Front Suspension Lower Ball Joint problems of the 1996 Chevrolet Blazer

Nhtsa campaign id number: 01v200000 product campaign bulletin 01048 after nearly losing control on the interstate highway I decided to have the front end checked. The front ball joints need replaced. I further learned of the above mentioned references however, the dealership in ankeny was unhelpful, rude, and basically told me they don't have to do any work regardless of bulletins, etc. . . Each day the vehicle is harder to handle and a mechanic friend advised will start to cause additional problems with suspension. Why do we have policies both government and corporate when dealerships totally disregard all the rules. I have experienced this before and know of many others that dealerships left in dire straits. This is a problem I would like addressed for the good of all.

While driving the ball joints separated and broke. Consumer contacted the dealer. Was told she would have to pay. However, consumer found out through the manufacturer that her vehicle was included in the recall. Manufacturer contacted the dealer to let them know that consumer was included, and they need to repair the vehicle. However, the problem recurred, and the vehicle was still in the shop.

Upper and lower ball joints failed.

I own a 1996 chevy Blazer I have seen recalls on the upper ball joints but this vehicle wears the ball joints out way more than a regular vehicle should I would have to say this is the sixth set of ball joints that were put on and I don't think I should be required to keep paying for these expensive repairs.

Steering problems since vehicle acquired. Reported to dealer in 2001, response "unable to replicate customer concern. " went to another dealership when problem persisted (2002). Upper ball joint replaced under recall. Returned to dealer because alignment not completed, advised that lower ball joint also bad and not covered by recall but was in similar condition as upper. Did not align at that time either. Attempted contact with gm, they declined to replace, repair or further investigate (ref# 1-78000118).

The upper and lower ball joints failed.

While recall repairs on upper ball joints were done, mechanic noticed lower ball joints were worn out as well.

While driving at any speed vehicle drifted to the right. Vehicle was taken to the dealer for an examination, and mechanic determined that the lower ball joints needed replacement.

Steering wheel is looser and unresponsive than normal. Driver then received a recall letter 01v200000 concerning ball joints. Consumer feels this is the cause of the problem. Consumer contacted dealer, and vehicle was not covered. Consumer was informed that the manufacturer would replaced the ball joints if the vehicle was less than 8 yeasr old or if the mileage was less than 100,000 miles however consumer was informed that his vehicle was not included in the recall.

Consumer received a letter from Chevrolet regarding a program to replace upper ball joints, but the lower ball joints needed to be replaced as well.

While at an inspection station lower ball joints malfunctioned. Vehicle was taken to a mechanic, and they replaced lower ball joints. Although there is a recall for replacing the upper ball joints - 01v200000 - the lower ball joints were replaced at owners expense, consumer also received letter from gm regarding replacement of upper ball joints.

Consumer received a recall notice for the upper ball joints, NHTSA campaign id number 01v200000. The mechanic had commented to consumer, prior to bringing the vehicle in that it was very unlikely that the defective upper ball joints would not destroy the lower ball joints, when the consumer took the vehicle to the dealer for the upper ball joint recall repair, consumer found out that the lower ball joints also needed to be replaced which would be at the consumers expense.

Recall #01v2000000 concerning lower ball joint boot. Consumer feels that this vehicle should be included in recall. Upper ball joint broke, almost causing an accident and cutting wheel into pieces, the other upper and both lower ball joints were weak.

Jack's Chevrolet's service department at only 45,000 miles reported front end looseness which included upper and lower ball joints and idler arm. Would like Chevrolet to act socially responsible and repair this obvious defect and not push off onto unsuspecting public.

When leaving a parking lot onto the street, there was a "clunk" sound which came from the right front tire area. I drove approximately one block and heard a rubbing sound, thought I had a flat. I pulled into a parking lot and observed the right front tire was tilted in toward the center of the vehicle. The dealer replaced the upper right and both lower ball joints. When I asked how this happened, I was told "metal fatigue".

Ea99022, passenger side ball joint broke while driving causing a crash. Dealer had to replace the passenger and driver side ball joints. Common problem. Consumer was injured in accident.

All four ball joints failed causing steering to be off, vehicle to wander and damage to other components. Nlm.

Lower ball joints components are very bad. Cause unknown. Please provide any further information.

Defective top and bottom ball joints.

Prior to recall, consumer had the lower ball joints replaced due to them being loose, when consumer first had them replaced she was informed by manufacturer there was no recall.

Upon making a right turn while pulling into a driveway front wheels turned inward and fell off. The upper/lower ball joints wore out prematurely, causing the failure.

While driving at 45 mph upper and lower ball joints snapped, which resulted in vehicle spinning around and almost impacting a tree. There is a recall for the upper ball joints, but not for the lower.

Both upper and lower ball joints failed. However, consumer was not covered under GMC safety improvement campaign 011-49 or recall 01048 for the lower ball joints, because it only referred to the upper ball joints. . The consumer was informed the lower ball joints failed, due to lack of lubrication.