This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.
So how do you find out what problems are occurring? For this NHTSA complaint data, the only way is to read through the comments below. Any duplicates or errors? It's not us.
While traveling on asphalt service road at approx. 40 mph, the front left ball joint failed causing the vehicle to cross the road and into a ditch. Part has since been repaired with the additional repair
While driving at any speed, the consumer heard a loud noise and the vehicle started to vibrate uncontrollably. The consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle and drove it to a private mechanic for inspection. The mechanic informed the consumer that the upper and lower ball joints needed to be replaced.
There has been a recall on the Chevrolet, Blazer, model year 1996 - 1998 for the same problem. I was told by the service manager at ramsey Chevrolet, my car is not covered under this recall. I was told the parts were worn out. It is extremely dangerous and not driveable so I feel this is a safety issue. Can you please advise? thank you! the wearing out of the front universal ball joint and iver arm is a safety issue and this should be replaced by the manufacturer. Recall number 01V2.
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- Charlotte, NC, USA