Shake or Vibration Issues

[51G'sPaperweight]

Silly question but any Canadians having this issue?

Yes had my 2014 CC Sierra Z71 bought back in August after battling vibes for a year. Full buyback including payments for the year. I had the steering wheel vibes between 70-90km/hr. RF balancing, new tires(Michelin), new rear end, new upper steering shaft. Nothing changed.

 

Went to arbitration and arbitrator drove vehicle and immediately acknowledged vibes.

Long story short bought a Ram Laramie and still love it. Would have bought a Tundra but can't get a crewcab with the bigger box.

[Willshire]

Good to know. 1500 miles and no issues so far knock on wood.

[Willshire]

Somebody is gonna figure this out and be the hero here!

[mjb4450]

So what do you suggest? A 3000 mile test drive before you buy?

My advice to people looking for a truck is just don't take the chance, buy a Ram or Toyota. GM does not deserve the business after what they've been putting out.

[pm26]

My advice to people looking for a truck is just don't take the chance, buy a Ram or Toyota. GM does not deserve the business after what they've been putting out.

Advice well taken. I saw a new 2015 crew cab Silverado LT 4X4 discounted $11k off the sticker, from $45k to $ 34k. As attractive as that discount might be, I will pass. I am not going to take a gamble. I too no longer trust GM and their products.

[rshad]

The reason I ask is due to content laws maybe the Canadian built parts for these trucks here aren't having the same issues. Just spitballing here guys

 

I thought all were assembled in the US and Mexico? Is there different parts for Canada? I never heard of this.

[Willshire]

Each new passenger motor vehicle must be labeled with the following six items of information:

1. The percentage U.S./Canadian equipment (parts) content;

2. The names of any countries other than the U.S. and Canada which individually contribute 15 percent or more of the equipment content, and the percentage content for each such country (a maximum of two countries);

3. The final assembly point by city and state (where appropriate), and country;

4. The country of origin of the engine;

5. The country of origin of the transmission; and

6. A statement which explains that parts content does not include final assembly (except the engine and transmission), distribution, or other non-parts costs.

The percentage U.S./Canada equipment content, as well as content percentages for other countries are calculated on a "carline" basis rather than for each individual vehicle and may be rounded to the nearest 5 percent. The term "carline" refers to a name of a group of vehicles which has a degree of commonality in construction, e.g., body and chassis. Light duty trucks are considered to be different carlines than passenger cars. A carline includes all motor vehicles of a given nameplate.

Vehicle manufacturers must calculate the equipment content percentages for their carlines prior to the beginning of the model year. They estimate the number of vehicles and subgroups of vehicles that will be built within each carline, e.g., the number of base level and high-line models. For each carline, the calculation of U.S./Canadian content percentage also includes:

1. The U.S./Canadian content (by value) of each item of motor vehicle equipment that will be used to assemble the vehicles within the carline;

2. The total value of each equipment item, i.e., the price the manufacturer will pay for it (this information is typically provided by the manufacturer's suppliers); and

3. The total number of each of the equipment items that will be used to assemble the vehicles within the car line during the model year.

When optional equipment is offered for vehicles within the carline, the vehicle manufacturer estimates the installation rates for that equipment. For example, if vehicles are offered with a manual and automatic transmission, the manufacturer will estimate how many vehicles will be built with each transmission.

The label must be placed in a prominent location on each vehicle where it can be read from the exterior of the vehicle with the doors closed. It may be part of the Monroney price information label, part of the fuel economy label, or a separate label.

[pm26]

Each new passenger motor vehicle must be labeled.......

 

The label must be placed in a prominent location on each vehicle where it can be read from the exterior of the vehicle with the doors closed. It may be part of the Monroney price information label, part of the fuel economy label, or a separate label.

Too bad they do not have to label the level of quality control and level of training employed in manufacture of parts and assembly of vehicles.

Edited December 23, 2015 by pm26

[WLC]

Too bad they do not have to label the level of quality control and level of training employed in manufacture of parts and assembly of vehicles.

 

. Would have to teach them English first!

[abominable z71]

I just finished trading in my 2016 with 600 miles on it after the buy-back. Be careful of the deal they give you, as not all buy-backs are the same. They would only let me get some of equal or greater value. I would have done the corvette but I already own a GT500 and was not impressed with the Vette (By the way, the Vettes have valve issues. There are forums covering that.). I took the 2016 praying it wouldn't vibrate and my prayers were not answered. First chance I had, I converted it to the Tundra.

 

Be ready for "why are you trading in a 2016?" the first Toyota dealer was well aware of the vibration issue and had no interest in the truck, even with only 600 miles on it.

Did the 16 vibrate or did you get rid of it before it got a chance to start vibrating?

[jeffziss]

Did the 16 vibrate or did you get rid of it before it got a chance to start vibrating?

I had to drive 6 trucks prior to finding one that didn't vibrate (see previous post for more details). I did all of the paperwork and took ownership of the 16 as GM offered me an additional $5k trade in allowance for my frustration. Within 40 miles it had the same exact vibration (starts at about 40 and gets obnoxious about 70).

 

Listen to PM26 and don't risk it! I ended up losing my shirt trading in the 16 for a Tundra. It is what it is, but it is way better to lose money than to watch your wife get car sick from a truck that vibrates!

[oneandzero]

Silly question but any Canadians having this issue?

Yes

Newbie to the site here.

I have a 2015 Sierra with vibration issues among other problems that have brought me to this site. To date I have had my tires balanced and re-balanced then new snow tired balanced and re-balanced and just had a new rear end installed. Every visit to the dealer seems to make the vibration worse. The dealer acknowledges there are issues with these trucks and is trying very hard to rectify. Currently the dealer says the vibration on my truck is due to the tires. The road force balance test show my tires requiring 30lbs an the GM spec is a max of 20lbs due to the stiffer frames in our trucks. I'm hoping to get the new winter tires replaced buy the manufacturer but the dealer says they won't replace them because 30lbs is within the tire manufacturer spec. The original 22" tires will be replaced under warranty next spring.

Edited December 24, 2015 by oneandzero

[websocket]

I was lucky. I found this thread when it was at 412 pages and was just about to buy a 2015 Sierra. Man I wanted that truck but I got worried. I then found a local dealer who would order a 2016 to my liking with no monies down. See my Sad Vibe Day thread. So I waited and waited hoping for the best.

 

A week before it arrived I found a new 2016 GMC to test drive. Both my wife and I noticed a slight vibration between 70 & 75. I thought this is what all the fuss is about. I can live with it, no problem. But I soon found out it can get much worst after a 1000 miles or so.

 

It just wasn't worth it. I now drive a RAM.

Edited December 24, 2015 by websocket

[paxtonman]

Completed my buy back, paid difference in sticker only. Now have a Sierra, wish I had noticed the headlight thread, lights on this thing are like 2 candles, unbelievable. Have 400 miles and don't know if it is me being paranoid but I think it is developing the vib. What really sucks is my local dealer really went to bat for me and I absolutley love the trucks except for the vib. GM, LISTEN, we will buy your trucks and pay more for them to have them RIGHT. A grand or two on $55K trucks is not going to be a deal breaker to me if the truck is RIGHT. These trucks AREN'T. Ford and Ram can't touch the 6.2 engine, the engine I flat out love! JUST BUILD THEM RIGHT PLEASE!

[Willshire]

I have a vibe at 85mph but it's most likely the snow tires I just had put on. Canadian speed limits don't let me drive 85 very often so.....

I expect a certain amount of vibe on our shitty roads but my water bottle test does not warrant a visit to the dealer