Shake or Vibration Issues

[steelcity]

Thanks for the detailed responses, guys. Much appreciated. Now I know what to look for. Encouraged to hear it's only a small percentage of trucks that are affected.

 

And you've come to this conclusion because some guy on the internet toldja so? Sheesh!

[rpoffen]

It is. Do you think everyone on planet Earth who bought a 2014, 15 or 16 GM truck is a member on this forum? I know guys who have a shaker that don't even have internet service.

 

Well, Mcarlo24 said he ASKED 30+ owners and no one said they have vibrations, so right or wrong, his data has nothing to do with this forum.

[steelcity]

 

Well, Mcarlo24 said he ASKED 30+ owners and no one said they have vibrations, so right or wrong, his data has nothing to do with this forum.

Well, if some guy on the internet SAID he asked 30+ owners, and they all said there is no issue, then that's good enough for me.

So if one guy on this forum has a vibration and 1000 guys who don't belong to this forum also have vibrations (but we will never know that because they don't belong to this forum) how will that affect his data? As a matter of fact, how did he compile his data? Asking 30+ truck owners? There are MILLIONS of 2014, 15 and 16's out there. What if 25 of his 30 never drove above 75 mph? They might have the vibration and not even know it.

But again, if some guy on the internet says his 30+ truck owners have no issue, then who am I to say otherwise?

[Jesse Davidson]

Thanks for the detailed responses, guys. Much appreciated. Now I know what to look for. Encouraged to hear it's only a small percentage of trucks that are affected. With as large as this topic is, I expected it to be much higher.

WOW, 1 person says they think its 1% of trucks and thats the number you go with?!?!? There have been members who have test driven 12 trucks, and every single one had the vibration to some extent. Every loaned I've had has had it. I personally know 8 other people who are not on this forum who have vibration. Ohh and the shop foreman at the dealer I go to says "they all have it, it's just a matter of how severe" he believes it has to do with a number of things, but that the vibration is the worst on the 20" & 22" rims.

 

but do what you think is right

[rpoffen]

Well, if some guy on the internet SAID he asked 30+ owners, and they all said there is no issue, then that's good enough for me.

So if one guy on this forum has a vibration and 1000 guys who don't belong to this forum also have vibrations (but we will never know that because they don't belong to this forum) how will that affect his data? As a matter of fact, how did he compile his data? Asking 30+ truck owners? There are MILLIONS of 2014, 15 and 16's out there. What if 25 of his 30 never drove above 75 mph? They might have the vibration and not even know it.

But again, if some guy on the internet says his 30+ truck owners have no issue, then who am I to say otherwise?

 

The only thing we know for sure, is that some number of people have this problem, just how extensive it is, we may never know. Unless GM acknowledges the issue, finds the cause, and analyzes the percentage of affected trucks (assuming this can be done based on the root cause of the problem), we will likely never know.

 

I am not saying there isn't a problem, but how far it goes is anyone's guess.

[rpoffen]

I have mentioned this before, but as far as I know, nobody has followed up on it, so maybe it is time to mention it again.

There is a radio show out of Denver Colorado, called the Tom Martino Troubleshooter show. Tom is a consumer advocate that loves to hear about things like this. In fact, on Fridays his show is more focused on car problems. One of his experts that he frequently has on these shows is the owner of a Chevy dealer in Denver. He also has a couple other automotive experts.

The radio station is KHOW 630 AM. You can listen to his podcasts of past shows by going to the www.khow.com.

If someone anywhere in the greater Denver area (or maybe in any of the surrounding states) with this problem can contact him (email "[email protected]") or 303-627-8466 and explain their story, as well as all the issues and forum posts, you might be able to get greater visibility.

I would, but I am in California, and don't have the problem.

[DanMan_S]

WOW, 1 person says they think its 1% of trucks and thats the number you go with?!?!? There have been members who have test driven 12 trucks, and every single one had the vibration to some extent. Every loaned I've had has had it. I personally know 8 other people who are not on this forum who have vibration. Ohh and the shop foreman at the dealer I go to says "they all have it, it's just a matter of how severe" he believes it has to do with a number of things, but that the vibration is the worst on the 20" & 22" rims.

 

but do what you think is right

 

 

I'm one of those people that have experienced this exact situation. I've test driven five 2015 and 2016 GMC Sierra's and everyone had a bad vibration. I don't know what amount is unreasonable, but I do know that my 7 year old Silverado had a silky smooth ride compared to these new ones. And that scared me out of upgrading, I'm just not going to take a chance on having to fight with the dealership or GM on the vehicle, especially since we don't have lemon laws up here in Alberta. If I had experienced a truck that didn't have an issue, it may be a different story, but I haven't seen one yet.

[Newell33]

Well, if some guy on the internet SAID he asked 30+ owners, and they all said there is no issue, then that's good enough for me.

So if one guy on this forum has a vibration and 1000 guys who don't belong to this forum also have vibrations (but we will never know that because they don't belong to this forum) how will that affect his data? As a matter of fact, how did he compile his data? Asking 30+ truck owners? There are MILLIONS of 2014, 15 and 16's out there. What if 25 of his 30 never drove above 75 mph? They might have the vibration and not even know it.

But again, if some guy on the internet says his 30+ truck owners have no issue, then who am I to say otherwise?

 

He probably asked the same guy 30 times... That explains it.

[Mcarlo24]

 

He probably asked the same guy 30 times... That explains it.

LOL! Funny but not the case AND I just was out to lunch and we can increase the number by 1..

[Jesse Davidson]

LOL! Funny but not the case AND I just was out to lunch and we can increase the number by 1..

Starting to think you work at a dealer and ask people before they even drive away hahaha

[steelcity]

LOL! Funny but not the case AND I just was out to lunch and we can increase the number by 1..

LOL! You said it, not me, it seems you're "out to lunch" alright.

[dave07]

So, can we all agree that the vibration effects between .01% and about 80% or so of trucks? Haha

 

 

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[C6Bill]

I'd go with between 1% and 99%

 

The sad part is there are new people reporting it right here on almost a daily basis. And last time I checked there was more than one truck forum on the internet. I really do hope they fix this, i know trading out isn't a sound financial decision and not everyone can afford to just opt out. But for those of you who know about this is it really worth opting in ?

Edited June 30, 2016 by C6Bill

[C6Bill]

And from my experience they all vibrate, every single one, even brand new ones right off the carrier. But I haven't driven one since early November so I don't know if the new ones coming off the line are different.

[20SierraL8T24]

And from my experience they all vibrate, every single one, even brand new ones right off the carrier. But I haven't driven one since early November so I don't know if the new ones coming off the line are different.

My experience is different. I have 5 close friends and my brother all with K2 trucks and none of our trucks vibrate. GM helped me get out of my first vibrating vehicle. I test drove 5 others and 1 out of the 5 had a vibration but it happened to be on the lot 4 months so I assumed it was the tires.