Front Suspension Control Arm Problems of GMC Sonoma

Vehicle would shimmy and front end would shake visibly. Dealer replaced front ball joints/ idler arm and tie rod ends at34000 miles. At this time, same 3 components needed to be replaced plus front wheel bearings. The vehicle had same problem as in Aug 2000. Also, tires were wearing out on the outside. 3 different GMC dealers told consumer that GMC was aware of the problem, but refused to do anything about it.

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Drivers side upper ball joint failed while driving. Truck pulled immediately to the left, no oncoming vehicles. Upon further inspection, by two seperate facilities, all ball joints (upper/lower/drivers side/passengers side) were found to be defective. These parts are lubercated (greased) 3-4 times a year, typically every other oil change.

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There are numerous, substantial safety hazards to these vehicles which appear to be common knowledge to mechanics but denied by dealerships. The ball joints are apparently common failures according to massachusetts safety inspectors and are deemed to be an extreme safety hazard. They state that dealerships regularly deny any responsibility for this failure. My vehicle is extremely well cared for, not abused in any way, and has experienced defects, which in my opinion demonstrate gross negligence on the part of GMC's engineering/production. I am also a professional engineer, and prepared to testify the same.

Consumer stated the front ball joints came from the factory with no grease.

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Ball joints broke twice while driving.