Shake or Vibration Issues

[Pinnacle]

 

Oh really?

No one brand is exempt. They all have problems. Maybe you should check out the Tundra forum and see for yourself.

Oh really? yes Really

 

I have been on every single forum from every truck manufacturer and its got alot less problems then this 2014. Id consider the problems it does have minor to what most of the people are having with the 2014. Maybe you should read every thread in this section and I mean every single one then go to the Tundra forums and do the same, then come back and post your opinion.

[20SierraL8T24]

Its getting hot in here

Edited May 10, 2014 by 20Bowtie14

[glcbn]

Oh really? yes Really

 

I have been on every single forum from every truck manufacturer and its got alot less problems then this 2014. Id consider the problems it does have minor to what most of the people are having with the 2014. Maybe you should read every thread in this section and I mean every single one then go to the Tundra forums and do the same, then come back and post your opinion.

I have read, and continue to read every post in the shake/vibration thread. I have been on the Tundra forum(s). Why do you think I posted that. Maybe the problems aren't as bad, but there are problems nonetheless.

 

Hopefully this shake/vibration problem can be resolved being it seems to be a main issue. I'd like to know the ratio of good versus bad trucks too. I'm sure there are far more good ones.

 

 

I thought I had this shake/vibration problem too, but found it to be nothing more than the V4 exhaust drone. I can live with that knowing what is causing it. I guess I'm a lucky owner in that respect. I feel for the guys with an issue that can't be pinpointed.

[Pinnacle]

I have read, and continue to read every post in the shake/vibration thread. I have been on the Tundra forum(s). Why do you think I posted that. Maybe the problems aren't as bad, but there are problems nonetheless.

 

Hopefully this shake/vibration problem can be resolved being it seems to be a main issue. I'd like to know the ratio of good versus bad trucks too. I'm sure there are far more good ones.

 

 

I thought I had this shake/vibration problem too, but found it to be nothing more than the V4 exhaust drone. I can live with that knowing what is causing it. I guess I'm a lucky owner in that respect. I feel for the guys with an issue that can't be pinpointed.

I guess I was supposed to read your mind and know you went to the Tundra forums.

 

Nonetheless, this issue with the vibration must be fixed, I think its time more people start taking it to social media, youtube videos are a good start.

[glcbn]

 

I guess I was supposed to read your mind and know you went to the Tundra forums.

 

Sorry about that.

[Boughtalemon]

As I've recently posted, my truck just came out of the shop for the 3rd time. I will be contacting a lemon law attorney very soon. I will also ask about a class action law suit if enough people here are interested. Does anyone know roughly how many people in this thread have vibration issues? My truck is so uncomfortable to drive, I just can't deal with it any longer. The truck has 2100 miles. I've had enough!!

[Stex]

As I've recently posted, my truck just came out of the shop for the 3rd time. I will be contacting a lemon law attorney very soon. I will also ask about a class action law suit if enough people here are interested. Does anyone know roughly how many people in this thread have vibration issues? My truck is so uncomfortable to drive, I just can't deal with it any longer. The truck has 2100 miles. I've had enough!!

 

Have U asked dealer for a buy back or going lemon? Do not think class action will work. Vibration is a I feel it thing and each truck would have to be tested etc. and proven vibration to what level. All cars/trucks have vibrations and wheel hop etc...

[MJFlores]

I'm really wondering if there are several different problems hidden within this one large thread. Can someone read my issue and comment if it seems like what they're seeing? My truck drives veryt nicely around town, even up to 55mph. At 70mph plus I get a shake or wobble that I feel in the seat and pedal, and a little in the steering wheel that I figured was tire related. I can say it definaltey gets worse the warmer out it is, and the longer you drive the truck. With that said..how can it not be tires? I suspect my problem was alsways there but since I bought it in Feb, I just didnlt feel it until it began to warm up. I brought mine in on Friday and was treated verty well by the mechanic and service manager and they both really want to solve the issue. So far they admit to feeling what I'm feeling on the highway. A road foce balance revealed tires are in spec, but two had a very high rating of 22 or something so they're replacing those two for more in spect tires. They said they'll call Mon or Tues when the tires get in and I'll go have them swapped out and see where we're at. They did tell me that they've had a bunch of trucks come back and they've been solved with tires...although one required an engine mount shim to correct. I feel they really want to helo me out, and are trying so I feel very good about that. I know how frustrating things are...I've also been frustrated, but I honestly feel that GM is going to solve this...I'm hoping anyway. This cant be impossible and I noticed the 15's are on the lot now. try to be positive everyone, dont let this annoyance eat into you. I was doing that but I've decided I just have to stop and let this thing get figured out.

[Boughtalemon]

 

Have U asked dealer for a buy back or going lemon? Do not think class action will work. Vibration is a I feel it thing and each truck would have to be tested etc. and proven vibration to what level. All cars/trucks have vibrations and wheel hop etc...

I don't see why the dealer would buy it back, especially when I would only want a refund and not another GM truck. They would then have to resell the truck to the next guy who would then be dealing with a lemon. GM probably wouldn't want to take it back unless they saw legal action taking place, hence the lemon law attorney. This is my 6th consecutive new GM truck. NEVER felt a vibration in any of them!!!

[beetle]

I don't see why the dealer would buy it back, especially when I would only want a refund and not another GM truck. They would then have to resell the truck to the next guy who would then be dealing with a lemon. GM probably wouldn't want to take it back unless they saw legal action taking place, hence the lemon law attorney. This is my 6th consecutive new GM truck. NEVER felt a vibration in any of them!!!

 

When you no longer own it, what do you have in mind for another vehicle?

[hotrodz37]

Still nobody has taken their truck to a driveline shop to have the shaft balanced and the yokes checked out and make sure everything is put together correctly. I am hopeful this will be part or all of the issue if it isn't fixed with tires. Hopefully the results will be posted here and we can rule it out as a fix or rule the driveshaft out all together.

 

 

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[HDNitehawk]

I'm really wondering if there are several different problems hidden within this one large thread. Can someone read my issue and comment if it seems like what they're seeing? My truck drives veryt nicely around town, even up to 55mph. At 70mph plus I get a shake or wobble that I feel in the seat and pedal, and a little in the steering wheel that I figured was tire related. I can say it definaltey gets worse the warmer out it is, and the longer you drive the truck. With that said..how can it not be tires? I suspect my problem was alsways there but since I bought it in Feb, I just didnlt feel it until it began to warm up. I brought mine in on Friday and was treated verty well by the mechanic and service manager and they both really want to solve the issue. So far they admit to feeling what I'm feeling on the highway. A road foce balance revealed tires are in spec, but two had a very high rating of 22 or something so they're replacing those two for more in spect tires. They said they'll call Mon or Tues when the tires get in and I'll go have them swapped out and see where we're at. They did tell me that they've had a bunch of trucks come back and they've been solved with tires...although one required an engine mount shim to correct. I feel they really want to helo me out, and are trying so I feel very good about that. I know how frustrating things are...I've also been frustrated, but I honestly feel that GM is going to solve this...I'm hoping anyway. This cant be impossible and I noticed the 15's are on the lot now. try to be positive everyone, dont let this annoyance eat into you. I was doing that but I've decided I just have to stop and let this thing get figured out.

 

On mine the following seemed to be the issues; Seat vibration was a tire issue. High Speed steering wheel only was a rear end issue. Low speed vibration at set speeds was a drive shaft issue. A bit of vibration at all speeds was a tire issue.

 

The GM rep told me the Engineer recommended Continental tires. He said that the Goodyear tires get knocked out of balance very easily and cause problems. You may luck out and tires fix your issue.

[Aboothlsu]

I'm really wondering if there are several different problems hidden within this one large thread. Can someone read my issue and comment if it seems like what they're seeing? My truck drives veryt nicely around town, even up to 55mph. At 70mph plus I get a shake or wobble that I feel in the seat and pedal, and a little in the steering wheel that I figured was tire related. I can say it definaltey gets worse the warmer out it is, and the longer you drive the truck. With that said..how can it not be tires? I suspect my problem was alsways there but since I bought it in Feb, I just didnlt feel it until it began to warm up. I brought mine in on Friday and was treated verty well by the mechanic and service manager and they both really want to solve the issue. So far they admit to feeling what I'm feeling on the highway. A road foce balance revealed tires are in spec, but two had a very high rating of 22 or something so they're replacing those two for more in spect tires. They said they'll call Mon or Tues when the tires get in and I'll go have them swapped out and see where we're at. They did tell me that they've had a bunch of trucks come back and they've been solved with tires...although one required an engine mount shim to correct. I feel they really want to helo me out, and are trying so I feel very good about that. I know how frustrating things are...I've also been frustrated, but I honestly feel that GM is going to solve this...I'm hoping anyway. This cant be impossible and I noticed the 15's are on the lot now. try to be positive everyone, dont let this annoyance eat into you. I was doing that but I've decided I just have to stop and let this thing get figured out.

 

There are several different issues in this thread. A lot of it is typical things that will cause any vehicle to vibrate like bad/poorly balanced tires and driveshafts, things that aren't specific to these trucks. I would say a lot of what is in this thread falls into those categories.

 

Then there are more complex issues that are directly related to the design, manufacture and assembly of the trucks and specific parts.

 

Everyone is not experiencing the same thing

[Mad Max]

All my life I have driven a GM, I was going to move from my 2008 to a 2014, but no way in hell will I ever be buying a 14 or beyond as I have been in this industry long enough to know this ridiculous amount of problems on these trucks will never be fixed. I'm actually considering something I never would have and that's picking up a new Tundra, as it has almost zero problems that I can see.

 

I've said this before, but it bears repeating, mine is smooth as silk. Mine has had no real problems. As are that vast majority of 2014 owners or this thread would be thousands or hundreds of thousands of pages long. Although my FM and Sirius radio reception seems a little bit on the weak side. That said it sucks for those few experiencing a problem, whichever different or same vibration that problem might be. I also still hope someone goes to a good drive shaft balancing shop to have their shaft checked and balanced and reports back. It would seem impossible that you can replace everything and still have a problem unless the new part(s) were bad as well. Maybe some frames came out weaker than others. I'm still leaning towards drive shaft balancing though from everything I've read here. If my truck had that problem, I would be going directly to a drive shaft specialist.

[Aboothlsu]

 

I've said this before, but it bears repeating, mine is smooth as silk. Mine has had no real problems. As are that vast majority of 2014 owners or this thread would be thousands or hundreds of thousands of pages long. Although my FM and Sirius radio reception seems a little bit on the weak side. That said it sucks for those few experiencing a problem, whichever different or same vibration that problem might be. I also still hope someone goes to a good drive shaft balancing shop to have their shaft checked and balanced and reports back. It would seem impossible that you can replace everything and still have a problem unless the new part(s) were bad as well. Maybe some frames came out weaker than others. I'm still leaning towards drive shaft balancing though from everything I've read here. If my truck had that problem, I would be going directly to a drive shaft specialist.

 

I think a lot of people have these issues but think its just how a truck should ride or either they are used to it. Mine slowly got worse over time to the point if I was questioning if the truck should ride that way or maybe it was just in my head because it crept up on me over time. I had the dealer look at it and they said in no way was that how it should ride.

 

These vibration problems have different characteristics and severity between different trucks. Theres probably a larger percentage than you think of these lemon trucks between people that don't know any better, trucks where the problem is not as severe, or people that don't flock to the internet to complain. I've only driven 2, mine and the loaner they gave me, both vibrate. Thats 100% of the trucks I've tested. I've always loved GM vehicles but I wouldn't risk buying another one of these trucks if they bought me out, the risk of another lemon is too great in my eyes.

 

And the driveshaft may fix one here and there but a lot of us including me have had several different shafts, of 2 different designs with no change to the characteristic of the vibration. All of the shafts aren't identically out of balance the same way.

Edited May 12, 2014 by Aboothlsu