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norton750 · 11-18-2015, 06:09 PM

now and again as I am going down the highway I get a drive train vibration. it starts small and in 15 seconds or so it builds up to quite a shake. I slow down and at about 20 mph it goes away and then is fine for a few weeks. changed over to winter tires and still the same so its not a tire. checked drive shaft and axle shafts and all seems ok. Any body have an idea? car has about 95,000 miles on it.

paul84043 · 11-18-2015, 06:35 PM

There are a dozen front end parts that can cause a vibration like you described.
The diagnosis list is fairly long and the methods kind of complicated. Take it to a reputable shop and have them give the front end a once over.
Assume that they're going to probably try to sell you stuff you don't need and get a second opinion at another shop and cross reference.

This situation can be dangerous and can lead to failure of other parts, so you'll want to get a handle on it asap.

PalmerGA · 11-19-2015, 04:57 AM

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Originally Posted by norton750

now and again as I am going down the highway I get a drive train vibration. it starts small and in 15 seconds or so it builds up to quite a shake. I slow down and at about 20 mph it goes away and then is fine for a few weeks. changed over to winter tires and still the same so its not a tire. checked drive shaft and axle shafts and all seems ok. Any body have an idea? car has about 95,000 miles on it.

Is it an automatic? Could be your torque converter.

spadz93 · 11-19-2015, 05:54 AM

I had a similar issue, turned out I had a few sheared bolts on my drive-shaft. My shifter would vibrate/shake over 30mph on my M6. Did you check the bolts on your shaft?

paul84043 · 11-19-2015, 07:55 AM

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Originally Posted by spadz93

I had a similar issue, turned out I had a few sheared bolts on my drive-shaft. My shifter would vibrate/shake over 30mph on my M6. Did you check the bolts on your shaft?

Problem is, he says it goes away for a few weeks....
Could be a real bear to track this one down...

Driveline is a good call though.. hadn't thought of that. Sounds like something is shifting...

norton750 · 11-21-2015, 08:16 AM

I had a good look at the hole driveline and couldn't find anything loose or missing. the car is manual trans, and the shifter doesn't shake when it happens. The vibration is felt through the seat and the passenger feels it as well. Are those u joints or cv joints in the axle shafts and could one of them be stiff? I am doing an oil change today and will give the front end a good inspection. When I looked at the drive train I didn't really look at the rear suspension. I have never before had a car with independent rear so don't know just what to look fore. Similar to the front I suppose. Thanks for the advice so far.

spadz93 · 11-21-2015, 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by paul84043

Problem is, he says it goes away for a few weeks....
Could be a real bear to track this one down...

Driveline is a good call though.. hadn't thought of that. Sounds like something is shifting...

True, my issue was consistent. Hopefully the OP can track the issue down without having to have a mechanic look at it, would save him some cash in diagnostic fees

norton750 · 11-21-2015, 03:02 PM

went over the front end today while it was up for an oil change and all seems good. called a good friend who has 30+ years as a tec at GM and Ford, he came and had a look too and found all good in the front. checked the front drive shaft coupler again and all bolts tight. I will get the back end up again soon and go over that again. could it be the dif or a wheel bearing?

cj04 · 11-21-2015, 06:08 PM

Could definitely be a wheel bearing. Is it pulling to either side?

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norton750 · 11-21-2015, 09:39 PM

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Originally Posted by cj04

Could definitely be a wheel bearing. Is it pulling to either side?

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nope no pulling at all. no vibe in the steering wheel. same with clutch in or out. had the front brakes of today and the front wheel bearings feel good. hopefully I can get the back brakes off next weekend

cj04 · 11-22-2015, 07:47 AM

If you don't feel it in the wheel I'd think rear hub, drive shaft joint, maybe even balance or a bent wheel or warped rotor.

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RagingHawk · 11-22-2015, 08:40 AM

If it's shaking that may just be pavement. The pavement that is cut up into straight lines causes my car to wobble aggressively. Once I get off that pavement or move to different lane it's back to normal. On this kind of pavement at 60mph it starts wobbling.

norton750 · 11-26-2015, 08:26 PM

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Originally Posted by cj04

If you don't feel it in the wheel I'd think rear hub, drive shaft joint, maybe even balance or a bent wheel or warped rotor.

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not a wheel or tire. it did it on the summer tires too. Winter wheels and tires are on now. got the vibration on the way to work on Monday and it has been like a new car since then. I was hoping to get underneath this weekend and go over that again, but I may have to go to Thunder Bay instead

11-18-2015, 06:09 PM	#1
norton750 Drives: 2010 2LT sumit white Join Date: May 2010 Location: Sioux lookout Ontario canada Posts: 209	vibration now and again as I am going down the highway I get a drive train vibration. it starts small and in 15 seconds or so it builds up to quite a shake. I slow down and at about 20 mph it goes away and then is fine for a few weeks. changed over to winter tires and still the same so its not a tire. checked drive shaft and axle shafts and all seems ok. Any body have an idea? car has about 95,000 miles on it.

11-19-2015, 05:54 AM	#4
spadz93 BUMBL Z Drives: 2015 ZL1 Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Northern NJ Posts: 2,573 View My Garage	I had a similar issue, turned out I had a few sheared bolts on my drive-shaft. My shifter would vibrate/shake over 30mph on my M6. Did you check the bolts on your shaft? __________________ Current: 2015 ZL1 M6, Rotofab Intake, LS3 throttle body, 2.55 Upper/9.17 Lower w/ Idler Relocation, DMS Reinforced Brick, ID1050X, 1 7/8" Headers, ProSpeed HX/Reservoir, DSX Aux Pump/Flex Fuel Sensor, E85, McLeod RXT, BMR 1" Drop, Tuned by Pat G Past: 2010 2SS, some bolt ons, 415rwhp/400rwtq

11-18-2015, 06:35 PM	#2
paul84043 Drives: 2015 Camaro 2SS RS 1LE Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Lehi, Utah Posts: 1,349 View My Garage	There are a dozen front end parts that can cause a vibration like you described. The diagnosis list is fairly long and the methods kind of complicated. Take it to a reputable shop and have them give the front end a once over. Assume that they're going to probably try to sell you stuff you don't need and get a second opinion at another shop and cross reference. This situation can be dangerous and can lead to failure of other parts, so you'll want to get a handle on it asap.

11-21-2015, 08:16 AM	#6
norton750 Drives: 2010 2LT sumit white Join Date: May 2010 Location: Sioux lookout Ontario canada Posts: 209	I had a good look at the hole driveline and couldn't find anything loose or missing. the car is manual trans, and the shifter doesn't shake when it happens. The vibration is felt through the seat and the passenger feels it as well. Are those u joints or cv joints in the axle shafts and could one of them be stiff? I am doing an oil change today and will give the front end a good inspection. When I looked at the drive train I didn't really look at the rear suspension. I have never before had a car with independent rear so don't know just what to look fore. Similar to the front I suppose. Thanks for the advice so far.

11-21-2015, 03:02 PM	#8
norton750 Drives: 2010 2LT sumit white Join Date: May 2010 Location: Sioux lookout Ontario canada Posts: 209	went over the front end today while it was up for an oil change and all seems good. called a good friend who has 30+ years as a tec at GM and Ford, he came and had a look too and found all good in the front. checked the front drive shaft coupler again and all bolts tight. I will get the back end up again soon and go over that again. could it be the dif or a wheel bearing?

11-21-2015, 06:08 PM	#9
cj04 Drives: 2010 2ss/rs Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: United States Posts: 310 View My Garage	Could definitely be a wheel bearing. Is it pulling to either side? Sent from my Nexus 6 using Tapatalk

11-22-2015, 07:47 AM	#11
cj04 Drives: 2010 2ss/rs Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: United States Posts: 310 View My Garage	If you don't feel it in the wheel I'd think rear hub, drive shaft joint, maybe even balance or a bent wheel or warped rotor. Sent from my Nexus 6 using Tapatalk

11-22-2015, 08:40 AM	#12
RagingHawk Drives: Fuel efficient compact sedan :) Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Michigan Posts: 707	If it's shaking that may just be pavement. The pavement that is cut up into straight lines causes my car to wobble aggressively. Once I get off that pavement or move to different lane it's back to normal. On this kind of pavement at 60mph it starts wobbling.