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HondaHawkGT Senior Enthusiast

HondaHawkGT

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I've had sections of interstate that for whatever reason will induce vibrations. I've guessing its due to surface irregularities. Smooth as silk 99% of the time.

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ewbldavis Enthusiast

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Mine has only 3700 miles on it. I have noticed the vibration once or twice at around 70MPH.

 

Today, 20 min with cruise at 69, nothing. Generally nothing. Same consistent stretch of interstate.

mundfund Enthusiast

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Well.... My 2015 Denali Crew 6.2L 22" wheels with Bridgestone Dueler A/T's... was NOT a Vibrator... But became one!!!

 

I had approx. 750 miles on it, was on a trip, on the way there all fine, on the way back something changed. It began to vibrate, shimmy, 65mph plus... a 4 hour drive of expressway, cursing under my breath, high blood pressure (i'm sure), misery!

 

 

This is what the dealer found, and did. (it helped, but did not bring me back to where I was in terms of smoothness! Also, damage is apparent on my wheels, edges a bit chewed looking, chips in clear coat of wheels, various scrapes, etc.)

 

 

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mundfund Enthusiast

mundfund

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This is some of the damage to my wheels the dealer did on my non vibrator turned vibrator...

 

 

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Pinnacle Enthusiast

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Well.... My 2015 Denali Crew 6.2L 22" wheels with Bridgestone Dueler A/T's... was NOT a Vibrator... But became one!!!

 

I had approx. 750 miles on it, was on a trip, on the way there all fine, on the way back something changed. It began to vibrate, shimmy, 65mph plus... a 4 hour drive of expressway, cursing under my breath, high blood pressure (i'm sure), misery!

 

 

This is what the dealer found, and did. (it helped, but did not bring me back to where I was in terms of smoothness! Also, damage is apparent on my wheels, edges a bit chewed looking, chips in clear coat of wheels, various scrapes, etc.)

 

 

8 on the scope is noticeable. Just brutal what's with these trucks. This isn't the only forum that has a section on this.

Airikjo New Member

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2015 SLT-2 Z71 Crew Cab 5.3L ...no vibration at any speed...3900 miles

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Gottsmoney Enthusiast

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2014 (January 2014 built) Sierra SLT Crew Cab - Does NOT vibrate.

 

Note: I've only owned it for a week but I've put about 400 miles on it since brining it home from the dealership and haven't noticed anything then or during the test drive. I've driven at 75+ on the toll road and 71-72mph on my daily commute to work. Truck has about 17,500 miles and Goodyear Wrangler SRA tires.

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