Front Suspension Upper Ball Joint Problems of GMC Jimmy - part 2

While driving 30 mph upper ball joint disengaged, causing front right tire to fall outward. Please give any further details.

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There was a recall of 96 GMC Jimmy's for independent front control arm upper: ball joints. We were advised that ours was not included in the recall. We experienced this problem at 53918 miles on Jan. 8 2002. The lower ball joints were replaced along with 2 front tires that were worn and very dangerous because of the ball joint problem. Also replaced were: the belt tensioner, oil cooler lines, water and belt - at 54,000 miles. We received a 168. 98 reimbursement from pontiac GMC as a "goodwill adjustment"(half of the ball joint replacement charge). They never acknowledge that this vehicle should have been included in the recall. Please include this complaint on this vehicle for problems which should have been included in a recall. Documentation of repairs available if needed. Thank you. *dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12-12-02 cut-over to artemis**761991.

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Upper & lower ball joint snapped while driving had to replace both along with idler arm pitman arm & tie rod ends , had received notice about possible failure on these when I called GMC they reported my car was not included in this possible recall. Cost of 1500. 00 also fuel pump failed cost of 700. 00 now driver side door is defected will not close , probems with electrical system locks ,windows, lights interior & exterior,wipers will only work occasionally, fuel gauge sticks.

I purchased a 1999 GMC Jimmy for my daughter. All through the warranty period, there have been problems that still have not been fixed. The brakes have never worked properly, parts inside the vehicle have fallen off, the antenna has fallen off,the electrical system (heating and cooling) has not worked properly,the outside mirrors and windows have not worked properly,the electrical system has buzzed when the radio is on, there has always been a banging noise underneath the vehicle. The left front hub assembly was replaced-didn't correct the probelm-had it replaced again 2 weeks ago-same condition still exists. They finally found the lower and upper ball joints on the passenger side were coming apart-replaced them-but noise (loud sometimes) is still there. Have been taking this vehicle in for repairs since I bought it-have been without the vehicle over 30 days in the warranty perioid. Now-after breaking down twice again in the last 2 months (a condition I've been trying to have them fix since 11/01) due to no power when I press on the gas-it's going in again. It is 2 hours one-way to the dealer (silviera, healdsburg, CA) for me. I believe they have been trying-but I think this vehicle is really now, and has always been a lemon. The vehicle has only 50,000 miles on it, and it is not dependable (never has been). After all these times in for service-taking a day off work every time to get it to them, I've had it. My daughter (college student) who I bought the vehicle for (I wanted her to have something reliable for college), now uses my car-so she won't get stuck all the time. I am ready to put the lemon law into effect with this vehicle.

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While driving upper ball joint came out, and consumer lost control of vehicle. Please provide further details.

Upper ball joint separated and the wheel was cut through causing the tire to go flat. The vehicle has been well maintained and the front end had been checked a few months earlier by a competent mechanic when new shocks were installed. Two weeks later a friend alerted me to "gm product safety campaign" # 01048. This was an alert to upper ball joints separating without warning on some '96-'97 Jimmys, bravadas and blazers. I inquired at my dealer to see if my vehicle qualified and was told "no, there are no open recalls on your VIN. ". I called the GMC customer assistance center at 1-800-GMC-8782 and spoke with "lisa" who assigned me reference number 056 42 894. Gm confirmed they "can do nothing for me, as there are no open recalls on your truck. " "it was built at a different plant and a different supplier provided the ball joints than the ones in the recall. " sounds like a load of crap to me. If I sound overly angered by a ball joint failure it might be because I have had nothing but grief with this vehicle and am tired of being a victim. The transmission was pulled under warranty at 28000 miles, yet I had to have it pulled again at my expense ($1474) at 52500miles. Two of the four O2 sensors have failed, the radiator was full of the infamous "missisippi mud" dex-cool sludge, the service engine light comes on at least once a month, the serpentine tensioner fell apart at 37k miles and had to be replaced again at 58k, the wipers frequently won't turn on unless you hit the mist lever as you hit a bump (common according to the edmunds. Com site), and last week my abs went out from what the trouble code diagnosed as a bad left front speed sensor. I'll have to drive it with the sensor unplugged for now because I've already put over $2000 in repairs into this thing during calendar year 2001 alone, and I'm tapped out. Same with the wiper condition.

Ball joint snapped while driving on ramp to get on highway, replace two upper and two lower ball joints anti lock sensor shield, and weakened wall inside tire, resulting in lost of steering.

Consumer states prior to recall 01v2 the brakes needed replaced several times as well as the rotors and 1 front wheel bearing plus an alignment. Dealer states these repair items were a direct result of the faulty upper ball joints.

Premature failure of upper ball joint. Dealer has replaced ball joints , also, pitman and idler arm failed.

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Consumer stopped at a red a light, pulled up and heard a bang. Consumer thought tire blewout. Pulled into a driveway, at that point vehicle wouldn't steer. It was towed to a garage. Upper left ball joint was broken. Consumer to have all the ball joints replaced to prevent it from happening on the other side.

Consumer was traveling 10 mph on a side street, front passenger's tire belt broke, and tire turned inward and wouldn't move. Dealership was aware of problem. Consumer was traveling 10 mph when the front right upper ball joint broke, the tire pitched into the vehicle leaving the vehicle inoperable, the other 3 ball joints were also replaced due to significant wear.

Vehicle had no defective ball joints until after vehicle was taken to dealership. Consumer was informed that the upper/lower ball joints needed to be replaced as well as the idler arm to pass inspection, consumer could not understand why a vehicle with only 39,532 would need such parts, consumer was later informed that GMC would replace the parts at no charge due to their goodwill program, however consumer still had to pay for the labor charge, consumer was then informed by a friend that there was a recall for upper ball joints, but when consumer contacted GMC she was told that her vehicle was not included in the recall.

Control arm upper ball joint broke while driving at highway speeds, causing tire to blowout, and wheel to break in half, resulting in vehicle losing control. Vehicle is at dealership for repairs.

Consumer is not satisified with reimbursement received for work done on vehicle prior to safety recall g01048s to replace front suspension upper ball joints, dealer stated that lower ball joints needed to be replaced as well but was not under recall, consumer requesting full reimbursement for out of pocket expenses.

: the contact stated there was a loud popping noise, when the vehicle was at a stop or while traveling 5 mph. The manufacturer informed the contact the vehicle was not included in the recall # 01i018000 or # 01v2000000, for the suspension: front control arm, upper ball joint due to the VIN. Both ball joints on both sides were badly rusted and one of the upper ball joints was fractured.

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While pulling into driveway, upper ball joints fell apart without prior warning. Took vehicle to be fixed and was told about recall 01 I 018 000 that deals with a similar problem concerning upper ball joints. Left wheel speed sensor was missing. Replaced inner cv boot.

Ea 99 022/upper and lower control arm ball joint: front left wheel collapsed while traveling at 10 mph. Towed vehicle to dealer, and informed consumer that upper ball joint broke off the socket. This vehicle was not covered under a manufacturer's recall due to VIN.

As I made a left hand turn there was a clunk and the truck veered to the right. I slowed and regained control and pulled on to the shoulder of the road just missing the gaurd rails. The passenger side tire was collapsed. The dealer confirmed the upper ball joint had snapped. Replaced both upper ball joints as the technician reported the driver side one was worn.

While turning at 15-20 mph driver's side of vehicle dropped. Towed to dealer, upper ball joint had broken.

Prior to the recall notice, NHTSA campaign id 01v200000, while driving vehicle had a loud grinding noise. Dealer replaced the upper and lower ball joints. Consumer is seeking further reimbursement.

The front end of the vehicle vibrated while driving. The dealer determined that the front balls joints were worn out and had to be replaced. The dealer informed the consumer there was recall on the ball joints, however the consumer's vehicle identification number wa not included.

Recall o1i018000 on front upper ball joints. Confirmed information with manufacturer. Manufacturer indicated that consumer's vehicle did not comply with recall. Mechanic inspected vehicle and insisted that vehicle did comply with description of recall.

Vehicle was purchased in 02/01 with 32,195 miles. Within 7000 miles right side upper/lower ball joints and idler arm failed and were replaced. Approximately 2 months later, dealer had to replace the left upper/lower ball joints/ right lower ball joints, and the idler arm again due to being prematurely worn. Within an additional 11000 miles, dealer had to replace the lower ball joints on both the right and left sides and the idler arm again.

Vehicle was taken to dealer for a routine inspection, and mechanic noticed that upper ball joints failed and needed to be replaced.

A year after recall o1i018000 repairs for upper ball joint separation was performed, the defect recurred.

The vehicle experienced the same defect with the upper ball joint as stated in recall 01 I 018 000, but the vehicle was not included in the recall due to vehicle identification number.

The vehicle experienced the same defect regarding the upper ball joints as stated in recall 01 I 018 000, however the vehicle identification number was not included. Ph.