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Well I have some news that might help going forward. So those that have followed my posts, My service manager and myself have been working with Chevrolet pretty closely on trying to figure out what is causing the issue. After a long conversation today; we got some insight that is starting to make sense. In 2014 Chevrolet had to make a design change to the front end. I won't go into detail but it involved a safety concern. Due to this the front struts were replaced with ones that were much stiffer than originally designed. This is what is believed to be the root cause of the vibration felt through the cab and steering wheel, which makes sense. That's also why it's very pronounced in my truck when braking. It also falls inline with the fact that colder temps lead to a more pronounced vibration. I felt that is was an issue in the front of the truck since day one, but all signs pointed to drivetrain. I also think this might be why many have claimed that a leveling kit alleviated the problem to some extent. It had nothing to do with driveline alignment or such; but the leveling kit is acting as an additional buffer/dampener between the suspension and cab/steering wheel. We are trying to get a field tech out and have him drive my truck so he can experience first hand what is going on. After driving numerous trucks in my inventory; there are many that exhibit this shaking to some extent or another. We feel that this problem is only going to get worse and a fix needs to be employed before it gets any more out of hand.

I drove to the gun store to buy a new baby

Got the New shoes today... BFG K02 275/70r18 Method NV's 2" RC Lovin the look.

Heads up to anyone looking to get a Blackbear custom tune. BB running a $40 off this labor day weekend. Purchased my tune on Wednesday...fail. Also their website seems to be down so can't get to the instructions for starting the data log. *Biting my nails *

Looking at doing a trip in a couple month down to vegas with my old girl if I get her completed in time... getting excited to actually try this one out old school haha.

gave her a bath, now she's clean and pretty [emoji41] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Just picked it up today....loving it so far!! Just a quick pic at the dealer....

I honestly think the problem has nothing to do with the running gear. I'm willing to bet all mfg's have the same tolerance level when it comes to NVH. It has more to do with the fact that Chevrolet is not isolating the problem like it should be. Fix this you'll fix the shake. Look at it this way; you can put cement cab mounts on the truck and it will ride like dog crap. Now you can say it's a wheel balance, driveline, rear end, or a plethora of other things, and you'd be correct to an extent; but no matter what you do, it will still ride like crap with cement mounts. Chevy needs to address either the front suspension, cab mounts, or both IMO. Isolation will go a lot further than trying to systematically track down every little vibration.

I'll stand by a 100% success rate using the bulletin. Seems to me you should find another dealer. And maybe some quaaludes. For the record, you can't lol your way out of calling someone a douche.

Sounds to me like a tech that knows what he's doing.

He's got dual exit exhaust with tips coming out both ends of the bumper.

The other thing that sounds like it is going to get updated is the cab mounts. They are transferring too much NVH into the cab.

I think that is the service bulletin, PI1354A. That website just re-prints it as you see it. No question GM knows this is a real issue. How to deal with it is another question. I say everyone with one of these problem vehicles start sending letters and emails to the CEO of GM. After a couple thousand letters and emails, she will likely get so fed up she orders something drastic. Even better - we all chip in a few bucks and take out some full page ads in the prominent newspapers with an "open letter" to the CEO of GM. That kind of negative press goes a long way to getting GM's attention. Seriously. Time to turn up the heat!

no I just have the manual fill. Works good for me. Only need the bags maybe once a month Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Latest of the Truck and my old Shasta

For 10,000+ miles you never thought anything about but now, with 2 posts, you're sick of it? Seems odd...

Beautiful truck, hope it all works out for you

Video of the cutout as promised

Well, canceled my claim with GM and BBB because my local dealer stepped up. If you'll look a few pages back, I was scheduled for arbitration with GM over my shaking issue. They called and offered two shitty deals to me to avoid it. Due to my hatred of GM customer service and the way my truck has acting, my local dealer, sales manager made it right. Sick deal on a 2015 Crew Cab All Terrain. Fingers crossed. Sent from my iPhone

Well got a Zone 2" front leveling kit, no rear block, installed today, along with 275-60-20 BFG KO2s. My wheels are being ordered. Heres the truck so far. Have only had it for 48 hours, I waste no time haha.

Got my hands on a set of brand new SLT rims with tires.

Here is 305/55/20 on stock wheels, so +27. Push them out an 21mm and you'll get the idea for the +6 you're looking at.

I'm also keeping an eye on this forum, I joined here long before the vibration issue back when I had my '04 K-2500 that I traded in on the '14. When I traded the '04 on the '14 in Oct 2014 and the first time into the service drive being told " Don't believe everything you read on the internet " & " Normal opperation " this was the first place I came to. and just to find out this thread started in August of 2013 ! For me being a past employee of GM/Chevrolet, I learned there is no such thing as brand loyalty in today's world and I won't even go on about how GM/ Chevrolet Motor Division insulted my intellengence. For four months they had my PAID for Silverado, racked up over a thousand miles and all I got was Silverado's that vibrate just as bad as mine to drive...What a joke ! The ' DEAL ' that GM has made with the government and the unions at the tax payer expense, in my opinion should be the reason they get no more hand outs...Period ! All three of them have not a clue on how to run a business or provide any type of customer service ! All of their records clearly state this. I will continue to help as many as I can, and I have enjoyed helping the one's who have PM'd me. The facts are clear unless you care not to acknowledge it, Since 2013 GM has really not really made any positive ground on this ! And Why ? BECAUSE THEY DON'T HAVE TO ! ! ! I took my ' HIT ' like a big boy and like a few have mentioned, I ended up getting More Truck/Equipment for less money. Not only is my Ram vibration free, the transmission does not increase 300 to 400 RPM's on a up shifts, the injectors are quiet, no dash rattles, no paint runs.

I've contributed here for over a year now and I like this to stay on topic. I may not be a moderator but I'm trying to help out which is what this site is all about. I had a 14 bought back bc of vibrations and I bought a second one and now have 20k smooth miles on it. So yes, I take it personally and still follow this thread to offer advise to those who need it. Like I said before, there are Ram forums for you to go brag about how nice your new Ram is or future Ram will be.

I'm glad you love your truck and there is also a Ram site for you to go brag about it on... Your welcome to stay and try and help others and offer advice but not troll... Thank you

Tire size is 285/65/18. Heres a side shot, I will take another tomorrow to show how far they stick out.

2015 Chevy Silverado Crew Cab 4x4 Current Mods: 6 inch ProComp Lift XD Menace Wheels 20x10 35x12.5x20 Nitto Trail Grapplers N-Fab Step bars Sprayed Bed Liner Tinted Windows Future Mods: Painted Bumpers Painted Grill/Light Bezels Auto Programmer Air Intake Exhaust

Better pic of both trucks. Sent from my iPhone 6+

Debadged and took the molding off this weekend. I think it looks a lot cleaner now, also got the front windows tinted. Now I just need a tonneau cover and I'm done with it. Hope you guys like it.

Pic of my '14 and the '91 Sent from my iPhone 6+

Finally got around to installing 22" Fuel Mavericks Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

RC 2.5 kit 20x9 +20 Fuel Mavericks 295/55 r20 Trail Grapplers Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I've got a 305/55/20 on a 2.25 inch Pro Comp level and there is no rub...I have pictures under my profile if you want to have a look.

Truck is going in Monday for color matched grill and bumpers. On deck in the next six months.... amp steps, sprayed in beadliner and someone to retrofit my headlights. Oh and leather too!!!

2.5 inch level. Open Country at2 295/60r20 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Nah. It's always better to admire someone else's black truck, immaculately maintained, thru countless hours of washing, polishing and waxing. from a former long time black truck owner.

I took a straight edge on the front of the tyres and measured the distance to the fender ... It's about 3 cm. The front face of the rims look like they are pretty level with the fender but the tyres bulge which is what is sticking out. I think the 285/70 17 would do the same. Just not as much. I love the look and the wheels are awesome, just what I wanted but I live in a very dry climate so I don't have any muck thrown up the side of the truck.

Method Double Standard - 18x9 +19 Offset wrapped in Toyo Open Country ATII's 285/65/18 Absolutely no rubbing, which is what I wanted. Subtle is the look I was going for.