Seven problems related to steering idler arm have been reported for the 1997 Chevrolet Blazer. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
I took my 1997 Chevrolet Blazer in to my mechanic to have all tires replaced. I was called about an hour later to be informed by him that both lower ball joints were bad, also the idler arm needed replaced. I was informed that there was a re-call some time ago that the manufacturer would replace at no cost to the consumer. After calling general motors, I was informed that the recall did not include the "VIN #" for this recall.
While getting an oil change technician informed consumer that upper and lower ball joints and idle arm needededto be replaced. Dealer notified, and informed that consumer that upper ball joint is cover edunder a recall, but not lower ball joint and idle arm. Feel free to provide any further information.
Idler arm failed pennsylvania state inspection at 22,000 miles!! cost me $106 to replace. Mechanic said he has replaced a few of these on other Blazers, but never with such low miles on it.
Fauly ball joints and idler arm caused both front tires to begin to wear on the inside tread prematurely. Nlm.
Both upper ball joints and idle arm failed at low mileages of 33,000. Dealer notified, and informed that vehicle was out of its warranty. The consumer restated the problem saying the lower ball joints and idle arem failed rather than the upper ball joints.
Car was making banging sound when turning. Cause was identified as failed idler arm and ball joints. Repaired by gm/chevy under 36,000 mile warranty. Concerned that low mileage failure may reflect significant and dangerous front end problem with chevy Blazer.
Recall id 3's 01l08000 & 01v200000, dealer claims my vehicle is not included in these recalls. Independent review shows that ball joints and idler arm needs replacing at less than 50k miles. Will recall be expanded?.