Problems with 2002 Chevrolet S-10 SUSPENSION

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet s-10. while driving approximately 70 mph and approaching a stop sign, the front driver's side lower ball joint detached from the vehicle. the tire folded at a 45 degree angle. the current mileage was 80,300 and failure mileage was 80,000. updated 10/16/08 *bf updated 10/20/08. *jb

I have a 2002 chevrolet s10 zr2. it has had many problems in the front end, it was eventually discovered to have numerous cracks and broken welds, mostly on the right side. at this point gm has offered a 70/30 split on repairs, which we reluctantly agreed to because we needed the vehicle repaired. now that the frame has been haphazardly repaired by a different dealer, because the dealer that we purchased it from refused to look at it, we feel that it is still a safety hazard and we are trying to get it repaired correctly. we want proper repairs for our vehicle, but ,to also alert others that there may be problems with the zr2 frames. the original frame is still in the possession of turnpike chevrolet in nitro, wv. *jb

Front bearing hubs have gone bad. this has happen only 3,000 after the extended warranty has expired at 100,000. i had loud grinding and vibration in front after i took off winter aggressive snow tires. the snow tires have masked the problem and the vehicle would have been serviced if heard. took it to dealer to have them find problem. comes back with both hubs need replaced and upper and lower ball joints with a total of 1710.00 in service. i felt that gm should be responsible. i called gm and declined even after consulting with dealer. i feel these parts have failed prior to warranty being expired. *jb

While driving on the highway back of vehicle will bounce. driver almost lost control of vehicle.*ak

Reporting intermittentley problem with a popping noise from the right front supension dealer is aware of the problem. ts

Consumer states when driving above 50 mph the truck shakes violently. took to chevrolet and they stated this condition is normal. nlm *tt

Noticed several days after purchase truck leaning 1.5 inches on drivers side, front and rear. contacted dealer, they instructed to bring in after 1500 miles. brought in at 2600 miles. after 1.5 months, dealer repair was to put stronger springs on left front, left rear, arch rear springs and fabricate shims (2) which were placed between frame and body. gm calls this fixed. i am not satisfied, and concerned about vehicle handling and safety possibly comprimised.*ak