1999 Chevrolet S10 suspension problems

SUSPENSION

THE UPPER CONTROL ARM ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE FAILED DUE TO CORROSION. THE TRUCK WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHO ORIGINALLY SAID THAT THEY WOULD NOT WORK ON THE TRUCK DUE TO LIABILITY ISSUES IF SOMETHING ELSE FAILED. WHEN I WENT IN TO PAY THE TOWING CHARGE, A DIFFERENT SERVICE COUNTER REPRESENTATIVE SAID THAT THEY WOULD INDEED WORK ON THE TRUCK BUT ONLY IF I AGREED TO REPLACE THE UPPER AND LOWER CONTROL ARMS ON BOTH SIDES. TOTAL COST WAS ESTIMATED TO BE GREATER THAN $2500. I HAD THE TRUCK TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO REPLACED THE DRIVER'S SIDE UPPER CONTROL ARM FOR $473.77. WHILE THE MECHANIC WAS BACKING THE TRUCK OUT OF THE GARAGE AFTER THE REPAIR, A SECTION OF BRAKE LINE FAILED DUE TO CORROSION (SEE SEPARATE COMPLAINT.)

NHTSA complaint #10440285 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY

TSB #030601024A -- RATTLE NOISE IN ENGINE. *TT (NHTSA ID #10004301, MARCH 01 2004) #6 ROD CAP STRETCHED, CAUSING BEARING TO FAIL. ALSO OTHER BEARINGS BEGAN TO FAIL. POSSIBLY DUE TO COOLANT LEAK FROM INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET OR JUST VERY DEFECTIVE PART - MECHANIC UNSURE THIS OF A VEHICLE THAT IS PROPERLY (SOMETIMES OVERLY) MAINTAINED. HAVE ALL SERVICE RECORDS TO PROVE IT. EVEN MECHANICS COMMENTED ON UPKEEP OF VEHICLE. SERVICE FACILITY REFUSES TO MAKE REPAIRS - TRYING TO FORCE COMPLETE ENGINE REPLACEMENT EVEN THOUGH CRANK JOURNALS CAN BE POLISHED, NEW BEARINGS CAN BE PUT IN AND ROD CAN BE REPLACED. BASICALLY THEY AND GM ARE LOOKING FOR A BIG PAYDAY - THEY ARE SADLY MISTAKEN. I HAVE HAD NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS WITH THIS VEHICLE, WITH EACH REPAIR BECOMING MORE AND MORE EXPENSIVE. I NOW HAVE TO GET RID OF THE TRUCK AND HAVE FINANCIAL HARDSHIP DUE TO THE COSTLY REPAIRS. THE SAD PART ABOUT THIS IS GM DOES NOT STAND BEHIND THEIR PRODUCTS / SERVICES, A RECALL SHOULD HAVE BEEN DONE FOR THIS PROBLEM AS IT IS VERY COMMON TO THEIR ENGINE FAMILIES, SIMILAR TO THE PISTON SLAP ISSUE WITH THE TRUCK LS-SERIES OF ENGINES.

NHTSA complaint #10184815 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING

TSB #030601024A -- RATTLE NOISE IN ENGINE. *TT (NHTSA ID #10004301, MARCH 01 2004) #6 ROD CAP STRETCHED, CAUSING BEARING TO FAIL. ALSO OTHER BEARINGS BEGAN TO FAIL. POSSIBLY DUE TO COOLANT LEAK FROM INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET OR JUST VERY DEFECTIVE PART - MECHANIC UNSURE THIS OF A VEHICLE THAT IS PROPERLY (SOMETIMES OVERLY) MAINTAINED. HAVE ALL SERVICE RECORDS TO PROVE IT. EVEN MECHANICS COMMENTED ON UPKEEP OF VEHICLE. SERVICE FACILITY REFUSES TO MAKE REPAIRS - TRYING TO FORCE COMPLETE ENGINE REPLACEMENT EVEN THOUGH CRANK JOURNALS CAN BE POLISHED, NEW BEARINGS CAN BE PUT IN AND ROD CAN BE REPLACED. BASICALLY THEY AND GM ARE LOOKING FOR A BIG PAYDAY - THEY ARE SADLY MISTAKEN. I HAVE HAD NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS WITH THIS VEHICLE, WITH EACH REPAIR BECOMING MORE AND MORE EXPENSIVE. I NOW HAVE TO GET RID OF THE TRUCK AND HAVE FINANCIAL HARDSHIP DUE TO THE COSTLY REPAIRS. THE SAD PART ABOUT THIS IS GM DOES NOT STAND BEHIND THEIR PRODUCTS / SERVICES, A RECALL SHOULD HAVE BEEN DONE FOR THIS PROBLEM AS IT IS VERY COMMON TO THEIR ENGINE FAMILIES, SIMILAR TO THE PISTON SLAP ISSUE WITH THE TRUCK LS-SERIES OF ENGINES.

NHTSA complaint #10184815 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT

WHILE BACKING INTO THE DRIVEWAY SUDDENLY AND WITHOUT WARNING THE FRONT RIGHT SIDE OF THE VEHICLE DROPPED TO THE GROUND.TWO WEEK LATER, ON FEBRUARY 26, 2005, WHILE BACKING AROUND IN THE DRIVEWAY THE DRIVER'S SIDE FRONT DROPPED TO THE GROUND. ON BOTH SEPARATE TIMES THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A REPAIR SHOP, AND MECHANIC CONFIRMED THAT BOTH LOWER BALL JOINTS BROKE, AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. HE, IN TURN, INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT COVERED UNDER A RECALL.

NHTSA complaint #10113437 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

SUSPENSION:FRONT:SHOCK ABSORBER

CONSUMER WAS INFORMED BY DEALERSHIP ABOUT THE NUMBER OF REPAIRS NEEDED ON THE VEHICLE. *LA THE SERVICE DEALER LISTED UNNEEDED REPAIRS. THE CONSUMER HAD A 45 POINT INSPECTION WHERE THEY DETERMINED THAT THE ONLY WORK NEEDED WAS WITH LEAKING SHOCKS. (GREAT AMERICAN CHEVROLET WAS BEING DISHONEST) *SC

NHTSA complaint #10081866 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

SUSPENSION

BALL JOINT BROKE, LETTING WHEEL BEND UNDER PICKUP. *****DIMS 11 IVOQ ENTRY POSTED AFTER 12/12/02 CUT-OVER TO ARTEMIS*****770813. *AK

NHTSA complaint #10006577 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS

THE CENTER LIFT WAS DEFECTIVE, THE SPRINGS FOR THE EXTENSION BAR THAT GOES ON THE BOTH SIDES IN THE FRONT ARE MISSING. NLM

NHTSA complaint #561513 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

SUSPENSION

VEHICLE IS MISALIGNED .

NHTSA complaint #784532 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

SUSPENSION

VEHICLE IS MISALIGNED .

NHTSA complaint #784532 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

SUSPENSION

CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 40-30MPH AND VEHICLE STARTED VIBRATING. ALSO, LEFT FRONT TIRE CAME COMPLETELY OFF THE ROTOR. DEALER IS CURRENTLY LOOKING AT THE VEHICLE.

NHTSA complaint #863792 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.