Vibration issues

[jth87]

I bought a 2017 crew cab z71 back in November. It's been a great truck but in January I started experiencing vibration issues between 70-80 mph. I've taken the truck in twice and had two separate tires changed. Now the center console is rattling change at several different speeds. Also i noticed the dealer added 4 wheel weights scattered randomly around the back drove side tire. Just getting frustrated and looking for advice

[Donstar]

Welcome to this forum! You will find several threads on this topic by using the search feature and looking for recent discussions on vibration. Personally, I would simply go back to your dealer's service department and tell them exactly what you said here. They are right to rule out wheel balancing as a first step (imo) but there are several other avenues like alignment, drive-shaft balancing, torque converter replacement, etc. etc. Don't accept a rattling new truck. They are not designed to vibrate and you have a warranty!

[jth87]

Thanks i read some of the other threads. The dealer told me it was normal for my truck but it's driving me insane. I took everything out of my Center console just so i don't have to listen to it. Just wanting to get some second opinions and find out what normal is for these trucks

[Tattooo]

It is definitely not normal....I had my 14 bought back for tge vibration & a knocking noise they could not fix....my 16 has been perfect since last year

[VeronaGMC]

Thanks i read some of the other threads. The dealer told me it was normal for my truck but it's driving me insane. I took everything out of my Center console just so i don't have to listen to it. Just wanting to get some second opinions and find out what normal is for these trucks

 

Do you have GoodYear LS's?

[jth87]

They're goodyear wranglers.

[rockinmarine]

I had an issue with my 14 Silverado Z71. Rebalanced tires, had front end inspected repeatedly with no cure. When I was doing a brake job, I found the wheel bearing destroyed. Replaced, and truck runs smooth as can be. Told dealership, and they acted like this was common. But refused to check the other bearings. I am almost sure, GM knows about the bearing failures, because they have revised themy several times in the last couple years. And several forums have information about this same issue.

[14silverado4.3]

I had an issue with my 14 Silverado Z71. Rebalanced tires, had front end inspected repeatedly with no cure. When I was doing a brake job, I found the wheel bearing destroyed. Replaced, and truck runs smooth as can be. Told dealership, and they acted like this was common. But refused to check the other bearings. I am almost sure, GM knows about the bearing failures, because they have revised themy several times in the last couple years. And several forums have information about this same issue.

Did you notice any noise with the wheel bearing?

[rockinmarine]

No noise. After I pulled the caliper off, and spun the hub by hand, you could hear the bearing grind. It had a small amount of radial movement, but the caliper kept it straight. But allowed the wheel to wiggle enough to cause a vibration at high speeds.

[Thomcat]

Thanks i read some of the other threads. The dealer told me it was normal for my truck but it's driving me insane. I took everything out of my Center console just so i don't have to listen to it. Just wanting to get some second opinions and find out what normal is for these trucks

Based on your video all I can see in is an armrest problem, the steering wheel is not vibrating. And the water bottle test in the armrest is useless, water will roil in mine even while my a$$ tells me the vehicle has a dead smooth ride. Mine armrest is fairly stiff and you can feel it resting against the rubber snubbers in the down position. Did they try tightening the console pivots or address the rubber snubbers within the armrest????

 

And the Goodyear Wranglers on the Z71 have a very aggressive thread, babied them for the first 50 miles so they didn't walk the rim and throw it out of balance. And once out of balance you need a good road force balance to deal with those heavy tires/rims and stick on weight placement on the inside of the rim is critical. Also check the entire outer tread on the tire...with the heavy nub pattern these tires are subject to chunks of rubber being ripped off by road hazards and the uneven outer surface can cause a vibration harmonic.

[16LT4]

I noticed my front driveshaft is able to be shaken around in the transfer case, unlike every other truck on the lot. Dealer said this, and the concurrent vibrations, are within spec.

[Resqu2]

My 17 chevy which had 45 miles on it when I picked it up a few weeks ago would shake the crap out of you at 70mph, took it to the dealer today and they did the road force balance and several tires were out, I hit interstate and it's smooth as silk. Lets hope it stays that way.