Issue ID | 1139574 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10663944 |
Manufacurer | General Motors LLC |
Brand | CHEVROLET |
Model | SILVERADO 1500 |
Model Year | 2008 |
File date | 21/11/14 |
Component | WHEELS |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | I ordered a mevotech control arm ball joint assembly from an online dealer 6 months ago. The ball joint failed and sheared in half causing a good amount of damage to my vehicle. I worked with the dealer i bought the part from and they are not covering the costs for the damage caused due to the failing part. Now the company who made the part is also saying they will not pay for the damages. My whole truck came slamming down on the tire and damaged wheel well components (fender liner), the fender flare, and gashed my tire and rim. I had to have the truck towed home because it was inoperable. |
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Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | FREDERICKSBURG, VA |
VIN pattern | 2GCEK190881XXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | N |
Was part original equipment? | |
No. of injured persons | 0 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 29/06/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
Number of cylinders | 8 |
Drive train type | 4WD |
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Vehicle speed | 5 |
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