: the contact stated while driving at any speed the vehicle became loose in the steering and a popping noise was heard. The vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop for inspection. The dealer determined the idle arm needed replaced. The idle arm has been replaced three times in 6 months. Updated 4/11/2006 -

- Creston, WV, USA

I purchased my 1999 Blazer "used" in 5/03, two months later the water pump started leaking horribly, had it replaced. Another month later it completely died on my in the middle of morning rush hour, found out that the fuel pump was completely shot, and the battery was not good...at the same time. Early last month I was told that the high pressure oil lines were leaking badly, and also that the idler arm on the front right is bad. Now as I am researching the Chevy Blazer more and more, I'm finding out that many consumers are having the same problems in all models. Chevrolet should be held responsible for many of these recurring problems, and something needs to be done!

- Toledo, OH, USA

Problems with vehicle's wheel bearing, front idler and pitman arms. The consumer replaced the left front wheel bearing which required the replacement of the entire hub kit. The right front bearing failed as well, along with the right front idler and pitman arm.

- Paw Paw, MI, USA

Lower ball joints wear out prematurely. 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.

- Columbus, MT, USA

Front wheel hub on on front driver and passenger side had to be replaced several times due to a grinding noise when driving. Idler arm and ball joint were also replaced.

- Hobart, NY, USA

Vehicle was pulling to side and steering wheel had too much play. Dealer replaced idler arm. Did not remedy the problem. On 10 April 2002 right front upper and lower ball joints were replaced. Reported by david bluman.

- Woodmere, NY, USA