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#93 of 172 2005 3500 Silverado by fldiesel Dec 19, 2007 (5:55 am)
I have a 2005 Silverado dually with the 8.1 engine. It presently has 5400 miles on it. At 4600 miles it developed a drive train vibration that comes at 1200 rpm for a few seconds, back at 1800 rpm and back super bad at 2600 rpm. When I tow my camper it seems to hover at 2600 rpm just before shifting and at that point you can not see out of the mirrors. It tickles your ears and is very uncomfortable until it shifts, which at times is a few minutes. The dealer disconnected everything on the front of the engine as well as the torque convertor. The vibration was still present, so they replaced the harmonic balancer. When I got it back, it now is worse. Has anybody else ever had the same problem? GM now claims since nothing is broken, they can't fix it and it is "probably" a design flaw. Replies to this message: obyone (Dec 19, 2007 9:15 am) fldiesel (Dec 19, 2007 4:41 pm) obyone (Dec 19, 2007 6:02 pm)
#94 of 172 Re: 2005 3500 Silverado [fldiesel] by obyone Dec 19, 2007 (9:15 am)
Replying to: fldiesel (Dec 19, 2007 5:55 am) Was it GM that claimed that it is a design flaw or the dealer?   Personally, I'd go to another dealer. Replies to this message: fldiesel (Dec 19, 2007 4:41 pm) obyone (Dec 19, 2007 6:02 pm)
#95 of 172 Re: 2005 3500 Silverado [obyone] by fldiesel Dec 19, 2007 (4:41 pm)
Replying to: obyone (Dec 19, 2007 9:15 am) It was the dealer that claimed it could be a design flaw. The closest dealer not associated with the local one is 65 miles away. Not convienent, and they want me to drop it off for a few days. When I called GM customer service, the person was nice and asked me what I wanted from GM. I said just to fix the vibration. Then she asked for me to hold on while she contacted the dealer that worked on it and when she returned to the phone, she transformed into a less than nice person, and ended it with words like, "I'll close this case and mark it that you aren't satisfied with the results." She is right, and my next call will be to BBB in Washington DC. Here we go!!! Replies to this message: obyone (Dec 19, 2007 6:02 pm)
#96 of 172 Re: 2005 3500 Silverado [fldiesel] by obyone Dec 19, 2007 (6:02 pm)
Replying to: fldiesel (Dec 19, 2007 4:41 pm) Once you file with the BBB and a buyback is initiated there will be another phone call from a GM rep. One that handles buyback and lemon law cases. They will offer you a free extended warranty to drop your claim. Course how you proceed after that is up to you. That warranty that they offer is the Major Guard bumper to bumper 100K/ 5 year no deductible worth around 2.5-3K.   good luck on whichever you decide.
#97 of 172 Re: 04 gmc 900rpm vibration [goblin1] by idadanz Dec 20, 2007 (10:11 pm)
Replying to: goblin1 (Apr 15, 2007 1:06 pm) I also had an 04 gmc sierra 4x4 z71 5.3 that vibrated at 900 rpm. i tried to get the dealer to fix it for 2 yrs and they replaced a heat shield on the muffler once which didn't fix it and couldn't diagnose it the other two times. (i also had steering problems which they've finally fixed) finally i took it in this month again and they said the transmission dipstick tube was vibrating against the firewall. charged me 45 bucks to redirect it and its quiet now. I thought the noise was coming from the dash and it sounded metallic and would be louder when colder outside and upon first starting the vehicle at that rpm. can't believe that was all it was. now i have to try and get GM to pay for it because it should have been fixed under warranty. although i'm just so happy it went away that its worth the 45 bucks... Replies to this message: redneck4 (Jan 25, 2009 7:36 pm)
#98 of 172 Creaking Noise (NBS) 07 Silverado 1500 Extended Cab by clarkston Jan 08, 2008 (8:03 am)
Hello, New to the forum, I just recently had step bars installed and now i am getting a creaking noise from what i believe is the frame body mounts could these step bars be causing the noise? Would appreciate any help advice. Replies to this message: xbbuster (Jan 09, 2008 5:51 am) clarkston (Jan 11, 2008 6:08 pm) rcgsilver (Jan 12, 2008 7:15 pm)
#99 of 172 Re: REAR END CLUNK/GRUNT by nsauceman Jan 08, 2008 (8:19 pm)
Replying to: mule2 (Oct 18, 2007 4:55 pm) I took my GMC (2001 extended 4x4) to the dealership about the clunking issue and it cost me $400 to get it fixed. I let it go for quite a while and it started sounding worse and the "bump" you feel started getting worse as well.   Seems to me that GMC would have a recall about this problem as the last 2001 truck I had did this as well except I did not get it fixed then. Back then I don't think they really knew a lot about this issue but they sure did this time. Just as soon as I said what it was doing they knew exactly what it was doing. I did not even get out of the parking lot with the mechanic before he said for me to head back to the doors.   Does anyone know if there was a recall and now it has expired or anything relating to this?   Thanks Replies to this message: brian04 (Apr 11, 2008 8:31 am) gmcman815 (Jul 12, 2008 9:13 am)
#100 of 172 Re: Creaking Noise (NBS) 07 Silverado 1500 Extended Cab [clarkston] by xbbuster Jan 09, 2008 (5:51 am)
Replying to: clarkston (Jan 08, 2008 8:03 am) darkston, I have an '07 Classic Ext Cab W/T. I installed a pair of Westin tubes and noticed a vibration at 35MPH. I took it to the Chevy dealer and they said it was the tubes causing it. I have to keep the step tubes so the wife can get in the thing. BTW.....no creaking noise. Replies to this message: clarkston (Jan 11, 2008 6:08 pm) rcgsilver (Jan 12, 2008 7:15 pm)
#101 of 172 2007 Chevy 1500 classic W/T by chadmcabee Jan 09, 2008 (11:24 am)
New to the forum and have a problem that I thought other may have experienced. I have a severe exhaust vibration that occurs when idling at a stop light (not during exceleration) and while maintaining a constant speed. Just finished my second visit to the dealer and still no improvements. Dealer is saying that GM is aware of the problem but are just considering this the "nature of the beast" with the V6 it comes equipped with. Dealer also stated that they are aware of this problem and have tried several different things (including flex hose) but have nothing. Any ideas?? Replies to this message: xbbuster (Mar 12, 2008 5:04 am)
#102 of 172 02 Sierra Rear End Noise by qwikmalibu Jan 10, 2008 (5:27 am)
I have a 2002 Sierra K1500 4x4. High mileage, but very clean and well taken care of.   I just recently noticed a low speed (30 or less mph) noise when coasting or braking to a stop.   The noise is coming from the right rear (Had a brave passenger lean out and listen).   I replaced the brakes and rotors nearly 1 year ago. I also completely removed the parking brake shoes and adjusters from both sides to see if that was the source of the noise. Since that didn't do it, I took both rear rotors off and inspected the backing plates to make sure they were not making contact with the rotor. Then I swapped the rear rotors and the noise was still on the right side.   I put the vehicle on a 2 post lift, placed it in gear, and with a rag in hand, applied drag to the right rear by pressing on the inside sidewall. I was able to recreate the noise. So, I replaced the right rear wheel bearing and seal. I noticed the C-Clip was wearing more toward the outer diameter on the side that faced the side gear, so I put it back in facing the other way to start fresh and reduce lateral movement of the axle.   The noise is still there and I am getting desperate.   Has anybody else had experience with this elusive noise?   Thanks in advance. Replies to this message: clareance (Aug 31, 2009 5:45 pm) obyone (Aug 31, 2009 8:42 pm) redbuggyboy (Oct 08, 2009 12:54 pm)

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