Ball Joint Problems of GMC Jimmy

GMC Jimmy owners have reported 5 problems related to ball joint (under the suspension category). The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Ball Joint problem of the 2000 GMC Jimmy

Failure Date: 07/01/2004

First the transmission went out and I had to have it rebuilt. . . Then, I had to replace a ball joint. . . Now the other one has to be replaced. The mechanic says it is too dangerous to drive. These repairs are not cheap and premature! prior to having the transmission rebuilt I had it put on the machine and it sent out several different codes that had to be corrected. . . Nevertheless, we still had to replace the transmission. . . Also, the four wheel drive gets stuck periodically.

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2 Ball Joint problem of the 1998 GMC Jimmy

Failure Date: 08/11/2003

Consumer states that van is giving her problems. When she drives the vehicle sometimes she hears a loud noise. Then the light comes on, the dashboard with says "security. " also, brake failure. She took vehicle to dealer, and was told that the ball joints had no grease on them, and had a lots of play, if she hit a hole in the street, she could have an accident because of the alignment and the ball joints. She took vehicle back to the dealer, and he wanted to sell her another van, and she has no money. Please help.

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3 Ball Joint problem of the 1997 GMC Jimmy

Failure Date: 03/03/2003

Problems with vehicle's ball joints. Mr the consumer heard a sound coming fromt the left front tire area. The radiator, power steering pump, oil cooler lines and engine all leaked.

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4 Ball Joint problem of the 1999 GMC Jimmy

Failure Date: 05/17/2002

While driving, consumer heard a loud dragging noise and was later informed that the noise was caused by faulty ball joints, also dealer replaced the front axle shaft to replace the inner tri-pod boot. The passenger front wheel had leaned in at the top, and the engine had an oil leak. The consumer has requested reimbursement for the monies spent on repair.

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5 Ball Joint problem of the 1996 GMC Jimmy

Failure Date: 01/20/2000

The vehicle wanders while driving, the dealer has replaced ball joints, tie rods, steering box, tires and shocks but the problems still exist, dealer has also performed 6 alignments. Nlm.

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