Steering Tie Rod Assembly problems of the 2002 Chevrolet Venture

I took my 2002 Chevrolet Venture in for a wheel alignment, my mechanic called back and said the front tie rods were in imminent danger of failing. He recommended that they be replaced, and they were. Another example of shoddy, we don't care workmanship from gm.

The contact owns a 2002 Chevrolet Venture. While driving at highway speeds of 70 miles per hour, the front right tire rod broke along with the front right control arm. The dealer (in grants pass, oregon) stated that they are unable to assist him with the failure since it was involved in a crash; however, the contact was not involved a crash. The front tires were worn and that doesnt occur during an accident. The contact is aware of the safety risk involved. The failure mileage was 45,000 and the current mileage was 57,2000.

Broken tie rod + rack and pinion failure causing total steering loss and costly repairs! * cb.