NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
Suspension complaints
72 reportsClear category filter20,000 miles · Oct 1, 2003
Electrical SystemEngine And Engine CoolingFuel System, Gasoline
LOWER BALL JOINTS WEAR OUT PREMATURELY. *AK THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE WAS ON ITS FIFTH SET OF LOWER BALL JOINTS AND IT SIXTH IDLER ARM. THE CRUISE CONTROL WAS INOPERATIVE, THE GRILL GUARD WAS LOOSE, THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL LEAKED, THE DOOR LATCH WAS INOPERATIVE, THE SENDING UNIT WAS REPLACED, THE BATTERY WAS REPLACED, THE DO…
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LOWER BALL JOINTS WEAR OUT PREMATURELY. *AK THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE WAS ON ITS FIFTH SET OF LOWER BALL JOINTS AND IT SIXTH IDLER ARM. THE CRUISE CONTROL WAS INOPERATIVE, THE GRILL GUARD WAS LOOSE, THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL LEAKED, THE DOOR LATCH WAS INOPERATIVE, THE SENDING UNIT WAS REPLACED, THE BATTERY WAS REPLACED, THE DOOR WAS READJUSTED DUE TO A VIBRATION, THE LEFT FRONT HUB ASSEMBLY WAS REPLACED, THE EXHAUST MADE A NOISE, THE TENSIONER AND SERPENTINE BELT WAS REPLACED, THE FRONT AXLE SEAL LEAKED AND THE INTAKE GASKET LEAKED. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10038322
Mileage unknown · Sep 22, 2003
SuspensionTires
WHILE DRIVING AT 10 MPH FRONT PASSENGER'S SIDE TIRE BLEW OUT WITHOUT WARNING. DEALER STATED BALL JOINTS COLLAPSED. *AK
NHTSA ODI #10040205
54,000 miles · Sep 13, 2003
Suspension
I HAVE A 1999 CHEVROLET BLAZER THAT IS VERY WELL MAINTAINED. I HAD TO REPLACE BOTH FRONT END WHEEL HUB BEARINGS BEFORE IT HAD 60,000 MILES ON IT. THERE MUST BE DEFECTIVE BEARINGS BEING PUT IN THESE VEHICLES. THERE IS NO WAY A WHEEL BEARING SHOULD WEAR OUT BEFORE 60,000 MILES. I WROTE TO CHEVROLET CORPORATE OFFICES & THEY TOLD ME…
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I HAVE A 1999 CHEVROLET BLAZER THAT IS VERY WELL MAINTAINED. I HAD TO REPLACE BOTH FRONT END WHEEL HUB BEARINGS BEFORE IT HAD 60,000 MILES ON IT. THERE MUST BE DEFECTIVE BEARINGS BEING PUT IN THESE VEHICLES. THERE IS NO WAY A WHEEL BEARING SHOULD WEAR OUT BEFORE 60,000 MILES. I WROTE TO CHEVROLET CORPORATE OFFICES & THEY TOLD ME THEY WERE SORRY BUT DIDN'T OFFER ANY COMPENSATION. I AM FILING THIS REPORT TO HELP OTHERS IN THE FUTURE. IT IS QUITE EXPENSIVE TO REPLACE WHEEL BEARINGS AND IF ENOUGH PEOPLE COMPLAIN MAYBE CHEVROLET WILL TAKE SOME RESPONSIBILITY FOR INSTALLING DEFECTIVE PARTS. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10038836
64,000 miles · Aug 31, 2003
Suspension
FRONT WHEEL BEARING WENT BAD TO THE POINT OF MAKING NOISE AND WHEN WE TORE IT DOWN FOR REPAIRS, THE BEARING ON THE FT. RT. (2WD) THEIR WAS A LOT OF METAL SHAVINGS BEHIND BEARING. UPON A SEARCH OF SEVERAL PARTS STORES THE ONLY SOURCE WAS A DEALER ITEM. NO PROBLEM EXCEPT FOR THE 487.00 DOLLARS EACH, WE ONLY HAD TO REPLACE 1 BUT, T…
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FRONT WHEEL BEARING WENT BAD TO THE POINT OF MAKING NOISE AND WHEN WE TORE IT DOWN FOR REPAIRS, THE BEARING ON THE FT. RT. (2WD) THEIR WAS A LOT OF METAL SHAVINGS BEHIND BEARING. UPON A SEARCH OF SEVERAL PARTS STORES THE ONLY SOURCE WAS A DEALER ITEM. NO PROBLEM EXCEPT FOR THE 487.00 DOLLARS EACH, WE ONLY HAD TO REPLACE 1 BUT, THIS VEHICLE THATHAS ONLY 60,000 MILES AND 2 FT.WHEELS THIS COULD EASILY END UP BEING A 1000.00 FIX FOR FRONT BEARING. PS.BEARINGS FOR 4WD WERE ONLY $138.00. *AK
NHTSA ODI #10036927
85,000 miles · Aug 24, 2003
Interior LightingSeatsSuspension
MY CAR HAS HAD TWO RECLINER MECHANIZMS BREAK IN 2 YEARS. MY SECURITY LIGHTS COME ON FOR NO REASON,MY PAINT IS CHECKING AND PEELING.NOW IT APPEARS THAT MY CONTROL ARM AND LOWER BALL JOINT WERE FAILING AT 85,000 MILES.*AK AT ABOUT 70,000 MILES MY 4WHEEL DRIVE WOULD SLIP IN AND OUT AT FREEWAY SPEED. I HAVE A 1999 CHEVY BLAZER,4D…
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MY CAR HAS HAD TWO RECLINER MECHANIZMS BREAK IN 2 YEARS. MY SECURITY LIGHTS COME ON FOR NO REASON,MY PAINT IS CHECKING AND PEELING.NOW IT APPEARS THAT MY CONTROL ARM AND LOWER BALL JOINT WERE FAILING AT 85,000 MILES.*AK AT ABOUT 70,000 MILES MY 4WHEEL DRIVE WOULD SLIP IN AND OUT AT FREEWAY SPEED. I HAVE A 1999 CHEVY BLAZER,4DR, COMPLETELY MAINTAINED AND DRIVEN WITH CARE.
NHTSA ODI #10033391
60,000 miles · Jul 28, 2003
Suspension
LAST YEAR 11/02 MY RIGHT FRONT WHEEL BEARING WENT BAD. A HORRIBLE NOISE FROM THE FRONT END AT AS LITTLE OF 20MPH. THEN THE SAME THING HAPPENED LAST WEEK FROM THE FRONT LEFT. I JUST GOT IT FIXED TODAY 7/28/03. THE FIRST TIME IT WAS AROUND 60,000. *AK NOW IT IS AT 66,671 MILES. THE ASSEMBLY'S TO FIX THE BEARINGS ARE NOT CHEAP...
NHTSA ODI #10030297
47,000 miles · Jul 16, 2003
Suspension
CONSUMER STATES THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER TIRES ARE LEANING INWARD, AND THE STEERING IS PULLING IN ONE DIRECTION. *AK
NHTSA ODI #10029463
Mileage unknown · Jul 9, 2003
Suspension
CONSUMER STATED THAT BALL JOINT SNAPPED, CAUSING THE FRONT WHEEL TO COME OFF. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK
NHTSA ODI #10026869
49,790 miles · Jun 24, 2003
Suspension
EARLY FAILURE OF FRONT WHEEL BEARING. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10023720
Mileage unknown · Feb 5, 2003
Suspension
TIE ROD SNAPPED MAKING IT HARD TO TURN THE STEERING WHEEL. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. PH
NHTSA ODI #10006603
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