Suspension Related Problems of the 1997 Chevrolet K3500

Table 1 shows one common suspension related problems of the 1997 Chevrolet K3500.

Table 1. Suspension related problems of Chevrolet K3500

Problem Category Number of Problems
Front Suspension Upper Ball Joint problems
2

Front Suspension Upper Ball Joint problem #1

Rivets to the upper ball joints snapped off, causing right wheel to blow out.

Front Suspension Upper Ball Joint problem #2

Rivets holding the ball joint to the upper control arm snapped.


Suspension related problems in other Chevrolet K3500 model year vehicles:



K3500 Service Bulletins
K3500 Safety Recalls
K3500 Defect Investigations