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.
When driving at any speed there is a loud banging noise coming from the front suspension of the vehicle, and there is shaking within the steering wheel due to the upper control arm/ ball joint wearing out. It had to be replaced.
Upper ball joint pulled out of the socket, causing spindle to fall and cut the rim in half, resulting in a loss of tire. The dealer would not replace because the warranty had expired.
- Aslip, FL, USA
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Upper left front ball joint broke, dealer claims lack of maint. We have records showing vehicle was serviced every 5000 miles. Including complete front end lube. GM will not reimburse or admit to any fault do to the warranty was not applicable. Public should be aware of Chevy Blazer ball joints breaking and wheels falling off at high speeds. Safety should always come first. GM should acknowledge this.
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- Virginia Beach, VA, USA