Why is my Chevy Silverado vibrating at the wheel?

There have been numerous reports on Chevy forums about owners experiencing loose driveshaft joints, or out of balance driveshafts that lead to big vibrations at the wheel. A driveshaft is the large cylindrical pipe or link that connects the engine to the rear wheel axles.

What kind of vibration does a 2012 Silverado have?

We also have a 2012 equinox and on the same roads there’s no vibration at all.Also I have the z71 and man does that thing ride STIFF! Every repair strip in the tar is felt hard!

Are there any complaints about the Chevy Shake?

In total, there are 301 complaints on the NHTSA database concerning 2014 – 2015 Chevy Silverados and GMC Sierras, 31 of which are about the vibration, which equates to about 10 percent. There are no complaints regarding the 2016 model year trucks yet on the NHTSA database.

Are there any issues with the Chevy Silverado?

While investigating the SUV issue, another flaw with different GM vehicles surfaced repeatedly in online forums and in the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s complaints sections: vibrations from the 2014 and 2015 Chevy Silverado and GMC Sierra.

What kind of vibration does a Chevy Sierra have?

I have the same vibration issues with my 2015 Sierra starts at 75mph had to dealer three times and going back again they keep balancing the tires and it doesnt fix it…” I purchased a 2016 Silverado Crew LTZ in Aug. The truck has 2800mi.

What causes a shake in a Silverado truck?

Symptoms: At 60-70mph I was experiencing a severe shake/vibration. I could usually push out of it at 70+ but it was still noticeable. It was like clock work as soon as I hit up around 60mph. Solution: I got my truck fully inspected before purchase and they noted the vibration.

Why does my Silverado Sierra have rumble strips?

Over the past moth or so I’ve noticed what feels like I’m driving over “rumble strips” while coming to a stop. It also does it at a slow-roll, say around 15-20 mph. It does NOT do it when I put it in neutral and stop.

Is it normal for a car to have vibration?

It’s a common rule that cars should run smoothly on a flat road, at any speed. However, if you’ve owned a car long enough, chances are great that your vehicle has developed some vibration issues.

What causes the steering wheel to vibrate at high speeds?

Tires are one of the most common causes of car vibrations. One of the possible issues you might be dealing with in this context are out-of-balance tires. Your problems won’t be noticeable at slow speeds, but the shaking will intensify as you accelerate to 55-60 miles per hour. The steering wheel, or even the entire car, will start to vibrate.

Why does my car shake at high speeds?

Tire Problems Tires are one of the most common causes of car vibrations. One of the possible issues are out-of-balance tires. Your problems may not be noticeable at slow speeds, but the shaking will intensify as you accelerate to 55-60 miles per hour.

What’s the speed of vibration on a Chevy Silverado?

I thought this was much more liveable. Now at 26000 miles, im noticing the vibration is back to the 40 mph to 60 mph range again. Speeds the vibrations are present: about 40 mph to 60 mph; more noticeable when decelerating

Why is the steering wheel vibrating in my Chevy Silverado?

The brake pads or brake shoes are designed to have marginal clearance from the brake rotor, which spins at the same speed as the wheels do. So if the clearance is any different than it should, it could create a vibration in the wheel that is then felt at the steering wheel.

Why does my Chevy Silverado shake all the time?

Other theories focus on U-bolts, adding engine mount shims, checking the exhaust back-pressure valve and replacing the rear axle. On March 30, 2016, a dealer reported a 2016 Chevy Silverado 1500 with a similar vibration issue (NHTSA No. 10852511), saying the truck “has the Chevy shakes between 38 and 70 miles per hour.

What kind of cars are affected by vibration?

2015 to 2020 Cadillac Escalade; 2014 to 2020 Chevrolet Silverado; 2015 to 2020 Chevrolet Suburban; 2015 to 2020 Chevrolet Tahoe; 2014 to 2020 GMC Sierra; and 2015 to 2020 GMC Yukon and Yukon XL. How Can a Lawsuit Help? A class action lawsuit could help repay drivers for money they spent on repairs and force GM to fix the problem.

Why does my Chevy Silverado bounce when I brake?

Was getting a speed sensor code on left side but no code now. Rear brake problems usually cause the pedal to bounce, you wont really feel it in the steering wheel or whole truck. You may want to check the U-joints- that is if when you are braking and feel the vibration, then let off pedal and vibration is still there.

Is there a problem with my Chevy Silverado?

We have been receiving calls on the 1 800 LEMON LAW hotline form quite a few shaken drivers complaining of vibration problems with the Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra. And judging from the message boards, this problem has been going on quite a while in 2013 and 2014 models.

Why does my Chevy Silverado have a vibration problem?

And judging from the message boards, this problem has been going on quite a while in 2013 and 2014 models. According to our ASE certified team of expert mechanics, the vibration stems from the drive train when the vehicle hits 40 miles per hour, and they have yet to see a permanent fix.

What kind of vibration does a GMC Sierra have?

I previously owned a 2013 GMC Sierra 1500 with a 6.2 l engine that developed a vibration after approximately 20000 kms. the vibration was mainly at speeds over 100 km per hour and at 110 km sometimes it would almost make the truck uncontrollable!

What causes a car to have an up and down vibration?

Wheel runout might be yet another cause of car vibrations. The term refers to any deviation from a truly circular spin and it’s measured with a dial indicator. This wheel issue might result in either up and down vibrations or a sideways, wobbly motion in a wheel.

Why does my GM 350 crate engine make a vibration?

64-85 engines are neutral balance on the rear of the cranks. 86 they became a external balance flex plate. It is possible you are running the wrong flexplate. The balancers are all neutral so you dont have to worry about that. A dead cylinder would also give the feeling of a vibration.

Why does my Chevy Z71 have a vibration?

The “shock issue,” is that some shocks used on Z71-trim pickup trucks were made with contaminated shock oil, causing them to dampen incorrectly. GM says that these shocks do not cause the vibration, but if the truck is vibrating, it only makes it worse.

Why does my Chevy truck vibrate at 65 mph?

“Since about 15,000-18,000 miles, this truck vibrates at most speeds, most noticeable at 65 mph and over,” reads another complaint on the NHTSA database. “It is at the dealer for the second time. The first time all they did was balance the tires, but the problem didn’t go away.

Why does my Chevelle have a bad vibration?

With my Chevelle loaded with gear in the trunk, the car experienced a bad vibration on deceleration. The weird aspect was that it only occurred on Power Tour. That was the only time we put a lot of weight in the trunk. That weight changed the pinion angle and created a vibration.

Why is my Chevy Silverado vibrating at the wheel?