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bradywatt23 · 01-26-2016, 03:30 PM

I have an auto '10 SS that has a pulsing vibration at highway speeds... The vibration starts around 70ish mph and the peaks of vibration change as speed increases. Some days its more rough than others so its got me stumped... I've had it for about 5 months now and its done it ever since i've had it but the past couple months i've really noticed it more. I just had my tires balances and aligned with no change so I really don't have any idea what it could be. I haven't taken it to a shop yet because I would like to have an idea of what it might be before I do. Thanks for all the help!

speedygonzales · 01-26-2016, 03:55 PM

Get the warranty history of the vehicle. Do a google search for things similar.

xc_SS/RS · 01-26-2016, 06:30 PM

Are all of the wheels straight with no bends in them?

ron123 · 01-26-2016, 07:56 PM

How many miles on the car? (that is important for wear items). Did you check the wheels to see if there are any signs they were damaged? Vibration could be from defective tires, bearings, the driveshaft is in two parts with a center bearing.
Here is an article from Popular Mechanics on diagnosis ideas for vibration issues:
http://www.popularmechanics.com/cars...o/a76/1272406/
Ron

bradywatt23 · 01-27-2016, 09:18 AM

Thanks for all the help. It has around 87k. And whats the easiest way to check the rims?

bradywatt23 · 01-27-2016, 09:20 AM

And the vibration isn't constant... Theres about 1.5s between peaks at around 70 and around 1s closer to 85. Its like its some kind of resonance.

xc_SS/RS · 01-27-2016, 11:44 AM

you might be able to check the wheels while they are on the car but I'd take them off and check the backsides for any bends

bradywatt23 · 01-27-2016, 01:06 PM

Ok. Ill check that whenever I take the wheels on to paint my rotors and calipers

Lexodar · 01-28-2016, 08:57 AM

Uh oh. Mine does this from between 60-70. Haven't had tires balanced so hopefully that's it, and it doesn't go further! Hope you figure it out!

bradywatt23 · 01-28-2016, 12:40 PM

I and my tires balanced and it didn't change... hopefully that will fix yours!

01-26-2016, 03:30 PM	#1
bradywatt23 Drives: 2010 Camaro RS Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Tennessee Posts: 18	Pulsing Vibration at speed I have an auto '10 SS that has a pulsing vibration at highway speeds... The vibration starts around 70ish mph and the peaks of vibration change as speed increases. Some days its more rough than others so its got me stumped... I've had it for about 5 months now and its done it ever since i've had it but the past couple months i've really noticed it more. I just had my tires balances and aligned with no change so I really don't have any idea what it could be. I haven't taken it to a shop yet because I would like to have an idea of what it might be before I do. Thanks for all the help!

01-26-2016, 03:55 PM	#2
speedygonzales Drives: 99 z71, 2012 2SS Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Smithfield, VA Posts: 205 View My Garage	Get the warranty history of the vehicle. Do a google search for things similar. __________________ Fix your garage pics so we can see them

01-26-2016, 06:30 PM	#3
xc_SS/RS Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: somewhere in MD Posts: 4,883	Are all of the wheels straight with no bends in them? __________________ 2010 2SS/RS Z/28 intake, NW, FAST 102, speed engineering LT's, some exhaust, ATI -10% pulley, GM flex fuel injectors, DSX flex fuel sensor, MGW shifter, HP Tuners, some suspension work, stickers and a little weight loss. 12.63 @113.53

01-26-2016, 07:56 PM	#4
ron123 Drives: 2014 2SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 1,053	How many miles on the car? (that is important for wear items). Did you check the wheels to see if there are any signs they were damaged? Vibration could be from defective tires, bearings, the driveshaft is in two parts with a center bearing. Here is an article from Popular Mechanics on diagnosis ideas for vibration issues: http://www.popularmechanics.com/cars...o/a76/1272406/ Ron __________________ 2014 2SS/RS, Z28 CAI and High Wing Spoiler, ZL1 5.1:1 Ratio Short-Throw Shifter, ZL1 Pedals, ZL1 splash guards, NPP Dual-mode quad tip exhaust, Z28 strut tower brace, Camaro LED Cup-holders with footwell Lighting option, Leather visors, and Leather E-brake boot. Chevy dealer sponsored 67 retro SS nose stripe package.

01-27-2016, 11:44 AM	#7
xc_SS/RS Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: somewhere in MD Posts: 4,883	you might be able to check the wheels while they are on the car but I'd take them off and check the backsides for any bends __________________ 2010 2SS/RS Z/28 intake, NW, FAST 102, speed engineering LT's, some exhaust, ATI -10% pulley, GM flex fuel injectors, DSX flex fuel sensor, MGW shifter, HP Tuners, some suspension work, stickers and a little weight loss. 12.63 @113.53

01-27-2016, 09:18 AM	#5
bradywatt23 Drives: 2010 Camaro RS Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Tennessee Posts: 18	Thanks for all the help. It has around 87k. And whats the easiest way to check the rims?

01-27-2016, 09:20 AM	#6
bradywatt23 Drives: 2010 Camaro RS Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Tennessee Posts: 18	And the vibration isn't constant... Theres about 1.5s between peaks at around 70 and around 1s closer to 85. Its like its some kind of resonance.

01-27-2016, 01:06 PM	#8
bradywatt23 Drives: 2010 Camaro RS Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Tennessee Posts: 18	Ok. Ill check that whenever I take the wheels on to paint my rotors and calipers

01-28-2016, 08:57 AM	#9
Lexodar Drives: Summit White LFX Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Palm Beach, FL Posts: 357	Uh oh. Mine does this from between 60-70. Haven't had tires balanced so hopefully that's it, and it doesn't go further! Hope you figure it out!

01-28-2016, 12:40 PM	#10
bradywatt23 Drives: 2010 Camaro RS Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Tennessee Posts: 18	I and my tires balanced and it didn't change... hopefully that will fix yours!