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When driving between 45-50 mph consumer noticed vibration within the front end, and vehicle shook. Between 65-70 mph problem was very bad. Consumer contacted dealer. Dealer unable to determine the cause.
Truck has been shaking since we purchased it, the steering wheel @ 64mph. Also makes popping noise when you turn steering wheel. The engine has a miss, left rear window wont seal shut, rear seat makes a clunking noise when someone is siting on it while in it. Passenger window makes a loud noise when you roll it down, stain on cab of truck, scratch's on mirrors and on paint under drivers doors. Over spray on paint and on windows.
Truck has been shaking since we purchased it, the steering wheel @ 64mph. Also makes popping noise when you turn steering wheel. The engine has a miss, left rear window wont seal shut, rear seat makes a clunking noise when someone is siting on it while in it. Passenger window makes a loud noise when you roll it down, stain on cab of truck, scratch's on mirrors and on paint under drivers doors. Over spray on paint and on windows.
Truck has been shaking since we purchased it, the steering wheel @ 64mph. Also makes popping noise when you turn steering wheel. The engine has a miss, left rear window wont seal shut, rear seat makes a clunking noise when someone is siting on it while in it. Passenger window makes a loud noise when you roll it down, stain on cab of truck, scratch's on mirrors and on paint under drivers doors. Over spray on paint and on windows.
- Houston, TX, USA
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While driving on the highway about 15 miles vehicle starts shaking so violently that consumer cannot drive vihicle. Dealer not helping to solve problem.
Excessive shimmy in the front end at approximately 60 to 65 mph. Truck has been brought back to the dealership numerous times for repair, but no repair was available. We were told when a repair was available we would be called. To date, there is no repair available. I my opinion it is a hazardous situation due to loss of control, especially in wet weather. We have no idea if the problem is causing other front end damage. The tires have been rotated and balanced, front end aligned and then we brought it back to the dealership as per bulletin #99-03-002 (replaced both front hub bearing assemblies/ right and left rear spring eye bushings, and both rear shocks).
Truck has had excessive vibration and front end shimmy in the sterring - tires were replaced once by dealer and then again personally. Anti-lock brakes activate if braking even at slow speeds over bump or pavement ripples. Front end seems to lose contact with road easily when going over bump or ripples.( dot number: Tire size: P235/75R16 )
ABS: While braking over semi-rough/rough surface, brakes seem to slip or disengage, causing extreme vibration. Transmission: While pulling trailer or accelerating uphill, excessive vibration occurs. Steering: While speeds 45 mph+, moderate vibration in front-end and sterring column. Suspension: While tiurning wheels maximum left or right, or driving over uneven surfaces, hear a clicking noise in front-end. Rear window: Latch does not securely tighten window causing excessive wind noise.
When the vehicle exceeds 40-45mph it jumps uncontrollably. The dealer is not able to correct the problem. The dealer has inspected various parts of the vehicle and changed the tires. The manufacturer has been notified.
In bumper to bumper traffic & using brakes which got hot. Vehicle accelerated out of control. Front end vibrated. Foot on brakes/accelerator pedal at time. Moved to side of road. Waited 1/2 hour before vehicle was controllable enough to drive. Taking vehicle to dealer.
While driving 20 mph or above the rear of the vehicle severly vibrated. Dealer replaced the tires, and the left and right axle which did not correct the problem.
While driving at any speed vehicle would start to vibrate. Vehicle is still controllable. Had taken to dealer. Was informed by mechanic it needed springs & shocks & would have to wait for the parts.
Whenever driving at 65 mph or higher speed vehicle is vibrating. When consumer pulls off vehicle virbrates also. Dealer was contacted, and still can't determine the problem.
I took delivery of vehicle on 3-1-99. Noticed front end vibration at 65 mph. Took vehicle back to dealer. I was told it was a Goodyear tire problem. They replaced all tires. Problem remained as well as feeling a shaking in the steering on rough or bumpy roads. Took vehicle back to dealer. I was told that it was a drive shaft problem. Shims were placed in the driveshaft. Problem then became much worse. Vibration shook entire vehicle making steering difficult. Took vehicle back to dealer. Shims were removed. GM knows about multiple problems and their only reply was "in 70 days we might have a fix". in 70 days the driveshaft might come up through the floor of my truck, too. Please look into these problems before someone is killed. GM sure doesn't care! I have consulted three dealership service departments - two Chevrolet and one GMC. They all admitted to having at least 6 or 7 trucks with these problems. Multiply that by the number of Chevrolet and GMC dealerships in this country and you will see the magnitude of these problems. None of us can take on GM. Please help us. I might suggest that if GM can correct the problems, that they offer a free extended warrantee to all who were affected by these problems.
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- Ringwood, NJ, USA