28 problems related to front suspension upper ball joint have been reported for the 1997 Chevrolet Blazer. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
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.
The contact owns a 1997 Chevrolet Blazer. The contact stated that she experienced difficulty steering accompanied by an abnormal drift in the vehicle. She took the vehicle to a local repair shop and the technician stated that the upper and lower ball joints needed to be replaced. The dealer and manufacturer stated that the VIN was excluded from NHTSA campaign id number 01i018000 (suspension:front:control arm:upper ball joint). The contact would have to pay $644. 49 for the repair. The vehicle has not been repaired. The failure mileage was 99,000 and current mileage was 120,291.
The contact owns a 1997 Chevrolet Blazer. The contact stated that the suspension front upper ball joint was making a popping noise. The failure caused the vehicle to shift, which made it impossible to align the front end. The vehicle has not been taken to the dealer. She also stated that the windshield wipers worked intermittently. Occasionally, the windshield wipers grind when activated. She stated that the wiper motor works, but the arms do not. If she jiggles the arms, the wipers would work temporarily. The current mileage was 130,000 and failure mileage was 125,000.
I took my 1997 Blazer to alevander chevrolot because the front end was making a grinding and popping sound on 9/23/04 miles at time of service was 86,921 they told me all that was wrong was it was dry they charged me $222. 94 and said they could not find anything else. Then on 8/14/05 miles at time is 91,844 which is less than 5,000 miles later the upper ball joint broke and the wheel fell over thank god we were in front of the house only doing 10 mph or we could of been killed anyway all the dealer is doing is replacing the upper ball joints on both sides the lower they say is ok they are not replacing the wheel that was destroyed or for a front alignment which will be needed to save my tires.
We were driving into our driveway doing all of about 5mph and all of a sudden it felt like there was a flat. We parked the car and got out to check it and saw the tire leaning up against the car. The upper ball joints broke off.
While making a right hand turn the front upper ball joints failed. As a result, the front end collapsed.
The dealership refused to perform the upper ball joint recall 01i0018000 indicating that the truck's upper ball joints didn't have the characteristic of the recalled ball joint, although the upper ball joint have failed.
While driving 25 mph upper ball joints failed. This caused the front end to collapse. A recall was issued, however this vehicle was not included in recall due to VIN.
Consumer took vehicle to dealership for inspection, and mechanic determined that upper ball joints failed.
Consumer stated the upper ball joints separated while driving at 10 mph. Dealer notified. Ball joints separated front the control arm causing the front of the vehicle to collapse. Upon investigation, the consumer found it was a recurring problem with the Blazer.
The vehicle experienced the same problem as stated in recall#01i01800 concerning the suspension. The dealer refused to repair, because the vehicle identification was not included.
The right front upper ball joint of my 1997 Blazer failed as I was driving on a public highway. I immediately had my Blazer repaired and reported it to Chevrolet under recall campaign id number 01v200000. I complied with Chevrolet's directions to have the vehicle inspected by their agents at a Chevrolet dealership. Chevrolet refuses to provide me with a written explanation of why it has not issued payment of my claim.
While traveling at 65 mph heard a loud noise and front end suddenly went down to the ground. Vehicle experienced upper ball joint separation, consumer states that there was a crash with one injury, also mentions recall 01e018, but states he never received a recall.
My vehicle has been inspected by a certified mechanic as having defective upper ball joints. After investigation into a similar recall on gm vehicles I find that they are replacing these ball joints on my year and make of vehicle. The problem is that I'm told that my VIN number does not fall in the recall VIN numbers. Well who decides what VIN numbers should be covered and is it possible that they made the cutoff at the wrong point? I need to have these repairs done and I feel that every vehicle made in that year should be covered. Please forward these comments to anyone that could help and especially to all Chevrolet manufacturers and dealers. I guess its time to buy a Ford.
While making a turn at an intersection while driving approximately 0 to 5 mph, left/ front wheel unexpectedly collapsed. Local dealership determined that left upper control arm/ ball joint disconnected and caused the problem. Please provide any additional information / documentation.
Nhtsa recall 01-I-018-000/ manufcturer's recall 01049; vehicle was taken to dealer to have recall repairs performed on upper ball joints. Vehicle was denied service due to being over 100,000 mileage as stated in recall letter. Also, vehicle could lose steering. Currentl, vheicle is experiencing too much play, morethan normal in steering wheel. Manufacturer was notified.
While consumer was driving at 5mph wheel caved inwards. Has not contacted dealer.
Consumer was traveling 30mph. As vehicle was going around a small curve driver's side front ball joint broke. Vehicle slid out of control but to a stop. Consumer was minutes from home to walk. Dealership didn't know what to tell consumer since it was out of warranty. Manufacturer suggested to take it to a Chevrolet dealer to be checked.
Vehicle's left upper ball joint snapped. While driving the vehicles driver's side upper ball joint snapped. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for repair. Soon after the consumer received a recall notice related to the upper ball joint (recall # 01048). The consumer requested reimbursement for the repairs already made but was denied.
At 61,000 miles left side upper ball joints broke off, causing the left front wheel to break off. Dealer notified, and replaced both upper ball joints.
Consumer was traveling about 30mph on highway and front wheel separated. He heard a slight noise and was able to pull over. Left driver's side wheel had came off. Dealership was aware of the incident, and insisted that vehicle was driveable. He had to have it towed. Left front upper ball joint separated damaging the rim. The customer states the part is defective.
While driving at approximately 25 mph consumer lost control of vehicle and was able to bring vehicle to a stop. Dealership examined vehicle, and determined that right upper ball joint had collapsed. Please provide any additional information/attachments.
Nar 6-03-2003 recall campaign id number -01v200000. Defective ball joints.
Tire wear due to ball joints needed to be replaced. Dealer has been contacted. Please provide further information.
Having vehicle serviced for an upper ball joint recall, noticed however that as a result of recall repairs front two tires have an uneven wear on them. Manufacturer stated did not have to do an alignment on vehicle after replacing upper ball joint.
While driving at any speed driver heard a loud noise coming from the front of the vehicle. Vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the driver's side upper ball joint needed to be replaced.
The vehicle experienced the same defect with the upper control arm ball joint as stated in recall 01 v 200 000, however the vehicle identification number was not included.
The upper ball joint was inoperative, which caused the steering wheel to tighten.