Anti-sway bar on front end, weld that holds the bar in place has broken away from frame. Dealer has been contacted.
1999 Chevrolet Silverado suspension complaints
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Truck shakes @ 64mph. Dealer cant repair problem and manufacturer wont return my calls or letters. I have almost been thrown off side of road, beacuse it makes you lose control. I have been driving this truck this way for 14 months, with no concern from dealer or manufacturer.
I own a 1999 silverado 1500 pickup extended cab 4x4 and I have a major issue. My truck has had vibration in front end since day one. We have taken it to dealer ship on many occasions. Before the truck was a year old it has had a total of 33 service days. Its been in shop about six times since then. It has had 16 tires put on the truck not to mention hubs replaced due to wrong hubs for veh weight, shackles replaced due to wrong shackles for weight, steering shaft replaced, studs and nuts replaced due to lug nut seized, wheels replaced due to out of round and warped,countless break down of tire and resealed due to air leaks, dash panel replaced due to peeling, bezel lens replaced due to vibration causing it to crack, manual window regulators replaced due to coming apart internally, doors weather strip replaced due to excessive noise in cab,back glass latches replaced due to weak latch and wind noise. We have made countless attempts to have vibration problem fixed and they keep saying it is tires. We have been through enough tires now and it never fixes the problem. Found out that gm has put some extra braces under some 99, 00, and 01 trucks. Is this an attempt to cure their vibration problems? I cant imagin it being the tires. I think gm knows there is something not right. Just not owning up to it. Please help. I have a five year old daughter and I fear for her saftey as well as mine due to the excessive vibration this truck has.
Replaced muffler and pipe assembly due to exhaust system noise.
Steering wheel vibrates at 58-70. Dealer changed tires 4 times, rims twice. Three sets goodyear and one of general tire. Took to dealer 7 times. Dealer and manufacturer say this is normal operation.
Vibration throughtout vehicle. *ak( dot number: w273wma029 tire size: p265/75r16 )
Truck has been at dealer for repair total of 35 days before 1st anniv. Of ownership with over 20 separate problems, 5 of which are unresolved to this date. Vehicle is at dealer now for final repair before tn lemon law can be implemented. Worst and current problems are front end alignment (pulls to right), front brake squealing (pads replaced twice, rotors turned once), rear end vibration at any speed and clanking sound over bumps(all 4 tires, both rear leaf spring stacks, all 4 shocks replaced. One shock had broken shaft) , engine backfires & knocks at startup (dealer reprogrammed comp. W/no results except to improve power, but accel. Pedal sticks now!), trans. Slips from dead stop for few seconds about once per week, 4wd transfer case slipped in low in deep snow (replaced fluid and did reprogram. Results??), ext. Cab pop out windows replaced due to poor fit (one exploded upon removal & dealer had to repaint side of truck. New ones are no better than originals!), rear seat missing rubber mounts(dealer replaced, but now seat makes popping noise due to rear cab wall flexing!), drive shaft makes loud clanking sound when shifting from park(dealer says this normal!). Problems repaired: rear brake line loose & in harms way(missing mount replaced), steering box loose and steering column rattled and loose around any turns(box tightened and column shaft replaced), drivers side window switch sticking in down posit.(switch replaced), all door weatherstrips and drip rail molding loose (replaced all), rear license plate light broken and replaced, door lock levers fell out of both doors(replaced both). Lemon, lemon,lemon!!!!!!!!!!*ak( dot number: )
Vehicle drifts to the right when driving at highway speeds. Dealer has replaced intermediate shaft, and done 2 alignment jobs at 9,000 miles and 16,000 miles. However defect still occurs. *ak
Brakes get hard, then suddenly give and lock up. Several near misses due to increased stopping distance. Clunking noise in front end that can be felt in steering wheel.
The transmission experiences a constant noise in 2nd gear and 3rd, unable to be fixed.
When driving between 45-50 MPH consumer noticed vibration within the front end, and vehicle shook. Between 65-70 MPH problem was very bad. Consumer contacted dealer. Dealer unable to determine the cause. Please provide any further details.
Vehicle has a vibration/noise from 40mph to interstate speeds. More noticeable with load in cargo area, or 2 passengers in rear seat. Vehicle has been taken to dealership 3 times. Undetermined vibration. Last time vehicle taken in, dealership removed/adjusted/reinstalled dashboard(alleged cause of problem). No fix. Now has wind noise from windhield area at highway speeds. Tires have been rotated, still has noise/vibration at highway speeds. Steering wheel vibrates(shimmies) at highway speeds.
The truck has a vibration under the seat at speed of 40 MPH. Yh
Intermitent vibration between 45 & 75. New tires have not corrected problem.
"the truck" shakes like "a leaf" at speeds above 50 MPH.
Truck has been shaking since we purchased it, the steering wheel @ 64mph. Also makes popping noise when you turn steering wheel. The engine has a miss, left rear window wont seal shut, rear seat makes a clunking noise when someone is siting on it while in it. Passenger window makes a loud noise when you roll it down, stain on cab of truck, scratch's on mirrors and on paint under drivers doors. Over spray on paint and on windows.
While driving on the highway about 15 miles vehicle starts shaking so violently that consumer cannot drive vihicle. Dealer not helping to solve problem.
Rear suspension design permits rear wheels to become airborne when driving over small bumps. This causes momentary loss of control and erratic performance of the anti-lock braking system. I was unable to stop after going over a small bump and nearly hit the vehicle in front of me.
When turning wheel to the left, there is vibration. Dealer has seen vehicle 5 to 6 times. Solution cannot be found.
Vibrates at 35m/h, doors don't work, noise from driver side over 25m/h.
Knocking and vibration in steering column. Dealer twice to fix not fixed yet.
Whenever ABS brakes are applied vehicle fails to stop right away. Brake pedal goes to floor. Would have no prior warning. The problem is intermittent. Also,vehicle would shake and rattle. Took vehicle to dealership & mechanic replaced springs & rear shocks. Ordering new front hubs & headliner for brakes.
When driving over rough road conditions, get vibration and shimmy in steering column.
Has been out of service for 15 days in less than 1 yr. Vibrations, comp reprogrammed 2 or 3 times now mileage decreased, clunks from rear end and on left turns, padding in seat failed, rear slider frame cracked and leaks. Dealer got replacement windows but they were cracked too. Still not fixed. Dealer couldn't fix some after repeated tries, had to go to another dealer to finally get some fixed. Side view mirror glass fell out. What's this truck going to be like a year from now?
While driving there is a lot of vibration & noise coming from steering wheel, mainly while turning or braking, speed was not a factor. Took vehicle back to dealership for correction, but was informed by mechanic that it couldn't be repaired. Took vehicle back a second time and grease was repacked in the lower unit to temporarily fix the problem. *ak
Excessive shimmy in the front end at approximately 60 to 65 MPH. Truck has been brought back to the dealership numerous times for repair, but no repair was available. We were told when a repair was available we would be called. To date, there is no repair available. I my opinion it is a hazardous situation due to loss of control, especially in wet weather. We have no idea if the problem is causing other front end damage. The tires have been rotated and balanced, front end aligned and then we brought it back to the dealership as per bulletin #99-03-002 (replaced both front hub bearing assemblies/ right and left rear spring eye bushings, and both rear shocks).
Vehicle is making a noise in the rear. Dealer says it the springs.
While driving over 60 MPH vehicle has hard vibration which may result in loss of vehicle control. Or over time may lose any important parts. Been to dealer 3 times, and dealer replaced tires. Dealer could not determine the cause of the problem. Please provide further information.
Truck has had excessive vibration and front end shimmy in the sterring - tires were replaced once by dealer and then again personally. Anti-lock brakes activate if braking even at slow speeds over bump or pavement ripples. Front end seems to lose contact with road easily when going over bump or ripples. *ak( dot number: tire size: p235/75r16 )
Vehicle shakes excessively at 60mph. Dealer has not seen vehicle.
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