Seven problems related to front suspension control arm have been reported for the 1997 GMC Jimmy. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
: the contact stated while driving various speeds, there was a squeaking noise from the front suspension and upon turning any direction the steering wheel was difficult to steer. The vehicle was inspected by a dealer who determined the upper and lower ball joints needed to be replaced. There was a NHTSA recall, #01v200000, regarding the suspension. The vehicle was not included in the recall due to the VIN. The manufacturer was alerted. Updated 9/13/2006 -.
I have had to replace 1 upper ball joint and two lower ones , I was told my VIN number did not match for the recall listed on your site. I have also had to replace both of my oil cooling lines that started leaking badly, this is part of the towing package offered by GMC.
While driving upper/ lower ball joints came off, and consumer lost control of vehicle. Dealer has been contacted. Please provide further details.
At approximately 50,000 miles we had to replace both lower ball joints due to excessive wear. Gm is recalling lower and upper ball joints on 1997 GMC Jimmys, but they claim that my vehicle is not part of this recall.
Upper and lower ball joints callapsed while driving due to corrosion. A recall has been issued on vehicle's make and model, however a remedy or owner notification has not been issued. Please provide further information.
Consumer was going to the supermaket and she heard a loud pop. Got out of vehicle, and looked down at wheels, and the driver's side wheel was caved in at about 45 degree angle. She had to have vehicle towed to the dealership. Mechanic at the dealership told her that she needed ball joints.
When driving it feels like there is a flat tire because the vehicle wanders all over the road. Dealer says the upper and lower ball joints need to be replaced.