GM Ball Joints

3 Signs of Failing GM Ball Joints

When ball joints go bad, it can be catastrophic. A joint's stud can separate from its housing, for instance -- or worse, just plain break. Inertia takes over then; the wheels on that Chevy Silverado 1500 you love -- they start moving in different directions. You lose control pretty quick after that; the wheels end up hitting your fenders and dragging the tires, and it all only stops when you stomp on the brakes -- or worse.

Avoid what's almost certainly going to end up a serious accident. Watch for the three main symptoms of a faulty ball joint, and catch things sooner rather than later -- or too late.

1. Your steering starting to feel loose or vibrate
2. Unusual noises while steering
3. Abnormally worn tires

The first two tell you that you've got front suspension problems, at least, but most likely, a loose ball joint. The third might indicate wheel misalignment, though, so run an inspection; check the ball joints themselves or the control arm bushings. If one, the other, or both are damaged, most likely, the joint's begun to transfer its motion to the bushing, almost certainly locking it up; put simply, it's failing.

How Much Does Replacing a Ball Joint on a GM Vehicle Cost?

Unfortunately, it's not cheap. It'll run you $250 to $350 on average -- and that's apiece.

On a Chevy Silverado, for instance, it'll cost anywhere from $260 to almost $400 on average. On a GMC Sierra 1500, $270 or more. A Chevy Trailblazer, at least $300. You'll need to do a front-end alignment afterward, too, which can run a couple hundred dollars.

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