Steering wheel shake
levistar
08-07-2008, 09:08 PM
I'm kinda stumped on this one. I have an 05 g6 3.5
At low speeds (around 40 kilometers per hour) there is a slight shake in the steering wheel.
It doesn't occur at very low speeds, and doesn't occur at speeds above 50kph.
The car was just inspected, and got a pass. This leads me to believe that no front end parts need replacing. With that said...I had the front tires balanced, which didn't help. My next thought was a possible bent rim. So...I rotated the tires. Still no luck.
Any help would be appreciated.
At low speeds (around 40 kilometers per hour) there is a slight shake in the steering wheel.
It doesn't occur at very low speeds, and doesn't occur at speeds above 50kph.
The car was just inspected, and got a pass. This leads me to believe that no front end parts need replacing. With that said...I had the front tires balanced, which didn't help. My next thought was a possible bent rim. So...I rotated the tires. Still no luck.
Any help would be appreciated.
inafogg
08-07-2008, 09:13 PM
what type of inspection do they use ie hands on or a drive through??
when the tires were bal. did you let them no of your problem??
when the tires were bal. did you let them no of your problem??
levistar
08-07-2008, 09:20 PM
Not sure which is which. I guess it was a drive through inspection. They didn't take it on the road...If that's what you mean. Still.. very stringent. (I think)
I did not let them know of the problem. I probably should have, but opted for on-line advice.
I did not let them know of the problem. I probably should have, but opted for on-line advice.
inafogg
08-08-2008, 12:15 AM
i'm in delaware there is no put it on a lift pulling wh ck. fr end etc.if you have this kind of insection then have a tech check the front end
A-Dog
08-13-2008, 10:52 AM
Does this happen when you're braking? if so, it's probalby that your brake rotors are warped. GM uses very cheap rotors on the G6.
grfnkl
08-14-2008, 03:28 PM
a shake while driving could an alignment issue, an unbalanced wheel(s), loose lug nuts... then it could go more in depth such as a failing wheel hub bearing or other front end parts. Your best bet is to take it to the dealer or a shop that does wheel work on cars to find out what's going on.
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