10.0
really awful- Crashes / Fires:
- 1 / 0
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 0 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 10,072 miles
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While driving consumer heard a knocking noise coming from the front end. Dealership inform edthe consumer that the problem pertained to the front right ball joint failure, and the problem was not resolved.
- Parma Heights, OH, USA
There was a knocking sound coming from the front end when the car was moving slowly or turning. Super lube replaced the lower right ball joint because it had cracked. There was a recall involving this part on some Lumina's, but when I contacted Chevrolet and the dealer, both claimed there was no recall.
- Parma Heights, OH, USA
NHTSA#94-V-230-000: The lower control arm failed, there was a recall regarding the issue, however the vehicle identification number was not included.
- Brighton, MI, USA
While making a left turn the right lower ball joint fractured. This failure pulled the half shaft out of the transmission and caused the right tire to flip back damaging the body of the vehicle.
- Dayton, OH, USA
Recall 94 V 230 00/front control arm:lower ball joint; right front wheel came off while making a turn. Manufacturer was notified, and informed consumer that this vehicle was not covered under recall due to VIN. Feel free to provide any further information concerning this matter.
- Lynn, MA, USA
Right front side would be making loud noises. Owner believes it was lower ball joint that was causing problem. Vehicle was manufactured for Canada.
- Alden, NY, USA
There is alot of play within the lower control arm/ball joint which causes vibration. Also, when turning the steering wheel towards the right, steering wheel will go a different way, and consumer almost lost control. Dealer can't determine exact cause of the problem.
- Austin, TX, USA
While driving about 35 mph left lower ball joint separated, causing tire to lock inside the fender, which could have caused a crash. The vehicle was towed to a garage.
- Vernon, CT, USA
Vehicle experiences continued problems with suspension and steering, recall on components however vehicle denied due to VIN #.
- Lancaster, NY, USA
Right lower ball joint separated without warning causing damage to tire, wheel, cv boot, and fender
- Dayton, OH, USA
Right lower ball joint separated, causing damage to wheel/strut/brakes and fender.
- Birmingham, AL, USA
- Saint Paul, MN, USA