Problems with 2001 Chevrolet S-10 SUSPENSION

No special events leading to failure. lower ball joints deteriorated beyond use at 40000 miles resulting in some tire damage due to misalignment. dealer response was "normal wear item* , not under warranty. these factory ball joints are not equipped with grease fittings, thus cannot be lubricated. ball joints replaced with aftermarket product. pieces of original ball joints no longer available. general motors has not responded to any emails or phone calls regarding this vehicle. *nm

Within 12 months gm genuine balljoints (lower) on our 2001 chevrolet s10 pickup truck failed within 12 months, possibly sooner if it were'nt for the state required motor vehicle inspections pointing it out again. imagine that they probably failed way before the inspection. it looks like we're not the only one who has expierenced this part failure with the chevrolet, s10.*ak

While driving at any speed vehicle vibrated. the consumer took the vehicle to the dealership for inspection. however, mechanic could not duplicate the problem. *ak

Front wheel bearing failed at 3 years and 32000 miles. *nm

Vehicle is one inch lower on driver side. vehicle is equiped with fuel tank on driver side, and is primarily occupied by just the driver and as such, when fuel tank is full, there is approximatey 450 lbs. extra on this side of the truck. shortly after purchasing this vehicle, i and others began to notice the pronounced lean in the body of the truck. i am not sure, but this condition may be a saftey problem in the future and i would like to have it addressed. vehicle spring rates should take into account the loading differences of driver and fuel. thanks, jack s.r.copp. nlm

When driving at highway speeds of 65 mph, and hitting a bump vehicle will veer to left or right. hard to control. took vehicle to dealer, who lined up front end and adjusted gear box, did not remedy situation. *ak before repair was done, the steering wheel was rigid, but after the service it became very loose. *yh