Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUSPENSION - FRONT | |||
| 03/20/2000 | 0 | 11/01/1996 | |
| While driving engine check light flashes. then vehicle cuts off, and vehicle drifts to the side of the road. *ak | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - CONTROL ARM | |||
| 2 | |||
| Ball joints broke twice while driving.*ak | |||
| 04/14/2000 | 4 | 08/01/1996 | |
| Drivers side upper ball joint failed while driving. truck pulled immediately to the left, no oncoming vehicles. upon further inspection, by two seperate facilities, all ball joints (upper/lower/drivers side/passengers side) were found to be defective. these parts are lubercated (greased) 3-4 times a year, typically every other oil change. | |||
| 02/11/2000 | 1 | 11/01/1996 | |
| There are numerous, substantial safety hazards to these vehicles which appear to be common knowledge to mechanics but denied by dealerships. the ball joints are apparently common failures according to massachusetts safety inspectors and are deemed to be an extreme safety hazard. they state that dealerships regularly deny any responsibility for this failure. my vehicle is extremely well cared for, not abused in any way, and has experienced defects, which in my opinion demonstrate gross negligence on the part of gmc's engineering/production. i am also a professional engineer, and prepared to testify the same. *ak | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - CONTROL ARM - UPPER BALL JOINT | |||
| 12/15/2001 | 1 | ||
| A dealership diagnosed that right/ front upper ball joint has failed and must be replaced. also, dealership informed consumer that this vehicle was not affected by any recall. consumer must cover all expenses for replacement of the ball joints. please provide any additional information / documentation.*ak | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - SPRINGS - LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY - LEAF | |||
| 05/01/1997 | 1 | 04/01/1996 | |
| The rear leaf springs are sagging. | |||