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.

- Bloomingdale, IL, USA

While driving a clicking noise could be heard, and vehicle would shake. Vehicle was taken to an independent auto repair shop, where mechanic determined the front upper and lower ball joints had to be replaced.

- Baltimore, MD, USA

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

- Onalaska, WI, USA

The front upper ball joint was damaged, which caused the wheel to lean inward.

- Uniondale, NY, USA

The consumer was requesting reimbursement from the manufacturer for upper ball joints that were replaced prior to recall (01V-200). When the consumer had the upper ball joints replace, they were not replaced with GM parts. Updated

- Verona, WI, USA

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.

- Roselle, IL, USA

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.

- Roselle, IL, USA

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.

- Belle Plaine, MN, USA

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.

- Fort Wayne, IN, USA

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.

- Catlett, VA, USA

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.

- Camano Island, WA, USA

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.

- Carlisle, NY, USA