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I went to my local dealer to test drive a '05 Sierra Ext. Cab w/5.3 and 3.73 rearend. When I got the truck up slowly to around 43 mph, I felt what could only be described as slight wheelhop. I could also see the hood vibrating as well. The wheels were alloy wheels with General tires, I believe. Could it be nothing more than a balancing issue? Man this truck was sweet, but that's just about the only thing that's bugging me about it.

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I went to my local dealer to test drive a '05 Sierra Ext. Cab w/5.3 and 3.73 rearend.  When I got the truck up slowly to around 43 mph, I felt what could only be described as slight wheelhop.  I could also see the hood vibrating as well.  The wheels were alloy wheels with General tires, I believe.  Could it be nothing more than a balancing issue?  Man this truck was sweet, but that's just about the only thing that's bugging me about it.

 

 

 

 

Could definitely be as a result of a bad wheel balance. It could also be an alignment issue or worse. If you really like it, tell the salesman about the vibration and tell him you won't even think about it until it is fixed. They should be able to check the wheel balancing easy enough. Working through the sales person means you have somebody motivated and on your side to resolve it.

 

You could also drive another one and confirm if it is specific to that truck.

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Yeah, there's another one I'm interested in as well and I'll drive that one to see if the same thing happens. This salesguy is actually a really good one. Our local GMC dealer also deals in H*ndas and he sold my wife one. I've bought countless vehicles over the years and I've only dealt with two great salesmen and he's one of them. I'm sure that if I bring up the issue, he'll do everything he can to correct it.

Thanks for the info! :banghead:

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I went to my local dealer to test drive a '05 Sierra Ext. Cab w/5.3 and 3.73 rearend.  When I got the truck up slowly to around 43 mph, I felt what could only be described as slight wheelhop.  I could also see the hood vibrating as well.  The wheels were alloy wheels with General tires, I believe.  Could it be nothing more than a balancing issue?  Man this truck was sweet, but that's just about the only thing that's bugging me about it.

 

 

 

 

I have just traded my 04 Sierra Denali in for a 05 Avalanche (change in circumstances). The Sierra did exactly this (sometimes with a crunch noise) and the Avalanche seems to do the same - especially the hood vibration issue, which pisses me off. Maybe its more of a wider GM truck issue??????

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I've owned an '00 and my '03 now and have never had that issue with either of them. I hope it's not widespread.

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sounds like those really cheap tires GM likes to use

 

 

 

 

Come to think of it, I think those Generals are what the blue oval geeks put standard on some of their "trucks".

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Dirtrider400 New Member

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Had the same problem with my 05 Serria Crew Cab 2WD. GM dealer could not balance the General tires installed from the factory. Dealer installed four new General tires, and the problem was solved. I strongly Recommend Michelin LTX - M/S tires for anyone who does 80% or more street / Highway driving. Last truck I owned had 85K on the tires with safe tread left on them. Soon as the Generals wear out, to the dumpster they go!!!

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