Blown front strut at 30k?

[ajs800]

After inspecting the front end after hearing some funky noises coming from the front, I notice a lot of oiil dripping off of the front passenger strut. It's been a few weeks since now and i think it's pretty much blown. It has approx 30k miles on it! Is this a common issue? It is an 07 LTZ. I didn't find anything when searching through the TSB's.

 

[CPMS]

Not that it's directly related but I had a strut on the wife's Lexus blow at 8,000 miles. I found oil in a weird spot in the garage, made sure it wasn't brake fluid and took it in. Told the dealer I thought it was oil leaking from the front strut and he said I was right, luckily it was replaced under warranty.

 

[champ112]

lol what kind of funky noise. myself and another member are going through the same exact issue. And i just picked it up from the dealer after they replaced the strut and i still have the noise. let us know

 

[ajs800]

I am 99% sure the noise I have is coming from the front passenger strut. It clunks and squeaks when i'm on any uneven pavement,driveway curb, etc. The strut and spring is coated in oil, so i'm pretty sure it has lost all of its fluid. a few weeks back on the tahoeforum board, someone posted a link to the TSB for faulty struts, but i am not able to find it. I have scanned through all of the current TSB's and can't find it.

 

[Modded]

I just saw the faulty TSB strut writing the other day!!!
Its way more common among those with Autoride (black and orange shock), do you have Autoride?

 

[nc6600]

His truck is an LTZ, so yes.

 

[champ112]

what do u mean black or orange strut. what is the difference cause they just replaced the ledt front strut in mine with an orange one and i still have the noise

 

[3blackchevys]

had the same thing happen on my trailblazer at a little over 30,000 miles

 

[ajs800]

Yes, I have autoride...

I am taking it to the dealer next week to have the tranny(2nd gear slipping/over revving problem) and some other things looked at, so I will have them check the front struts as well.

 

[Modded]

It could be a number if things making noise under there like Sway bar and its componets, worn control arm busings, loose stut bolts etc!!

 

[ajs800]

It was a blown strut. It is on backorder for a minimum of 3wks, so it must be a common issue. In addition to the blown strut, I have a tranny leak and oil (main rear seal) leak. Damn... pretty sad for a vehicle with 30k easy miles on it.

 

[3blackchevys]

Is everything covered under warranty?

 

[ajs800]

Is everything covered under warranty?

yep, all is covered under warranty... They told me it would be around $1500 to fix otherwise.

 

[wmgood64]

they don't build shit they way they used to!!!