Shake or Vibration Issues

AllTerrain13 · June 11, 2017

If all of the replaced items were not broken or defective and were replaced with the same part to figure out a problem, then yes, the issue will be unchanged. If the part was upgraded in some way, then it makes sense. GM was throwing crap on the wall to see what stuck until it just wore you out or you got lucky enough to get out of the deal. Both in your case

That's really where I drew the line after countless sets of tires that would be road force balanced to 3lbs and then the next day end up being 40lbs. When GM refused to change brands of tires or hard parts like motor mounts and transmission components I lost faith in them. I had time on my side with my states lemon law but didn't need to go BBB route. GM eventually owned up to the problem and bought me out of it. Again had I not had a great service manager this may have played out differently.

Just took delivery of my replacement truck and so far I am very impressed. 2017 Toyota Tundra Limited Crewmax. This thing may not be truck of the year but it has a great V8 and tons of room.

Edited June 11, 2017 by AllTerrain13

Colossus · June 11, 2017

while I'd never get one because the front end doesn't look good to me, sounds like you got a good truck otherwise. Good luck with the Yohota.

JR Sniper Carter · June 12, 2017

I finally fixed my vibration!!!! Thank god!!! Filed lemon law. Demanded I get 10000 to settle. GM agreed to 9500 so I got 7000. GM refused to fix the truck. I was nice every step along the way to the point the service manager even told the rep I was a great pleasure to work with. Unfortunately I went to ford. Always been a Chevy guy. After this I'll never buy another GM. My 2007 Malibu that needs wheel bearings shocks etc drives better than a brand spanking new LTZ with everything on it. I'm sure GM is still trolling here so my recommendation is to go F yourself. I will continue to pass this on to everyone I know. Shit 4 guys are dealing with the same issue.

mbingen · June 12, 2017

2015 Chevy Silverado shaking for about a second at a time (tachometer flutters up and down a little when this happens). Everyone says driveshaft but I think it has something to do with the drive train. Torque converter?

Edited June 12, 2017 by mbingen

Tim O'Brien · June 12, 2017

I didn't start feeling a vibration again until after market wheels were put on, it's not the tires since I ran them on my stock wheels for 6 months without issues.

I tightened my u bolts and that helped the first time before I changed out my tires, now that I changed the wheels the vibration is back.

Im going to take my wheels off this weekend and see if I'm just not seated properly against the studs.

Anyone else have issues with aftermarket wheels?

Hopefully GM figures out all the other problems everyone is having with vibration issues.

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mbingen · June 12, 2017

I recently bought a 2015 Chevy Silverado with the 6.2 engine and 8-speed transmission and 15000 miles on it and notice a shaking in the truck but it is not as most people describe. It ONLY shakes when the RPMs are very low and it is cruising. The tachometer jumps up and down (within 100-200 RPMs) when the shaking occurs.

Most complaints that I have read are a constant vibration where mine is not. It rides very smooth when the truck is coasting (with my foot completely off the gas), under load (heavy on the gas), or the RPMs are 1800 or higher. This leads me to believe that it is not an out of balance issue with anything related to the tires, drive shaft, or axles like other people have suggested. Maybe Torque converter? Transmission? Engine?

To eliminate the shaking I have used the manual gears and just bump it down one gear so the RPMs are between 1700 and 2100 when cruising. Gas mileage is barely effected so that is my solution as of now.

Any one else having the same issue I am? Any help or advice would be great.

2strokesmoke · June 13, 2017

I recently bought a 2015 Chevy Silverado with the 6.2 engine and 8-speed transmission and 15000 miles on it and notice a shaking in the truck but it is not as most people describe. It ONLY shakes when the RPMs are very low and it is cruising. The tachometer jumps up and down (within 100-200 RPMs) when the shaking occurs.

Most complaints that I have read are a constant vibration where mine is not. It rides very smooth when the truck is coasting (with my foot completely off the gas), under load (heavy on the gas), or the RPMs are 1800 or higher. This leads me to believe that it is not an out of balance issue with anything related to the tires, drive shaft, or axles like other people have suggested. Maybe Torque converter? Transmission? Engine?

To eliminate the shaking I have used the manual gears and just bump it down one gear so the RPMs are between 1700 and 2100 when cruising. Gas mileage is barely effected so that is my solution as of now.

Any one else having the same issue I am? Any help or advice would be great.

There was an issue with some torque converter failures. The cause I believe was hairline fractures, that may have been caused by bad machining, or weakened welds?

There was a TSB on the issue. Not sure of the TSB number, or year and range though.

Also there were some solenoid known failures as well.

Good luck

mbingen · June 13, 2017

There was an issue with some torque converter failures. The cause I believe was hairline fractures, that may have been caused by bad machining, or weakened welds?

There was a TSB on the issue. Not sure of the TSB number, or year and range though.

Also there were some solenoid known failures as well.

Good luck

Are things like this covered under the factory warranty? I have a bumper to bumper warranty until 46k miles and a power train warranty up to 100k miles

AGARubberDuck · June 13, 2017

Are things like this covered under the factory warranty? I have a bumper to bumper warranty until 46k miles and a power train warranty up to 100k miles

Yes. Take it in and keep your paperwork. Shouldn't cost you a dime.

pm26 · June 14, 2017

Are things like this covered under the factory warranty? I have a bumper to bumper warranty until 46k miles and a power train warranty up to 100k miles

You may find out that your "bumper to bumper" warranty is in reality "bumper & bumper" warranty that covers nothing between the bumpers.

Gofas · June 14, 2017

Service manager is blowing smoke

not many all terrain tires under 40 pounds. Maybe the hankook

Mostly 41, 45 pounds.

rilcoat · June 14, 2017

Well after a year with this vibration. I have almost all the dealers in Edmonton, Alberta refusing to touch my truck. GM Canada representative from Ontario told me that there is nothing wrong with the truck and she feels the issue is resolved. I tried Transport Canada and they said as long as no one has been injured or died from it there is nothing they can do. He did send me to a place called CAMVAP. They are an independent arbitrator for Canada. I told them my story and have opened a claim with them. I have decided to repair the truck outside of GM. Once the truck is fixed Camvap will take over and file a legal claim against GM to reimburse my costs. If it can't be fixed or can't figure it out Camvap will then begin a claim to force GM to buy my truck back. Once Camvap makes a decision, GM must adhere to it.

I recommend all Canadians with this vibration issue to contact Camvap and lets start to force GM to fix this or buy all these trucks back. Mine goes in tomorrow for the repairs from an independent shop. I will update what happens and they find.

2strokesmoke · June 15, 2017

Well after a year with this vibration. I have almost all the dealers in Edmonton, Alberta refusing to touch my truck. GM Canada representative from Ontario told me that there is nothing wrong with the truck and she feels the issue is resolved. I tried Transport Canada and they said as long as no one has been injured or died from it there is nothing they can do. He did send me to a place called CAMVAP. They are an independent arbitrator for Canada. I told them my story and have opened a claim with them. I have decided to repair the truck outside of GM. Once the truck is fixed Camvap will take over and file a legal claim against GM to reimburse my costs. If it can't be fixed or can't figure it out Camvap will then begin a claim to force GM to buy my truck back. Once Camvap makes a decision, GM must adhere to it.

I recommend all Canadians with this vibration issue to contact Camvap and lets start to force GM to fix this or buy all these trucks back. Mine goes in tomorrow for the repairs from an independent shop. I will update what happens and they find.

In your CAMVAP application ask that an "independent" licensed mechanic review your case, also have the CAMVAP Arbitrator drive along with you to experience this your truck's vibrations.

Video and a time line journal of events is key here to win your case!

GM what the f*** fix your truck's from shaking.

Best of luck!

farmeret · June 15, 2017

Ok people I will tell you how I fixed my Silverado to make it good enough to drive , it is not perfect but way better than the shaking dog I was driving !!! One day the steering wheel was shaking to no end , I pulled off the road to a dead stop and switched the 4 wheel drive selector to automatic , I then took foot off the brake and the truck went forward , I switched the 4 wheel drive selector back to 2 wheel drive and started speeding up 67 good , 68 good , 69 good ,70 good , 71 good , 72 good , 73 and smooth as glass !! Now people this hunk of junk was shaking like a wet dog on I 77 before I pulled off the road ! I also upped the air pressure in my tires about a week later to 40 PSI , truck rides rough but have not had the big shaking of late

rilcoat · June 15, 2017

In your CAMVAP application ask that an "independent" licensed mechanic review your case, also have the CAMVAP Arbitrator drive along with you to experience this your truck's vibrations.

Video and a time line journal of events is key here to win your case!

GM what the f*** fix your truck's from shaking.

Best of luck!

Thank you for the extra advise. I am still at the beginning stages and have a couple of weeks to complete my claim. My wife keeps telling me not to pay anyone to try to fix it since I only have 15,000kms on the truck and it's only 1 yr old. All I know is that I will never buy a GM product again after this and the way GM treats it's customers.