Front Suspension Upper Ball Joint Problems of GMC Sonoma

Consumer complained of vehicle handling problems since 5000 miles. Consumer took vehicle to the dealer at least 9-10 times. There was a popping sound in the front end. Consumer had the lower ball joints replaced, and believed the upper ball joints were still bad. Also, there was excessive play in the steering box. This was causing excessive wear on the tires. With any wind the vehicle was blown around. The service writer at the dealership said they didn't want to fix the problem because they were afraid it would make the problem worse, but it was not stated on the service repair sheet. At one point lock tight was put on the bolts to keep them from coming loose. The manifold gasket and thermostat was replaced. On one occasion the vehicle lurched forward, there was a squealing noise coming from the brakes.

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A dealership diagnosed that right/ front upper ball joint has failed and must be replaced. Also, dealership informed consumer that this vehicle was not affected by any recall. Consumer must cover all expenses for replacement of the ball joints. Please provide any additional information / documentation.

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At 85,687 miles, I had to replace all four ball joints on my 1997 GMC Sonoma 4x4. Genuine gm parts were used for the replacement. I currently have 127,532 miles on those ball joints and all four of them need replaced again!!!!. This mean that these genuine gm parts have 41,845 miles on them and are bad again!!!! after calling gm to ask for some help with a warranty on the parts, of course there is nothing they can do for me.

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