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#4 of 23 re/ Canyon Vibration by leadfoot4 Apr 02, 2007 (3:02 am)
Just a question...Is what you're describing a "shake" in the steering wheel, or a vibration felt "through the seat of the pants"?   The first thing I did to my '05 Canyon was get rid of the OE General tires. They're worse than terrible. That in itself was the biggest part of the cure, but I still had a little shake in the steering wheel. It wasn't bad, but annoying. Just for grins, I took out the OE rubber sway bar bushings, and replaced them with polyurethane pieces. The poly allows the bar to rotate more freely, instead of binding. 99% of the shake is now gone.   I also took the driveshaft to a reputable shop to have the balance checked, as GM shafts are sometimes suspect. It wasn't severe enough to have the warranty cover it, but they replaced both u-joints, because they had a slight bit of slop, and balanced the shaft. The cost was $75, and it did smooth it out a little bit more.   Another couple of years, and a few hundred more dollars, and I should have this truck sorted out to where GM should have had it! Replies to this message: norbert48 (Apr 03, 2007 5:47 am) leadfoot4 (Apr 04, 2007 8:15 am)
#5 of 23 Re: re/ Canyon Vibration [leadfoot4] by norbert48 Apr 03, 2007 (5:47 am)
Replying to: leadfoot4 (Apr 02, 2007 3:02 am) The vibration I feel is "seat of the pants" and has existed since the truck was new ,44K miles ago. Three sets of General tires by GM, same problem. I now use Goodyear Fotera Silent Armour but still feel the vibe after 30mph - 65mph. I'm also thinking about having the drive shaft re-balanced but I'm at a loss as to what else to try. I was told by a Chevy service manager that all Z-71 crew cabs do this and that I should "get use to it". Any further comments or assistance from other owners/mechanics would be of great help. Thanx Replies to this message: leadfoot4 (Apr 04, 2007 8:15 am)
#6 of 23 Re: re/ Canyon Vibration [norbert48] by leadfoot4 Apr 04, 2007 (8:15 am)
Replying to: norbert48 (Apr 03, 2007 5:47 am) I, too, have the Z-71 option. At one time, I thought the rear shocks had gone bad, so I removed them to check things out. In doing this, I found the shocks to be EXTREMELY stiff. I had quite a time getting the bolts through the lower shock eyes during installation, as the shocks were very difficult to compress. I couldn't do it by hand, I had to use a floor jack!!   I'm sure that this is part of the problem, there's so little compliance in the suspension.
#7 of 23 Re: 05 GMC Canyon vibration [gary43] by woodworker40 Apr 30, 2007 (7:04 pm)
Replying to: gary43 (Mar 27, 2007 3:47 pm) I just bought an 07 GMC 2500HD Sierra crew cab, and I also have the same problem with a vibration. Today the dealer had the tires re balanced with "Road Force Balance" I never heard of this I understand it's some type of new balancing machine. Not all shops have this machine. I am very upset about all this. Why should I have to go through this after paying well over $34K for a new truck with a problem? GM knows of the problem, but they are still selling the built in problem. I would like to return my truck, and get my money back.
#8 of 23 05 gm canyon vibration by cars7070 Nov 29, 2007 (5:07 pm)
I too just bought a new 07 chevrolet 2500 hd regular cab,This truck shakes like it has square tires since new,the dealer has changed the tires twice balanced them at two other local tire shops,this thing is not bad its the worst piece of crap I have ever seen! They cant fix it,I drove every 2500 on the lot today they are all the same! 40 to 65 mph,BBB autoline GM is going to buy it back !
#10 of 23 Re: 05 GMC Canyon vibration [gary43] by drb5023 Feb 21, 2008 (6:08 am)
Replying to: gary43 (Mar 27, 2007 3:47 pm) I have a 2006 GMC 2500HD and i get a clunking noise in the steering frequently, and each time the steering shaft has to be replaced, this is the third time it has had to be replaced, i am sick of it, i was wondering do the diesels have the same problem, the truck sits, and it doesnt happen when towing, only driving around in city
#11 of 23 Chevy Canyon vibration by wesc1 Feb 22, 2008 (9:39 pm)
Does the 4dr, Z71, 2wd 08 Canyon have the vibration problems discussed here at highway speeds? Replies to this message: acking (Mar 13, 2009 5:07 pm) skysteve (Mar 23, 2009 4:38 pm)
#12 of 23 2004 colorado tinney noise bed area by frankp7 Dec 06, 2008 (4:36 pm)
My 2004 colorado 4wd ext cab has a tinney vibration noise coming from the back. Dealer could not locate. Does it in neutral if give a little gas. Sounds like a loose exhaust but nothing loose there per dealer. The noise is very embarassing when others in the vehicle. Could the bed liner or tonneau cover be the cause. I am out of ideas to stop the noise. Replies to this message: frankp7 (Jan 23, 2009 2:47 pm) stu78 (May 24, 2009 2:49 pm) jb123 (May 24, 2009 10:04 am) skysteve (May 24, 2009 2:07 pm) frankp7 (May 24, 2009 2:50 pm)
#13 of 23 2008 Canyon vibration by akavl Jan 22, 2009 (10:37 pm)
Only 300 miles and Canyon has a vibration, actually, it's feels more like one of the front wheels is lose. Dealer says everything is tight and problem is that truck is so light in the back that gives the feeling. Happens at mostly low speeds, 5 - 40. Sure feels like something is wrong to me. Replies to this message: frankp7 (Jan 23, 2009 2:43 pm) zipman34 (Feb 20, 2009 9:18 pm)

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