12 problems related to front suspension control arm have been reported for the 1997 Chevrolet Blazer. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
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.
Upper and lower ball joints have to be replaced due to the joints separating while consumer was driving. Contacted dealer, and dealer stated that the vehicle was not included in recall 01i081000.
While traveling at 30 mph ball joint came apart and caused the passenger side tire to go inward towards the engine. There was a recall to replaced ball joints. However vehicle was not included in recall. Wheel bearings, upper and lower ball joints and control arm had to be replaced.
Consumer heard noises under vehicle. Took it to a mechanic, and found that upper and lower ball joints were corroded. Has not had any accident, but was afraid since discovering this problem.
Vehicle was taken in for a routine inspection for tires, consumer states that mechanic noticed that the lower control arm ball joint had failed. No warning. Please provide any further information. Ts.
Upper and lower ball joints are worn out, causing squeaking in vehicle. Also, there was a recall on ball joints; but this vehicle was not included in recall due to VIN. Contacted dealer, and dealer stated vehicle was not safe to drive.
Right front upper and lower ball joint failure, the dealer would not cover the claim, I had to use my extended warranty and they would not cover my rim that was damaged when the tire caved in from the failure.
The gas pedal has been sticking since I bought the vehicle. When I went to get an oil change in April of 2001 I had an all point vehicle inspection done. When I went to get my vehicle they told me that I needed to replace upper & lower ball joints on the front right side of my Chevrolet Blazer 4wd. I phone the gm hotline & I was told the my vehicle was not included on a recent recall that I just received by e-mail from autobytel. Could you please help me to find out if my vehicle is part of a recall? thank you for your time and concern. Lisa cook.
Ball joint snapped into, causing tire rim to also break in half. Garage reports never seen anything like it before.
When driving right front ball joint broke and the right wheel completely collapsed/broke in half when driving 40 mph. Consumer has contacted dealer.
Front left ball joints on my new 1997 chevy Blazer failed @26k miles. They were replaced at a chevy dealership, using general motors parts. At 44k miles, the same front left ball joints failed. Because it is an intricate component of the vehicle's steering mechanism, I was urged to have them replaced. I chosen not to have them replaced for fear that the replacement parts used may be defective and fail once again. I have also chosen to limit my driving of the vehicle to only local use for fear that failure may occure again, but at highway speeds which may cause an accident with injuries or fatalities. What also has lead me to believe that this is not an isolated problem was that when picking up my vehicle another customer owning the same make and model as I was also told that their ball joints needed to be replaced. Coincidence? maybe so, but I'm not willing to take the risk.
While driving noticed too much play in steering wheel. Took vehicle to dealer & was informed by the mechanic that the ball joints were defective. Dealer knows of problem. Mechanic realigned the front end. Had it checked & front end alignment not done. Problem still exists. Play in steering getting worse.