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What kind of vibrations does a Chevy Silverado have?

What kind of vibrations does a Chevy Silverado have?

Box, 6.5 Engine 5.3 Speeds the vibrations are present: about 40 mph to 60 mph; more noticeable when decelerating Solutions: I noticed the viberation around 7000 – 9000 miles. at 18000 the dealer said 3 of the 4 goodyear sra’s were out of round and I replaced the tires with 275/60R18 Michelin LTX at’s (The truck has a 1.5″ leveling kit).

How big is a GM front end differential?

General Motors has a wide range of front and rear ends! We carry everything from the 7.25″ IFS front end parts, to the large 11.5″ rear end parts for 1-ton trucks. We make it easy to verify your exact rear end by providing specs and year, make, and model applications for each differential listed.

Is the bearing on my Silverado Sierra bad?

They weren’t going to take the other places word that the bearing was bad, so they set up an appointment for the next week to look at it.

Why do I have vibration in my driveline?

A week later, as I was driving on a relatively ‘new’ stretch of road, the vibration was quite obviously NOT the road. I took the truck to a reputable repair shop and asked for a free estimate to diagnose the problem.

When did I first notice vibration in my Silverado Sierra?

The following is my ‘story’ (sorry for the long read). The first time I noticed the vibration was about a week after purchasing the truck, and because I purchased a tonneau cover when I bought the truck and was having the dealership install it, I mentioned the vibration problem to the service manager so they could take a look at it.

Are there any problems with GMC Sierra differential unit?

GMC Sierra owners have reported 20 problems related to differential unit (under the power train category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Vehicle was parked on icy driveway (5 degree angle). In park. Vehicle was found at the bottom of driveway against a tree.

What causes a GMC Sierra to lose traction?

The rear tires are prone to lose traction due to the increased rolling resistance from the front wheels, braking performance is compromised, the truck will sway back and forth at highway speeds as the rolling resistance of the front wheels varies from side to side.

What causes a GMC Sierra to understeer?

The truck has binding in the front axles, brakes, or differential. This causes the truck to understeer heavily as the truck works to turn the front wheels over the road surface. This also makes the truck difficult to steer, u turns are especially a problem, the truck has sluggish acceleration and stays longer in the lower gears.

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Ruth Doyle