BrakesModel years 1998–2001Manufacturer
Violent steering wheel shake or vibration at road speed (brake booster)
The article names 1998-2001 Silverado, Sierra, Tahoe, Suburban, Yukon and Yukon XL.
FaultCrate・Violent steering wheel shake or vibration at road speed (brake booster)
The condition may get worse the longer the vehicle is driven and may be aggravated by applying the brake.
The customer may say the shake or vibration started in the steering wheel and then spread throughout the truck as they continued to drive.
What to do
- When the concern is duplicated, place your left foot under the brake pedal and lift up on the pedal.
- If the concern remains, continue with vibration diagnosis as noted in the service manual.
- If the shake or vibration goes away, replace the brake booster assembly.
Applies to
- On 1998-2001 Silverado, Sierra, Tahoe, Suburban, Yukon and Yukon XL, the steering wheel may shake violently or vibrate at road speed after driving 10 or more miles.
See the evidence (1 documents, 6 passages)
| Document | Publisher | Date |
|---|---|---|
| [1]GM TechLink, January 2001 ↗ | ManufacturerGeneral Motors | 2001-01-01 |
Applies toOn 1998-2001 Silverado, Sierra, Tahoe, Suburban, Yukon and Yukon XL, the steering wheel may shake violently or vibrate at road speed after driving 10 or more miles.
On 1998-2001 Silverado, Sierra, Tahoe, Suburban, Yukon, and Yukon XL, the steering wheel may shake violently or vibrate at road speed after driving 10 or more miles.— [1]
First signsThe condition may get worse the longer the vehicle is driven and may be aggravated by applying the brake.
The condition may get worse the longer the vehicle is driven, and may be aggravated by applying the brake.— [1]
First signsThe customer may say the shake or vibration started in the steering wheel and then spread throughout the truck as they continued to drive.
The customer may advise that the shake or vibration started in the steering wheel and then spread throughout the truck, as they contin- ued to drive the vehicle.— [1]
How to confirmWhen the concern is duplicated, place your left foot under the brake pedal and lift up on the pedal.
When the concern is duplicated, place your left foot under the brake pedal and lift up on the pedal.— [1]
How to confirmIf the concern remains, continue with vibration diagnosis as noted in the service manual.
If the concern remains, continue with vibration diagnosis as noted in the service manual.— [1]
RepairIf the shake or vibration goes away, replace the brake booster assembly.
If the shake or vibration goes away, replace the brake booster assembly.— [1]
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