2002 Silverado 159k miles feeling rumple strip type vibration between 45-55

[Tripod71]

Any ideas where to start diagnosing this vibration?  

[shakenfake]

Start with getting your tires balanced. After that check for driveshaft stuff

[dna9656]

I would have the whole suspension checked by a professional mechanic, the tiers should be inspected for condition, delamination, and balance as previously mentioned. Could be a bent wheel, bad hub or rear/front axle bearing. What's most likely is something that's most easily fixed.

[Kyle Ross]

Tire vibration only at 45-55 would make me believe a bad belt in the tire is occurring. Tire balance would cause a vibration/shake at any highway speeds. I would make sure none of your tires seem out of round or cupping and check for bent wheel. Does the rumbling noise change when steering left to right at steady speed when this rumbling is occurring? 

I would remove your drive shaft and inspect the u joints for play or stiffness. any stiffness or binding will cause a vibration. But of course check your steering components and wheel bearing for play. loose ball joints will not cause a vibration. 

 

Edited November 9, 2021 by Kyle Ross

[Supreme Pizza]

Bad bearings in the engine fan clutch?

[hotmixx66]

Check Fuel Management System  My 07 would vibrate when shifting from 8 cylinders to 4