Front Suspension Control Arm problems of the 1996 Chevrolet S10

Six problems related to front suspension control arm have been reported for the 1996 Chevrolet S10. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Front Suspension Control Arm problem

Failure Date: 07/20/2001

Balljoint broke thur afame when going thur accident area. Thought I got a flat but tire was laying on its side.

2 Front Suspension Control Arm problem

Failure Date: 05/04/2001

Getting on the freeway front end wobble thought it was a flat but the front ball joint had broken tire ended up sideways had to get it towed.

3 Front Suspension Control Arm problem

Failure Date: 04/09/2001

While driving at approximately 30 to 35 mph heard a bang from front of vehicle which caused steering wheel to jerk. Consumer was able to bring vehicle to a stop at side of road. A private mechanic inspected vehicle, and stated that front control arm broke. Please provide any additional information/attachments.

4 Front Suspension Control Arm problem

Failure Date: 05/04/2000

Ball joints broke which may have caused a loss of vehicle control. Dealer replaced ball joints 2 years ago. Dealer cannot determine the cause of the problem. Please provide further information.

5 Front Suspension Control Arm problem

Failure Date: 02/01/2000

New front upper and lower ball joints and a pitman arm is needed.

6 Front Suspension Control Arm problem

While driving 30 mph front passenger's side tire nearly came off due to a broken ball joint. Please give any further details.

Other Suspension related problems of the 1996 Chevrolet S10

Front Suspension Control Arm problems	6
Front Suspension problems	2
Sway Bar problems	1
Front Suspension Lower Ball Joint problems	1
Suspension problems	1
Front Suspension Upper Ball Joint problems	1

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