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Hector99 Enthusiast

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Run like hell from this truck, its not the tires. Vibration is exactly the same after rebalance. Problem is with the engine or transmission. Transmission is sloppy and GM won't help you. Had high hopes when I bought the truck, spent my savings, and all I bought was a nightmare.

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Well folks, I did it. After all the failed attempts at the Chevy dealer I traded it in for a 2015 Ram 1500 Larame. I have to agree with the other folks on here that have done the same thing, it was th

mafd2
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Apparently you and the other customer reps don't care. If you or GM would care y'all would put more effort in the matter. Just coming on the forum and stating the same repetitive posts and being a 3

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Well I have some good news and bad news about my truck vibrations. Good news is that my truck has a significantly less vibration at speed. The bad news is my truck has significantly less vibration. Fo

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quickvert1 Enthusiast

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I'm my truck I believe it the tires..If u read my previous posts I put up there reviews from tire rack on vibration issues w the tires..well have to see what happens..I will keep u posted. .friend has same truck w different tires same rims no vibrations or problems whatsover

'01LS1 Senior Enthusiast

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I hold Michelin in the highest regard in terms of getting what you pay for. But that said, even they are doing tire recalls for sidewall & out of round issues...

 

There have been several over the last couple years in various size tires for them. This is the most recent. http://www.michelinman.com/safety-recall.page

 

Have only found one tire that Goodyear did a excellent job on & that was a 16 ply trailer tire, the rest were junk. Not a fan of the GY's on my 2013 in terms of traction, but no vibrations or anything odd.

 

Also curious if anyone has drilled this issue down to only crew cabs that have this issue or is it present on reg & double cabs as well? With crews coming out of Mexico, are the tires for that mfg facility sourced elsewhere

than the tires that go to Fort Wayne, IN?

Do not own a 2014, so have not looked into it farther than glancing across this thread.

svtkidd23 Enthusiast

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Run like hell from this truck, its not the tires. Vibration is exactly the same after rebalance. Problem is with the engine or transmission. Transmission is sloppy and GM won't help you. Had high hopes when I bought the truck, spent my savings, and all I bought was a nightmare.

Exactly

 

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mzodarg Senior Enthusiast

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Glad I came upon this thread tonight, I just left the dealership up here after being offered a great deal. I was about to sign all the paperwork and hand them the keys to my 06 F150 (that still drives great) but I had that knot in my stomach so I said I needed the night to think it over. Long story short, googling 14 sierra problems brought me straight here I probably won't be going back after reading this, especially knowing GM doesn't have a clue. It mystifies me that this issue can stump designers, engineers and technicians on a $40,000 truck. The one thing that sucks is that the '14 sierra sle 4x4 I'm about to get blows the '14 f150 and ram out of the water as far as looks and the cabin go. This seems like a truck that will take me to the year 2020 and I won't regret a moment. The 14 F150 however is no better looking inside or out than my 06. I want to love this Sierra but I'm not sure If I can live with the nagging feeling that something major will go wrong after 1k. Maybe they will put my almost new Firestone Destination AT's on the new one and put the Sierras tires on my trade, they are the same size. Hopefully that is the problem but it doesn't sound like it. Probably backing out completely and waiting till this summer for the 15 F150. Kinda bummed. (but also glad i know)

I have had zero issues with my truck, almost 7k on the clock. I'd suggest you take the one your thinking about buying on a hard long test drive.

 

I just had my truck in for service yesterday, I asked the Service manager how many 2014 are coming in for vibration. I've know the guy for 15 years, his reply was "none". Largest by volume dealer in Oklahoma.

 

Mike

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Hector99 Enthusiast

Hector99

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I'm very suspicious of Mike's comment. When I called a second dealership to discuss the vibration in my steering wheel he said he was happy to take a look but I "probably wasn't going to like what he was going to tell me". Just like the previous dealer he went on to say all/most of the trucks on their lot have similar problems. Maybe the northeast/NY got a bad batch of trucks? I wanted to enjoy this truck. Beautiful interior, nice looks, but every time I reach 50-60 mph I'm reminded of how poor the vehicle drives......which was never the case with my 2008 or 2003 Silverado. If it was the tires wouldn't the vibration change a little after the rebalance? Wouldn't the frequency or speed at which the vibration occurs change slightly just due to the different weighting and new placement of the bad tire? Vibration was exactly the same in every way after the rebalance. If GM had any confidence in its product they'd be all over this, assisting their loyal customers. Instead they just make sure you have the names of other dealerships in the area, which is useless.

Silverado Steve Senior Enthusiast

Silverado Steve

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For all you guys having this problem, have you or the dealer checked the level of transmission fluid? Possibly play in the carrier bearing? Could it be the 2 piece drive shaft? This is what causes the majority of the same problem on the Tacoma along with out of round stock tires.

mzodarg Senior Enthusiast

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I'm very suspicious of Mike's comment. When I called a second dealership to discuss the vibration in my steering wheel he said he was happy to take a look but I "probably wasn't going to like what he was going to tell me". Just like the previous dealer he went on to say all/most of the trucks on their lot have similar problems. Maybe the northeast/NY got a bad batch of trucks? I wanted to enjoy this truck. Beautiful interior, nice looks, but every time I reach 50-60 mph I'm reminded of how poor the vehicle drives......which was never the case with my 2008 or 2003 Silverado. If it was the tires wouldn't the vibration change a little after the rebalance? Wouldn't the frequency or speed at which the vibration occurs change slightly just due to the different weighting and new placement of the bad tire? Vibration was exactly the same in every way after the rebalance. If GM had any confidence in its product they'd be all over this, assisting their loyal customers. Instead they just make sure you have the names of other dealerships in the area, which is useless.

The service manager I know is a personal friend, we fish, hunt and drink beer together. He has nothing to gain for lying to me.

 

 

I just have a hard time understand why some have it and others don't. If it's tires then that would be easy to determine. It appears to me that it's not tires, is it wheels, doesn't sound like it.

 

Doesn't appear to be an issue only in 4x4's or 2x4's, I'll guess with you!

 

All I do know is I have 7k on my 2lz LTZ z71 with 22" rims and No vibrations!

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Purchased a 2014 chevy 4wd crew cab, 3.43 rears, 20" goodyear wranglers about 3 months ago. I had the shake too. I fortunately had the shake resolved by my dealer after 2 failed attempts. I had to call GM and threaten lemon law, but they came through and the truck is smooth now. The replaced tires first time around and roadforced them. It didnt work. 2nd attempt - another new set of tires and roadforced again. No good again. Finally they ordered a new driveshaft and Michilin LTX, roadforced and finally smooth as glass. All I can say is have patience and if your current dealer isnt cooperating then contact GM and have a case opened and tell them your troubles with your dealer. I truely believe that the dealers are baffled by this and are trying anything to fix. GM engineers are responsible for this. They shouldnt have released a truck with issues like this. Patience... its hard but its out of our control.

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DRS 95 Silverado Enthusiast

DRS 95 Silverado

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Purchased a 2014 chevy 4wd crew cab, 3.43 rears, 20" goodyear wranglers about 3 months ago. I had the shake too. I fortunately had the shake resolved by my dealer after 2 failed attempts. I had to call GM and threaten lemon law, but they came through and the truck is smooth now. The replaced tires first time around and roadforced them. It didnt work. 2nd attempt - another new set of tires and roadforced again. No good again. Finally they ordered a new driveshaft and Michilin LTX, roadforced and finally smooth as glass. All I can say is have patience and if your current dealer isnt cooperating then contact GM and have a case opened and tell them your troubles with your dealer. I truely believe that the dealers are baffled by this and are trying anything to fix. GM engineers are responsible for this. They shouldnt have released a truck with issues like this. Patience... its hard but its out of our control.

At least in your case it pretty much points to the drive shaft that was the problem.

Stex Senior Enthusiast

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Hector, quit crying in your beer and go to someone that balances tires for a living, not sell trucks. You guys going back to dealer for a balance, OK maybe twice, after that find some one that can balance a tire. Replacing OEMS is a mod.

bearman95 Enthusiast

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The service manager I know is a personal friend, we fish, hunt and drink beer together. He has nothing to gain for lying to me.

 

 

I just have a hard time understand why some have it and others don't. If it's tires then that would be easy to determine. It appears to me that it's not tires, is it wheels, doesn't sound like it.

 

Doesn't appear to be an issue only in 4x4's or 2x4's, I'll guess with you!

 

All I do know is I have 7k on my 2lz LTZ z71 with 22" rims and No vibrations!

I have two 14 Silverado crew cabs, 342 rear end, 4x4 trucks with the Goodyear 20 inch SR A tires and Chrome wheels and both are smooth as glass. 5,000 miles on one and 2,000 on the other. NO VIBRATIONS or any other problems for that matter. It is difficult to understand why some people have the vibration and many more do not.

quickvert1 Enthusiast

quickvert1

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my local chevy dealer called me today told me they wont do nothing to fix it....told me to bring it back to the dealer you bought it from...

 

the tech said tires are out of round and unsafe and they dont care!!!

 

chevrolet of milford ct stAY AWAY FROM THEM 2ND BAD experience there......

 

gm dealers and GM customer service really suck

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