Vibration

bennett582004 · December 7, 2006

I have a 1999 tahoe theres 75000 miles on it. When driving on the express way at about 70 mph i start to get a vibration in the steering wheel. You can also feel the vibration on the dash board. Has anyone had a problem like this before? Or what should i look at that could be the problem. I knwo its not the tires and wheels it self because i just had them re balanced and still have the problem.

Mr. Smith · December 7, 2006

I have a 1999 tahoe theres 75000 miles on it. When driving on the express way at about 70 mph i start to get a vibration in the steering wheel. You can also feel the vibration on the dash board. Has anyone had a problem like this before? Or what should i look at that could be the problem. I knwo its not the tires and wheels it self because i just had them re balanced and still have the problem.

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Possibly a bad u-joint or driveshaft balance.

Wingnut · December 7, 2006

That's about when they start crapping u-joints.

Almost every time I've had them go bad, they've vibrated at very specific speeds, like 68-72mph, not above or below that...Just in a narrow range.

But I've also had one just explode in the driveway when I dropped it in reverse, no warning.

That's where I'd start though.

Dragon Slayer · December 7, 2006

I have a 1999 tahoe theres 75000 miles on it. When driving on the express way at about 70 mph i start to get a vibration in the steering wheel. You can also feel the vibration on the dash board. Has anyone had a problem like this before? Or what should i look at that could be the problem. I knwo its not the tires and wheels it self because i just had them re balanced and still have the problem.

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Could be as simple as needing tires and a alignment... That is where I would start.. New tires along with a alignment........

If the tires are messed up you can balance them all day long but it will not do any good...

Wingnut · December 7, 2006

I have a 1999 tahoe theres 75000 miles on it. When driving on the express way at about 70 mph i start to get a vibration in the steering wheel. You can also feel the vibration on the dash board. Has anyone had a problem like this before? Or what should i look at that could be the problem. I knwo its not the tires and wheels it self because i just had them re balanced and still have the problem.

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Possibly a bad u-joint or driveshaft balance.

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Mr. Smith · December 8, 2006

I have a 1999 tahoe theres 75000 miles on it. When driving on the express way at about 70 mph i start to get a vibration in the steering wheel. You can also feel the vibration on the dash board. Has anyone had a problem like this before? Or what should i look at that could be the problem. I knwo its not the tires and wheels it self because i just had them re balanced and still have the problem.

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Possibly a bad u-joint or driveshaft balance.

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*shakes tiny internet fists of rage*

Two minutes.

I'll win next time.

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heh heh heh Not bad for 2 finger typing. I saw you on this am...lol

TheMythofUtica · December 10, 2006

I'm having a similar problem and couldn't see starting a new thread over it -

On my 99 Yukon 4x4, when I'm at highway speeds (btw 50-70) my truck pulls to the left (even when I'm not on the brakes). Also, when I turn the wheel to the right for a curve (right only, not left) the truck vibrates badly. I'm pretty sure it isn't u-joints because I'm having no other u-joint specific symptoms. I'm also ruling out tires/wheels because I've had the same setup on the truck for almost a year with no problems. I was thinking wheel bearings or something. Or do I just need an alignment or other front end work?

Mr. Smith · December 11, 2006

I'm having a similar problem and couldn't see starting a new thread over it -

On my 99 Yukon 4x4, when I'm at highway speeds (btw 50-70) my truck pulls to the left (even when I'm not on the brakes). Also, when I turn the wheel to the right for a curve (right only, not left) the truck vibrates badly. I'm pretty sure it isn't u-joints because I'm having no other u-joint specific symptoms. I'm also ruling out tires/wheels because I've had the same setup on the truck for almost a year with no problems. I was thinking wheel bearings or something. Or do I just need an alignment or other front end work?

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I would look at the wheel bearing #1. Also check to see that the calipers aren't dragging for the pull.

jeptha · December 12, 2006

I'm having a similar problem and couldn't see starting a new thread over it -

On my 99 Yukon 4x4, when I'm at highway speeds (btw 50-70) my truck pulls to the left (even when I'm not on the brakes). Also, when I turn the wheel to the right for a curve (right only, not left) the truck vibrates badly. I'm pretty sure it isn't u-joints because I'm having no other u-joint specific symptoms. I'm also ruling out tires/wheels because I've had the same setup on the truck for almost a year with no problems. I was thinking wheel bearings or something. Or do I just need an alignment or other front end work?

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.......my dads 03 silverado had a similar problem...right before the rear diff detonated...is it a similar feeling as if you were trying to turn a hard right in 4wheeldrive?

TheMythofUtica · December 13, 2006

No, not really. I'm pretty confident it's a front end problem. Thanks for giving me that scenario though! Let's hope it isn't the rear end.

citydriver · December 18, 2006

No, not really. I'm pretty confident it's a front end problem. Thanks for giving me that scenario though! Let's hope it isn't the rear end.

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Have you checked the CV (Constant Velocity) joints? Are the grease boots torn?

Try jacking up the front end and supporting it with jack stands. Rotate the wheels by hand. do this several times with the steering wheel in different positions. If there is any binding, you may have a joint going bad. I have experienced premature CV-joint failure on my truck due to the fact that I cranked the torsion bars a little too far. I have since corrected the problem.

Another thought, A bad Hub bearing does not usually cause binding untill its ready to fall apart. The GROWL or HUMM would drive you nuts before it would get that bad. May also cause issues with ABS sensors if worn that bad

TheMythofUtica · December 21, 2006

Checked the CV boots and they are dry and in tact. U-joints appear tight as well. I do have a grinding/humming noise that I've been living with for about 2 years...I don't beleive that it's related to the steering wheel shake. I'm going to bring it to a rack and see whats what, I'll keep you guys advised. Thanks!

TheMythofUtica · December 21, 2006

Checked the CV boots and they are dry and in tact. U-joints appear tight as well. I do have a grinding/humming noise that I've been living with for about 2 years...I don't beleive that it's related to the steering wheel shake. I'm going to bring it to a rack and see whats what, I'll keep you guys advised. Thanks!

TheMythofUtica · December 21, 2006

Checked the CV boots and they are dry and in tact. U-joints appear tight as well. I do have a grinding/humming noise that I've been living with for about 2 years...I don't beleive that it's related to the steering wheel shake. I'm going to bring it to a rack and see whats what, I'll keep you guys advised. Thanks!

citydriver · December 21, 2006

Checked the CV boots and they are dry and in tact. U-joints appear tight as well. I do have a grinding/humming noise that I've been living with for about 2 years...I don't beleive that it's related to the steering wheel shake. I'm going to bring it to a rack and see whats what, I'll keep you guys advised. Thanks!

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If the gind/humm gets louder/softer as you GENTLY move the wheel side to side as you are moving, I usually do this at around 20-25mph on a street w/little trafific for safety reasons,that is usually a tell-tale sign that a hub bearing is bad. You will not always feel any play/movement in the bearing when checking them by hand. When mine went bad the ABS was also engaging at low speed braking,especially while turning into a parking spot.