The vehicle having this issue was a 2002 Dodge Ram. The VIN of this Ram is 1D7HA18N82_. The contact heard a rattling noise in the back of the truck. He was making a trip to los vegas, was walking around the truck on and looked under the wheel and he noticed a clamp that held a spring in place broke. This rear suspension leaf spring issue occurred Tuesday, Aug. 2, 2005.
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Rear Suspension Leaf Spring problem of Dodge Grand Caravan
The vehicle was a 2000 Dodge Grand Caravan. Rear leaf spring broke while driving. Dealer repaired vehicle. Please provide further information.
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Rear Suspension Leaf Spring problem of Ford F-350
The vehicle involved was a 2000 Ford F-350. Dealer said vehicle could handle pile of snow. Truck wasn't suppose to have snow pile unless package came with vehicle through manufacturer. Consumer found out through another Ford dealership. Also, kin owner's hand book. Dealer put snow pile on. Please provide further information.
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Rear Suspension Leaf Spring problem of Ford F-250
The car involved was a 1998 Ford F-250. One side of truck sat low, shortly after the other side sat low. Rear end airbag suspension gave way as well as the springs. Air bags were replaced twice with in 3 month period. After recieving truck from repair shop it was noticed by body shop that frame on left side was cracked. This crack was in front view of service people and not detected. I do not recall the crack from the previous time the air bags were replaced. I do not recall the crack when I dropped the truck for second replacement of airbags and springs. The truck frame on left side is held together by two inches of connecting steel and I have been advised not to drive the vehicle. This truck is my livelyhood and only means of transportation. Ford body shop will not weld or repair frame do to liability. They recommend new frame. After discussion with service people and body shop manager it was revealed that Ford made changes to the frame in the 1999 year. This is why in the 1998 F-250 a disiel engine was not available. Other words the 1998 F-250 was found to be a weaker frame than any other year. Also, the design of the airbag suspension system of this truck is weaker than even the f-150 models. The springs are of lessor materials and lessor strength. This was explained to me that this was done do to the airbags capability to make up the difference is support. My view is that all these components work in unisonand when one system failed the others followed. The repairs I have done are not remedying the problem and I have paid $ 2000. 00 and much lost time. There is a defect in the frame and Ford needs to correct this problem. . This rear suspension leaf spring problem happened on Wed., Sep. 1, 1999.
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Rear Suspension Leaf Spring problem of GMC Sierra 1500
The VIN of this vehicle is 1GTEK19018_. 2008 GMC Sierra 1500. Consumer writes in regards to thump under the right rear wheel
the consumer was informed the front differential had a crack in it and the rear middle leaf spring was broken. This rear suspension leaf spring problem happened on 08/01/2011.
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Rear Suspension Leaf Spring problem of GMC Yukon
The car involved is a 1999 GMC Yukon. Vehicle identification number (VIN) of the vehicle is 1GKEC13R8X_. Events leading up to incident unknown. I have a 1999 Yukon, purchased used in 2001. At 160,000 miles the rif=ght rear spring broke at the rear shackle. At 166,000 miles the left rear spring broke at the same location in the same fashion. This issue happened on Sat., Jun. 4, 2005.
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Rear Suspension Leaf Spring problem of Honda Accord
The vehicle was a 1998 Honda Accord. The vehicle's vehicle identification number (VIN) was 1HGCG667XW_. Consumer had trouble with vehicle, especially with the rear coil springs. Somebody had told her the spring were installed backwards, and that's why it was causing trouble to the vehicle. Dealer had repaired vehicle. The failure date was Wednesday, July 1, 1998.
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Rear Suspension Leaf Spring problem of Mercury Tracer
The car involved is a 1997 Mercury Tracer. The vehicle identification number (VIN) of this Mercury Tracer is 1MELM15P9V_. Rear coil springs rusted out and are broken prematurely, requiring replacement, unsafe to drive. This rear suspension leaf spring issue occurred Monday, July 10, 2000.
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Rear Suspension Leaf Spring problem of Mercury Tracer
The car involved was a 1997 Mercury Tracer. The VIN of this vehicle was 1MELM13P4V_. Heard for quite a while a "cracking noise" in the rear, especially when breaking, but also during sharp turns. Garage looked at it at 60k miles and reported both rear springs broken. According to garage a common problem with escort/tracer. Received advice not to drive the car, parts were ordered, which took 2 weeks. According to a dealer "there is a shortage in springs, due to high demand". This issue happened on Apr. 1, 2001.
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Rear Suspension Leaf Spring problem of Mitsubishi Montero Sport
The vehicle involved was a 1999 Mitsubishi Montero Sport. Vehicle was tilting to left,. Dealer determined both rear leaf springs were cracked. This issue happened on 07/02/02.
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Rear Suspension Leaf Spring problem of Mitsubishi Montero Sport
The car involved was a 1999 Mitsubishi Montero Sport. The vehicle felt unsafe to drive and one of the left rear leaf springs was found to be cracked. This rear suspension leaf spring issue occurred 02/04/2006.
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Rear Suspension Leaf Spring problem of Nissan Xterra
The car is a 2004 Nissan Xterra. The vehicle identification number (VIN) of the car was 5N1ED28Y64_. Rear leaf springs broke on vehicle. Vehicle never driven off road. First one cracked at 57,000 and 2nd one broke at 64,000 miles. Mechanic thought that failure of these was premature and a safety hazard to drive. This rear suspension leaf spring problem happened on October 5, 2007.
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Rear Suspension Leaf Spring problem of Nissan Titan
The VIN of the car is 1N6BA07B66_. The vehicle involved is a 2006 Nissan Titan. The contact stated that there is a bracket that holds the rear leaf spring. The leaf spring appears to be faulty and not strong enough to support the vehicle. The first bracket failed and the contact bought another one. The dealer stated that there was no recall and no assistance could be provided since the vehicle was not under warranty. Nissan redesigned a new part, which the contact stated was a much better design than the original. The rear driver's side bracket was already repaired. Currently, the passenger side bracket needs to be repaired. The failure and current mileages were 65,000. Updated 6/8/09
updated 06/11/09. This issue happened on Thursday, April 16, 2009.
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Rear Suspension Leaf Spring problem of Toyota Tundra
The VIN of the car is 5TBBT44173_. 2003 Toyota Tundra. Consumer writes in regards to frame rust recall notice. The consumer stated last year, there was a recall on the frame. She took the truck to the dealer, and they replaced the entire frame. Shortly after, she heard a popping noise coming from the truck. At first, she didn't think much of it, but as time went on, it became worse. The consumer took it back to the dealer, where an inspection revealed the right rear leaf spring was broke. The consumer requested to see the leaf spring, which turned out to be rusted, which caused it to break. The consumer believed the leaf spring should have been included in the check, when the frame was replaced. The consumer also discovered the left rear leaf spring needed to be replaced, as well. This issue happened on 08/19/2013.
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Rear Suspension Leaf Spring problem of Toyota Tundra
The vehicle identification number (VIN) of this Toyota Tundra is 5TFRV54167_. We bought a new 2007 Toyota Tundra double cab in August. We discovered on certain freeways (concrete) the bed bounce is terrible. We have had several other trucks in the past and all of them have had a small amount of bed bounce, but this verhicle is unsafe. The entire truck bounces to the extent that my husband gets sick to his stomach after a 20 minute drive. I refuse to take myself or our grandchildren in this vehicle. One of these days there will be an accident due to the stability of this vehicle on the road. Toyota dealer in our area refuses to drive more than a 5-10 mile radius on a test drive so they can not duplicate the problem we have mentioned. This saftey factor needs to be addressed. It was Monday, August 27, 2007 when this rear suspension leaf spring issue happened.
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Rear Suspension Leaf Spring problem of Buick Regal
The vehicle involved is a 1996 Buick Regal. The VIN of the problem Regal is 2G4WB52K5T_. Rear spring failed. This issue happened on June 1, 1996.
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Rear Suspension Leaf Spring problem of Buick Regal
The car was a 1996 Buick Regal. The vehicle identification number (VIN) of the car was 2G4WB52M51_. Rear leaf spring distorted causing noise. Mjs. It was Jul. 27, 1999 when this rear suspension leaf spring issue happened.
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