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tmc · 07-08-2009, 12:30 PM

I have been experiencing a vibration in the steering wheel at higher speeds (60+ mph). I have only driven about 900 miles.

Took it back to the dealer today and they took off all 4 wheels and checked and ballanced them. I was told one was "perfect" but the others were out of ballance...one was 30 grams off.

When I drove it home, I still felt the vibration. It feels like it is coming from the front wheels.

Should I just expect to have a vibration when driving cruzing above 60? Not what I expected to experience.

Anyone else experienceing this issue or have any insight?

CamaroUser · 07-08-2009, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by tmc

I have been experiencing a vibration in the steering wheel at higher speeds (60+ mph). I have only driven about 900 miles.

Took it back to the dealer today and they took off all 4 wheels and checked and ballanced them. I was told one was "perfect" but the others were out of ballance...one was 30 grams off.

When I drove it home, I still felt the vibration. It feels like it is coming from the front wheels.

Should I just expect to have a vibration when driving cruzing above 60? Not what I expected to experience.

Anyone else experienceing this issue or have any insight?

Take it back and have them check again. there has to be something with the wheel, rotor or something else that is making it off balance. There shouldn't be any noticeable vibration on the car at any speed.

OUR72GTO · 07-08-2009, 01:10 PM

What tires /wheels???

Paperer · 07-08-2009, 01:12 PM

The same thing happened to one of my cars. I had a placebo effect right after I got them balanced, and they were horribly off balance, but now I still feel a slight vibration. The only thing I can think of is the tire has slightly worn in a little. I assume the problem will fix itself.

Vash · 07-08-2009, 01:12 PM

Hum maybe have them check the alignment.

tmc · 07-08-2009, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by OUR72GTO

What tires /wheels???

I have a 2SS/RS...stock wheels and tires.

I drove my work car, 2009 G8, fast on the way to work just a few minutes ago and did not experience the same.

I guess I will try to see if they will check the allignment next.

2SSRS@Gen5diy · 07-08-2009, 02:18 PM

Got 3800mi on my car and at 100 mph there is no vibration at all your car need to go back to check the alignment and the routers and wheels for round out something is not right.

Moth · 07-08-2009, 06:48 PM

maybe your axel is curved .. thats what happened to my jeep last week .. pain in my ass

redjewel · 07-09-2009, 11:16 PM

Is it all the time? Or just after has sat for a while and the vibration only last a few miles?

tmc · 07-10-2009, 01:14 PM

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Originally Posted by redjewel

Is it all the time? Or just after has sat for a while and the vibration only last a few miles?

That is an excellent question. Unfortunatley, I don't drive it too often (every 2 or 3 days) so it always sits for a few days. The vibration is most noticable after I hit about 60 and then I feel it when I am accelerating or cruzing.

I contacted the dealer and they are going to look at it again next week. I am going to ride with a tech and show the vibration. So far the dealer has been willing to do about anyting I ask.

I am begining to wonder of it is the calipers. I don't think I have owned a car with weights on calipers in the past....

iomamy · 07-10-2009, 04:14 PM

I too have a 2SS/RS that has (what is to me) a bad vibration over about 65mph. I have also noticed that right when I lift off the clutch and start to move I hear a ticking sound coming from underneath the car sort of rearwards, have you noticed this? I'm wondering if this is a rear axle problem...
The vibration is more than tires to me...it's pretty severe. Not severe as in resonance - but, severe as in a strong vibration (if that makes sense). I may be taking it to the dealer this week - I'll let you know what they say. A friend of mine works for GM and said there were a number of rear axle failures during testing...he said to be sure and get the extended warranty...

JDBeck23 · 07-10-2009, 04:16 PM

I've noticed what feels like my back tires being out of balance about 70. Guess I'll swing my car in and have it checked.

CGM2SSRS · 07-10-2009, 04:36 PM

If your bad vibrations seem to be worse while braking it is the brake rotors. Likely from over torquing the lug nuts. Something that needs to be watched on these cars. If you have new wheels or tires put on make sure that are hand torqued not torqued with torque stix.
My thought on the caliper weights was to dampen a vibration. Most disagreed with me saying it was for a harmonic issue. (squeak) It makes me wonder a little if maybe it was to correct both?

Chemical · 07-10-2009, 06:16 PM

Take it to Chevy and tell them to look at the rotors. Could be bent. The vibrations are more pronounced at higher speeds because it may only have a slight bent.

They will be able to tell right off the bat.

do this especially if you feel the vibrations more when you begin breaking.

07-08-2009, 12:30 PM	#1
tmc Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: NC Posts: 15	Wheel Vibration I have been experiencing a vibration in the steering wheel at higher speeds (60+ mph). I have only driven about 900 miles. Took it back to the dealer today and they took off all 4 wheels and checked and ballanced them. I was told one was "perfect" but the others were out of ballance...one was 30 grams off. When I drove it home, I still felt the vibration. It feels like it is coming from the front wheels. Should I just expect to have a vibration when driving cruzing above 60? Not what I expected to experience. Anyone else experienceing this issue or have any insight?

07-08-2009, 01:10 PM	#3
OUR72GTO 2010 SIM Beige RS 6M Drives: SIM RS 6M 66 Corvair Silverado LTZ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Kamloops,British Columbia Posts: 4,677	What tires /wheels??? __________________ CAMARO.. 2010 The Heart Beat is back in CHEVROLET Now let's put it back in America

07-08-2009, 01:12 PM	#4
Paperer Ragin' Cajun Drives: '02 Camaro SS - '10 CGM 2SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Texas/Oklahoma Posts: 1,166 View My Garage	The same thing happened to one of my cars. I had a placebo effect right after I got them balanced, and they were horribly off balance, but now I still feel a slight vibration. The only thing I can think of is the tire has slightly worn in a little. I assume the problem will fix itself. __________________

07-08-2009, 06:48 PM	#8
Moth Drives: 2010 Black 2LT/RS camaro Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 142 View My Garage	maybe your axel is curved .. thats what happened to my jeep last week .. pain in my ass __________________

07-09-2009, 11:16 PM	#9
redjewel Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS RJT Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Spring, TX Posts: 257	Is it all the time? Or just after has sat for a while and the vibration only last a few miles? __________________ 2SS RJT A6 Sunroof Polished Wheels. Delivered 5-22-09 by Classic Chevrolet Sugarland

07-08-2009, 01:12 PM	#5
Vash Drives: 00 Blazer Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 5,104	Hum maybe have them check the alignment.

07-08-2009, 02:18 PM	#7
2SSRS@Gen5diy Drives: 2014 Z/28 #82+#192, 18ZLE 66Nova Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: By the lake in AZ Posts: 15,719 View My Garage	Got 3800mi on my car and at 100 mph there is no vibration at all your car need to go back to check the alignment and the routers and wheels for round out something is not right.

07-10-2009, 04:14 PM	#11
iomamy Drives: 2SSRS IOM + all the goodies Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Ann Arbor, MI Posts: 23	I too have a 2SS/RS that has (what is to me) a bad vibration over about 65mph. I have also noticed that right when I lift off the clutch and start to move I hear a ticking sound coming from underneath the car sort of rearwards, have you noticed this? I'm wondering if this is a rear axle problem... The vibration is more than tires to me...it's pretty severe. Not severe as in resonance - but, severe as in a strong vibration (if that makes sense). I may be taking it to the dealer this week - I'll let you know what they say. A friend of mine works for GM and said there were a number of rear axle failures during testing...he said to be sure and get the extended warranty... __________________ Drive: 2SS RS IOM, white stripes, sunroof, interior package. Work on: 1951 Packard 200, 1967 Buick Riviera, 1977 Bandit Trans Am, 1984 M1009 (Military K5), 1995 911, 2008 Ninja 250, 1865 Farmhouse...

07-10-2009, 04:16 PM	#12
JDBeck23 Drives: 2010 Camaro, 2SS/RS Join Date: May 2009 Location: King George, Va Posts: 881	I've noticed what feels like my back tires being out of balance about 70. Guess I'll swing my car in and have it checked. __________________ 2010 2SS/RS CGM American Racing Headers, Magnaflow axle back, Roto-Fab CAI, Audio Integrations Sub box, Alpine Type R 10, Alpine MRP-500 amp, Pro Clips iPhone Mount

07-10-2009, 04:36 PM	#13
CGM2SSRS susp.ban4life! Drives: Raptor Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Notinsuspensionthread Posts: 943	If your bad vibrations seem to be worse while braking it is the brake rotors. Likely from over torquing the lug nuts. Something that needs to be watched on these cars. If you have new wheels or tires put on make sure that are hand torqued not torqued with torque stix. My thought on the caliper weights was to dampen a vibration. Most disagreed with me saying it was for a harmonic issue. (squeak) It makes me wonder a little if maybe it was to correct both?

07-10-2009, 06:16 PM	#14
Chemical Drives: 2SS RS Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 710	Take it to Chevy and tell them to look at the rotors. Could be bent. The vibrations are more pronounced at higher speeds because it may only have a slight bent. They will be able to tell right off the bat. do this especially if you feel the vibrations more when you begin breaking.

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