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Midnight Edition Wrangler Duractrac Issues

Steven Gilland

By Steven Gilland
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Figured I'd share my experience with you guys, curious if anyone else has had the same issue.

I bought a 2015 Midnight edition about three weeks ago, the weekend after Christmas. Before purchase, I test drove the truck and loved everything about it, coming from a 2007 Dodge Ram. As I merged on the highway and got up to speed, I noticed a slight vibration coming from the rear, figured it was just an easy tire balance, or maybe the truck had been sitting a few months and just needed a heat cycle on the tires. Who knows. Anywho, mentioned it to the salesman and he said, sure thing, if it persists in 300 miles, bring it back.

 

330 miles later I bring it back with the same issue. Long story short they've had the truck for about 11 days, but it's finally ready and I'm going to pick it up today. According to the dealer, they would balance out to zero, but the vibration would still persist. Apparently it has something to do with the way the tires are manufactured. Anywho, after 8 tires they said it finally rides like it's supposed to. There's some kind of computer and a number of sensors they had to attach to the truck when driving to figure the area of vibration to ensure it wasn't in the driveline.

 

That said, I'm glad to finally get it back! They filled the tank and it's being detailed right now. Leaving after work to snag it and return the loaner Tahoe they gave me almost two weeks ago.

tnchevy Senior Enthusiast

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Go and have a good read through the "shake and vibration" thread that is 500 pages long now. You've got the same problem a lot of us have been dealing with. It is not the tires as much as it is how sensitive these trucks are to anything being slightly out of balance. Some peoples vibes are worse than others. Good luck!

slj2008 Senior Enthusiast

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Hope they fix the problem ? if NOT bring it back . Good looking truck . note. I have 16'000 an no problem .

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ahhh okay, I haven't seen that thread. I just bought the truck a few weeks ago and Google search for me didn't turn up a whole lot regarding the duratracs and silverados. Hopefully it's good to go though

TJay74 Senior Enthusiast

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The OP is a perfect example of a dealer that followed the GM protocol for driveline vibrations. If the dealer will take the time the process will tell the dealer exactly where the issue is coming from whether it be tires or driveline.

 

Those that continue to complain that GM is doing nothing need to re-direct that that their dealer isn't doing anything as the process is very easy and layed out for the dealer to find the cause.

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I have a 15 Midnight as well. Man I hope I don't run into this. Just turned over 10,000 km's. Would the dreaded vibration have shown up by now if it is going to? Or could it still appear?

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I bought duratracs for my 14. Went thru 7 of them and could never get the vibration out. Finally returned them and bought Bridgestone Duelers Revo 2s. Balanced right out and haven't had a problem since. Even switched them to my 15

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The OP is a perfect example of a dealer that followed the GM protocol for driveline vibrations. If the dealer will take the time the process will tell the dealer exactly where the issue is coming from whether it be tires or driveline.

 

Those that continue to complain that GM is doing nothing need to re-direct that that their dealer isn't doing anything as the process is very easy and layed out for the dealer to find the cause.

Yep, after 8 tires they figured out what it was. I've put 1,000 miles on it now and it still rides perfect. No vibration, no shutter, tracks perfectly straight. As irritating as the wait was, they fixed the issue.

 

However, they did manage to hit something in the shop with it...the front driver side bumper has a large white scuff on it now from where someone hit something. I did a walk around before I took delivery and pointed it out, so now I have to take it in again sometime within the next week for them to fix that...

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I took my 15 HI Country in for routine service, oil, tire rotation, got it back....rear vibrated like crazy at 70-75 mph, took it back, they balanced the tires correctly and no problems for 10k miles now.

Steven Gilland Enthusiast

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I have large duratracs on my truck and have never had a vibration, knocks on wood.

 

What size did you go with? I like your setup

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What size did you go with? I like your setup

I believe they are 275/70/18's. Sorry for the late reply.
Steven Gilland Enthusiast

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I believe they are 275/70/18's. Sorry for the late reply.

No worries! What kind of mpg are you averaging? With the stock 265's I'm getting about 16.5 total average over 1600

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