Front Suspension Lower Ball Joint problems of the 1996 Chevrolet Caprice

Four problems related to front suspension lower ball joint have been reported for the 1996 Chevrolet Caprice. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Front Suspension Lower Ball Joint problem

Failure Date: 06/20/2004

While driving at any speed consumer heard a loud knocking noise and the vehicle started to jerk. Consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle, and drove it to the dealer for inspection. The mechanic determined that the upper and lower ball joints needed to be replaced.

2 Front Suspension Lower Ball Joint problem

Failure Date: 08/19/2001

Driver side lower control arm ball joint stud and nut were separated, r/r ball joint.

3 Front Suspension Lower Ball Joint problem

Failure Date: 08/19/2001

I checked NHTSA's web sidt, my car was on recall list for that lower ball joint. I called gm, they said my car was not on recall list for that part.

4 Front Suspension Lower Ball Joint problem

Failure Date: 01/01/1997

Upper and lower ball joints snapped when vehicle was backing up and once when moving forward and making a left turn causing loss of steering ability. Nlm.

Other Suspension related problems of the 1996 Chevrolet Caprice

Front Suspension Lower Ball Joint problems	4
Front Suspension problems	2
Front Suspension Shock Absorber problems	1
Front Suspension Lower Control Arm problems	1
Front Suspension Coil Spring problems	1
Front Suspension Upper Ball Joint problems	1

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