Front Suspension Lower Control Arm Problems of Chevrolet Silverado

Chevrolet Silverado owners have reported 2 problems related to front suspension lower control arm (under the suspension category). The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Front Suspension Lower Control Arm problem of the 2003 Chevrolet Silverado

Failure Date: 06/12/2004

While attempting to park in a parking lot vehicle swerved to the left and collided with a tree. Consumer examined the under side of the vehicle, and discovered that the left tie rod broke. Dealer claimed that the collision caused the tie rod to break. Consumer was not injured in the collision, and no other vehicle was involved. Front lower control arm had to be replaced and front wheel alignment was performed.

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2 Front Suspension Lower Control Arm problem of the 1999 Chevrolet Silverado

Failure Date: 10/01/2000

Initial air leak occurred approximately 1 month after delivery, the window was replaced, and has been replaced 5 other times including next service appointment, in sept. Or oct. Of this year a thumping sensation was felt through the steering wheel, after one attempt to service, dealer was unable to reproduce problem, I requested appointment with service advisor in which problem was noticed. I was told it was a lower control arm bushing and that was occurring with the 99 Silverado frequently. With that said the service advisor at parks Chevrolet in beaufort, SC 843-525-4100 stated that both the window would be repaired at the same time the front was repaired; he would order the parts; I have received no calls from the dealer.

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