Ball Joint Problems of GMC Sierra

GMC Sierra owners have reported 3 problems related to ball joint (under the suspension category). The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Ball Joint problem of the 2017 GMC Sierra

Failure Date: 10/16/2019

Now while a trip to which I rolled over 39000 miles, I have a ball joint explode putting my family in danger and causing me to now need that repaired, new tire, and full alignment. I called the local dealership I have used for years and am told to bad at 36031 miles you are on your own as warranty is over and have had to take to firestone due to safety emergency as it was the closest repair center to where I was and driving any more on this was putting my life in danger. I call in and get the yep warranty is over conversation as well. I then look and find the drivers side ball joint on the 2017 is on national backorder and that this is a known issue with this model and year. Seems there was some sort of issue with quality and there should be a recall put in on this as it is a very very dangerous problem and is happening at an alarming rate. A ball joint shouldn't be exploded like this in 39000 miles on any vehicle. Forums and the repair center I went to said this is a huge issue on this model and year and that the parts are on a nationwide backorder because it is a defective part.

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2 Ball Joint problem of the 2008 GMC Sierra

Failure Date: 12/05/2014

Three years in a row , my truck has not passed inspection due to problems with the front end ball joints on both sides. This spring my front left bearing and axle failed, it has failed inspectionagain this year. I have 91,000 miles on my truck.

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3 Ball Joint problem of the 1999 GMC Sierra

Failure Date: 01/30/2014

Brake fluid leaking all over bottom of truck spraying out I took to a mechanic and had 1000 dollar brake line job done got truck back and abs brakes worked like manual brakes had a sensor and 2 ball joints replaced im being ripped of from a GMC loyal customer I was I guess back to Ford or Toyota for my next new trucks I had warranty issues you cheap [xxx] wouldnt pay for a waterpump that was leaking only a 7 dollar gasket also had a transmission on my work van repair and then replaced after a month of run around. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).

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