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1997 Chevrolet Blazer Suspension:front:control Arm:upper Ball Joint Problems

NHTSA component category: SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT · data through 07/12/2026

42Suspension:front:control Arm:upper Ball Joint complaints
5.5%Of all 768 complaints
#5Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How suspension:front:control arm:upper ball joint ranks on this vehicle

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP97 · 12.6%
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION83 · 10.8%
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR53 · 6.9%
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER50 · 6.5%
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT42 · 5.5%

Share of the 768 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 1997 Chevrolet Blazer overview page.

Suspension:front:control Arm:upper Ball Joint complaints by year filed

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 1997 Chevrolet Blazer have suspension:front:control arm:upper ball joint problems?

Suspension:front:control Arm:upper Ball Joint is the #5 most-reported problem area on the 1997 Chevrolet Blazer: 42 of 768 complaints on file (5.5%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 1997 Chevrolet Blazer have in total?

768 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 60 involved a crash, 28 involved a fire, 64 reported injuries, and 4 reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's suspension:front:control arm:upper ball joint category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.