Table 1 shows ten common suspension related problems of the 1997 Chevrolet Blazer. The number one most common problem is related to the front suspension upper ball joint (28 problems). The second most common problem is related to the front suspension lower ball joint (21 problems).
Dealer refused to correct defect as listed below: make: Chevrolet model: Blazer model year(s): 1996 NHTSA campaign id number : 01v200000 component: suspension:front:control arm:upper ball joint per recall this vehicles is subject to the conditions and is originally from new jersey. Read details...
Failure of the lower control arm ball joint resulted in high maintenance cost for replacement. Read details...
Consumer stated that the vehicle's steering became loose and "wobbly". Also noticed that vehicle was having excessive alignment problems. Dealer diagnosed that the upper and lower front ball joints were corroded causing problems. Mr Read details...