Table 1 shows three common suspension related problems of the 1998 GMC Envoy.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Rear Suspension Leaf Spring problems | |
| Front Suspension Lower Ball Joint problems | |
| Suspension Noise problems |
: the contact stated while driving 45mph, the vehicle struck a dip in the road and the rear leaf spring assembly fractured which caused the vehicle body to drop to the ground. This incident occurred near the contact's home and the vehicle was not towed to a dealer. An independent repair shop mechanic inspected the vehicle and confirmed the fractured leaf spring assembly. The vehicle is waiting repair.
On Monday, 5/3/04, my son backed our 1998 GMC Envoy out of his garage. The left front end dropped to the ground. According to GMC dealer, the ball joint and cv joints failed. Dealer advised us recall had been issued for GMC jimmys up to 1996 year, but nothing for 1998. Had my son been driving on the highway, serious injury or worse could have resulted.
After leaving a parking lot where the key had been left turned on we noticed a loud noise from the rear of the car. After stopping it was noticed the car had gone up in the back by 6 - 12 inches. We proceded to the dealer (1/2 mile away) and the rear suspension came down by itself. I have not taken it to the dealer for service. The day of incident was a Saturday and they had no service available.