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wwotr · 08-01-2009, 05:19 AM

My Wife just purchased a 2005 GMC Sierra Ext Cab 4X4 about 5 months ago.
About 6 weeks after her porchase, it started developing a Vibrating/Pulsing feel in the Front end that comes up through the Steering Wheel.

We had our Mechanic "Turn the Rotors" and that took care of 95% of the problem for about 2 weeks (durring that time you could still barley feel it).

It then became progressivly worse again.
You can REALLY feel it when going down a Hill/Incline above 35 MPH or above and not so much when your on Level Ground.

Any Ideas/Questions/Comments or have YOU had similar problems?

Roger
"RATIKLE"

**truckdude239** · 08-01-2009, 06:36 AM

wheel bearing? does it need new rotors? i've seen them wraped so bad that turning get it s some what better but it come back pretty quick. when u turned the rotors did you install a new set of pads? the old pads wore tot the rotors so they will wear the rotors back to what they where before

**Boog** · 08-01-2009, 07:30 AM

How about rotating the front tires to the rear and trying that? Being a 4wd I'll assume it has some sort of off/on road combo tires on it and when the edges of the front tires wear they will give a slight vibration at certain speeds.

wwotr · 08-01-2009, 01:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Boog

How about rotating the front tires to the rear and trying that? Being a 4wd I'll assume it has some sort of off/on road combo tires on it and when the edges of the front tires wear they will give a slight vibration at certain speeds.

To be honest with you, the Tires NEED to be changed before the Winter.
The "Wear Bars" are starting to show!

;+/

Roger
"RATIKLE"

Gray Ghost · 08-01-2009, 08:59 PM

I went through a somewhat similar thing with a friend's F150. Turned out he had an ABS malfunction. Might be a good idea to have that checked out.

DavesRide · 08-02-2009, 01:58 PM

All of the newer vehicles are very sensative to Lateral Runout. It is different that a warped rotor. It is the rotor or hub wabbling back and forth. I have machined many a rotor to still have the brake pulsation. There are special shims that fit under the rotor and that help make it run true. You can tell if the LRO (lateral run out) is off with a dial indicator. At the GM dealer I worked at they would not even pay us to do a warranty brake job unless we had the measurements of the LRO. It is very important. David

08-01-2009, 05:19 AM	#1
wwotr Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Clearlake Oaks CA Posts: 1,716	05 gmc sierra ext cab problem? My Wife just purchased a 2005 GMC Sierra Ext Cab 4X4 about 5 months ago. About 6 weeks after her porchase, it started developing a Vibrating/Pulsing feel in the Front end that comes up through the Steering Wheel. We had our Mechanic "Turn the Rotors" and that took care of 95% of the problem for about 2 weeks (durring that time you could still barley feel it). It then became progressivly worse again. You can REALLY feel it when going down a Hill/Incline above 35 MPH or above and not so much when your on Level Ground. Any Ideas/Questions/Comments or have YOU had similar problems? Roger "RATIKLE" __________________ Hello members... I'd like you to know that I sold, my 72 GMC (Ratikle), back in November of 2011. I don't visit the site much anymore, but please feel free, to drop me a private message. RIP...."RATIKLE"

08-01-2009, 06:36 AM	#2
truckdude239 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Lewisville, Nc Posts: 10,237	Re: 05 gmc sierra ext cab problem? wheel bearing? does it need new rotors? i've seen them wraped so bad that turning get it s some what better but it come back pretty quick. when u turned the rotors did you install a new set of pads? the old pads wore tot the rotors so they will wear the rotors back to what they where before __________________ David fuller Ase Certified Mechanic Click here to help support our board!! 1971 Chevy c-10 under going a 4.8l LSx swap Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=421305 2007 Honda Accord my daily 145kmiles 2002 Honda Accord 4 door With 330k(sisters car) 2005 toyota Avalon 228k( brothers car) 2002 Sububran 5.3 245k 2000 Tahoe 5.3l 378 General manager for Marco's Carwash & lube

08-01-2009, 07:30 AM	#3
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 13,453	Re: 05 gmc sierra ext cab problem? How about rotating the front tires to the rear and trying that? Being a 4wd I'll assume it has some sort of off/on road combo tires on it and when the edges of the front tires wear they will give a slight vibration at certain speeds. __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

08-01-2009, 08:59 PM	#5
Gray Ghost Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Terrell, TX Posts: 1,967	Re: 05 gmc sierra ext cab problem? I went through a somewhat similar thing with a friend's F150. Turned out he had an ABS malfunction. Might be a good idea to have that checked out. __________________ Kelly '05 GMC Sierra SLE Z71 Bone stock except for new bed rail caps.

08-02-2009, 01:58 PM	#6
DavesRide Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Garageless, Missouri Posts: 408	Re: 05 gmc sierra ext cab problem? All of the newer vehicles are very sensative to Lateral Runout. It is different that a warped rotor. It is the rotor or hub wabbling back and forth. I have machined many a rotor to still have the brake pulsation. There are special shims that fit under the rotor and that help make it run true. You can tell if the LRO (lateral run out) is off with a dial indicator. At the GM dealer I worked at they would not even pay us to do a warranty brake job unless we had the measurements of the LRO. It is very important. David __________________ R.I.P ESLL Even as the body dies the spirit lives on in the people you touched



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