2000 Chevy Silverado vibration

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  • cr3cr3 Member Posts: 42
    my chrome wheels are fine.i even bumped up tire size to a 285 and have no problems at all.my 99 5.3,auto,firm ride,extendo is floorless so far.4x4.my buddy has them too his are great too.
  • bubbatbubbat Member Posts: 1
    Test drove a 2000 Silverado on Sat Oct 23,1999. Shook like crazy between 60-65mph. Sales guy said it was a simple matter of getting the tires balanced and that I shouldn't worry. He wanted me to sign all the paperwork, said he would give me a demo to drive until the service guys balanced the tires on Monday morning. He promised the truck to me by Monday afternoon. The only reason I was suspicious was because I had already driven another 2000 Silverado at another dealer with the same problem! I kept my mouth shut and let this sales rep give me the sweet talk. I told him I wouldn't sign a thing until the truck was 100%. Again he promised I could take delivery of my new vehicle Monday afternoon, "no problem". Well it's now late Monday afternoon and I've been calling and calling the guy but he has yet to call back! I finally get through to the service dept. and they finally admit to me that they haven't a clue what's wrong with the truck! They say they don't know when it will be ready. I am very disappointed! It is a beautiful truck and I was very eager to buy it, but I refuse to pay for a defective product! I drive a '90 Silverado with over 100,000 miles on it and I'm in no hurry to replace it now! Not until Chevy gets their act together! If this problem existed in '99 it shouldn't be the same problem in 2000! VERY DISAPPOINTED!
  • rjusticerjustice Member Posts: 2
    Hi all, just wanted to say how much i appreciate everyones input.. this is a major outlay of cash so i want to get what im paying for. After test driving 6 different trucks at 3 different lots i have found only one truck that has the shimmy problem. i have been driving the 1500 ext. cab 2000 year model 4 of the 6 were LT models the others were LS with leather interior. I found the problem on 1 LS. at 65-70 if you hold the wheel lightly it wobbled maybe an 1/8 of an inch back and forth. it really felt to me like it was tire balance. of the 3 dealers i talked to only 1 admitted that there was a problem. he said that he had 5 trucks reported to him in the last 3 years. they were able to fix 3 of them to the customers sattisfaction and bought the other 2 back. He made me feel very comfortable with standing behind the problem if there was one and is selling me a truck at $49 over invoice to boot. It has been a long time since i have had a vehicle speak to me like this one is... it just what im looking for... the power is incredible ... i cant wait to take delivery this week... thanks again all for your input....


    Ron
  • rjusticerjustice Member Posts: 2
    Hi all, just wanted to say how much i appreciate everyones input.. this is a major outlay of cash so i want to get what im paying for. After test driving 6 different trucks at 3 different lots i have found only one truck that has the shimmy problem. i have been driving the 1500 ext. cab 2000 year model 4 of the 6 were LT models the others were LS with leather interior. I found the problem on 1 LS. at 65-70 if you hold the wheel lightly it wobbled maybe an 1/8 of an inch back and forth. it really felt to me like it was tire balance. of the 3 dealers i talked to only 1 admitted that there was a problem. he said that he had 5 trucks reported to him in the last 3 years. they were able to fix 3 of them to the customers sattisfaction and bought the other 2 back. He made me feel very comfortable with standing behind the problem if there was one and is selling me a truck at $49 over invoice to boot. It has been a long time since i have had a vehicle speak to me like this one is... it just what im looking for... the power is incredible ... i cant wait to take delivery this week... thanks again all for your input....


    Ron
  • white6white6 Member Posts: 588
    and noticed the problem everyone is talking about. All were 2000 reg cab short bed 2wd. Chevy was 5.3, 3.42 standard rear, chrome wheels and Goodyear tires. Noticed no vibration. GMC's were both aluminum wheels and Goodyear tires. One was 5.3 with a 3.73 locker and one was a 4.8 with the 3.42 standard rear. Both had noticeable vibrations at about 65 mph. After reading lots of posts, I thought maybe it was the Goodyears, but the Chevy I drove had Goodyears, and it was fine (?!?) I'm a bit worried now because I put down a $500 deposit and special ordered a GMC reg cab short bed 5.3 with aluminum wheels and 3.42 locker. Didn't pay extra for WOL tires, though, so maybe I'll be okay (the Goodyears I see are all WOL). I'll report back when I get to drive the truck, but I am definitely NOT accepting the truck until I am satisfied that it is okay. Dealer told me to expect a build date in about 2 weeks (around November 9). By the way, I paid invoice plus the "advertising fee." The way I see it, I actually paid $230 (ad fee amount) over invoice, which is still not too bad.
  • kingfishguskingfishgus Member Posts: 112
    I was told last week by what I think is a reliable source, that about 3/4 of the Chevy extended cab trucks have some degree of the vibration problem.
  • hillrwhillrw Member Posts: 11
    This issue of vibrations is very interesting and I appreciate all of the posts by various persons regarding their experience. My sympathies to those who have purchased and have had to deal with trucks having vibration problems.

    I test drove several trucks before ordering one and never experienced any kind of vibration that I could identify. I picked up my new truck last Monday (10/25) after waiting not so patiently from my order date in August. Mine is a 4800 2WD XCab with locker and 3.73. Smooth as glass throughout the speed range I have checked (up to 85mph). I ordered a 3.73 instead of a 3.42 due what some posters thought "appeared" to be a connection between the vibration problem on extended cab 2WD's and the 3.42 axle ratio. I thought it would be difficult to get rid of my '82 RX7 that I have had since 1/83 (yes I do not buy new vehicles that often), but it is getting easier to accept as I drive this new truck.

    I have been wondering if the vibration problem might be related to where the truck was built (setting problems on the line or set of bad parts, etc) instead of a specific configuration. Mine was built in Indiana.
  • y2k4aly2k4al Member Posts: 11
    I have a 00 5.3, 2wd, ext. cab, with 3.42 standard diff. On most roads at any speed the ride is very smooth, but there are a few pieces of road where it gets bouncy any any speed( the faster, the bouncyer). Is this what people are referring to as vibration or is this just normal differences in ride caused by the road surface.

    Thanks
  • bob259bob259 Member Posts: 280
    Good News... GM replaced the steering shaft in my truck yesterday and the clunk in the steering wheel and noise has gone away. The GM part number is 26083324 - F sahft. Feels like a new truck again. Hope this will help someone else as well.
  • kingfishguskingfishgus Member Posts: 112
    I feels like one tire is extremely out of balance. On a smooth road it will easily splash coffee out of a half full cup in the drinkholder.
    If you have to think about it, you probably don't have it, or much of it.
  • jed1894jed1894 Member Posts: 337
    yea,,,don't think about it or you'll find it. I sometimes get out and drive my truck just to make sure...my wife thinks I'm having an affair and/or I'm very paranoid.
  • steve224steve224 Member Posts: 1
    10-6-99 I test drove a 1999 4 WD, Silverado and noticed steering wheel vibration.

    11-6-99 I drove a 2000 2 WD, Silverado and noticed steering wheel vibration.

    I didnt know Chevy had this problem until I looked up this website after test driving both trucks.

    There is a problem here folks. Excess vibration can wear wear your suspension out early.
  • tigercubtigercub Member Posts: 8
    I have a Silverado 1\2 tonn LT aluminum wheels General tires EX cab Short box 2WD locking dif with 5.3 engine and have had the truck up to 100 miles per hour( which is top speed buy the way) and had no problems with vibration at all.

    The only complaint I have is the rear side windows are a little noisy above 70 miles an hour. The dealer reworked the gaskets and it is a little better. Otherwise I'm very happy with my first Chevy product!

    I'd like to get some running boards or flairs installed... any suggestions?
  • jed1894jed1894 Member Posts: 337
    You'll have to replace those windows to get a fix. Tried all the other options (gaskets, etc) but did not fix. The dealer replaced under warranty and it corrected. The dealer should have window in stock because of this problem. My dealer said the problem with the rear windows were common. Good luck.
  • sampleslsamplesl Member Posts: 2
    My dealer seys they have a new style latch for the truck. We are going to try them Monday. We will see how that goes.
  • jimthomas1jimthomas1 Member Posts: 1
    i'm attempting to assist my daughter-in-law to buy a new 2000 2wd ext cab., sb w/ 4.8 v-8. this vibration thing really has me concerned. we are looking at the 3.73 w/ lock-up as the preferred gearing along w/ auto trans. are we making a mistake here? what are some suggestions to prevent from having any difficulties? i fully intend to get as much out in to the open as possible when discussing the purchase.
    concerned parent....
    i invite your comments
    JT
  • obyoneobyone Member Posts: 7,841
    Do an extended test drive before buying. Make sure that you take it up to 60 on a smooth patch of freeway. Also listen for clunking on takeoff and driveline noise at 35 - 40 mph. Wind noise usually comes a bit later. You may want to check the hinges on the rear quarter windows. Good luck!
  • jed1894jed1894 Member Posts: 337
    I agree with the long test drive. I bought a truck and only test drove to about 60 mph and only for about 15 minutes--my mistake. Anyway, test drive for at least 45 minutes at different speeds and check for vibration. DON'T BUY UNTIL THEY FIX THE VIBRATION if they say it's the tires. You'll be going back-and-forth for weeks. I believe 80% or better of these 2000 trucks are Okay. However, some definitely have problems. Good luck.
  • jed1894jed1894 Member Posts: 337
    Samples1: Unless they have new handles since a month ago, you're wasting your time. I tried the new handles first and they didn't do any good. Also, the 2000 models are suppose to have the new handles, I thought.
  • daviscrtdaviscrt Member Posts: 7
    I have yet to take a long test drive. I am still tring to decide what I want. But my dealer told me that the vibration was a default Goodyear tire and that the would be replaced at no cost if you have a problem. Let me know what you all have heard about the tires. They might be BSing me?
  • obyoneobyone Member Posts: 7,841
    for yourself. If it vibrates, don't buy it. Yes, it was Goodyear tires and also General tires and B8 hubs and front springs. Too much to worry about when a twenty minute test drive on the freeway will tell you more. Good luck!
  • jed1894jed1894 Member Posts: 337
    In my case, it was the Goodyear tires. They replaced with Goodyear--don't know if they'll last. Test drive real good.
  • fried1fried1 Member Posts: 1
    I was considering an extended cab Chevy, but got cold feet after reading the saga's on this board. A service mgr indicated to me that all these trucks have the vibration problem to some degree. The focus for a remedy is apparently on the "shackles" now. Will wait until they get a fix. Does anyone know a Chevy technical number that you can call for details?
  • wannatruckwannatruck Member Posts: 3
    All these postings about vibration problems are making me nervous about buying the "truck of my dreams". The other day after reading ALL the posts on this site and printing them all I went to my local Chevy dealers and wonder of wonders couldn't get a straight answer from any of them. I'm looking to purchase the 2000 Silverado 1500 4wd xcab long bed. I must admit this will be my first truck (upgrading from the small car world) and need some good advise. What to look for, what to ask for, and what to expect. Everyone of these dealers tried to talk me into the sale on the spot (basically I'm doin the cash option) and don't want to get screwed. HELP !!!
  • samrabbitsamrabbit Member Posts: 23
    I have an ugly rental in my driveway. My beautiful 2000 Silverado 4wd,3.73 rear,5300 engine, heavy duty everything, Z-71 pkg is at the dealer for the 2nd day as GM Techs as well as service techs are attempting to fix the vibration problem at 65 mph. The truck is rough below that speed but not enough to complain about.
    Concerned is an understatement. I have always bought Chevrolet trucks. Without question this is the most expensive truck I have ever owned. To have this problem is like a knife in my heart as I want my truck but it is not acceptable with the vibration problem.
    This is the fourth time to the dealer in 3000 miles. Match balnced tires twice. Determined Firestone tires were the culprit. Took to tire dealer and replaced tires then upgraded to Michelin tires. Did not fix problem. Back to dealer, again Match Balanced the Michelin tires and reflashed PCM module for torque convertor lock up and still have vibration.
    Gm Tech advisors at dealership today and waiting for word on what the game plan as I type.
    Lemon law??? Big deal. I want my truck and I expect it to be right. Bottom line.
    If they buy it back I am out of wheels with no place to go. Ford?....Naw. Dodge?....ugottabekiddin.
    Toyota?.......Haha, not in this life time.
  • tuckyboy1tuckyboy1 Member Posts: 36
    Samrabbit,

    See if they will buy it back to keep you from using the lemon law. You seem to qualify as a lemon. I hate to hear about this. My 00 ext cab Z71 rides beautifully at all speeds. My only complaints are with the door hinges/stops, but nothing bad.

    To wannatruck: drive them. If they vibrate, don't buy them. Not all do them, I can assure you. What ever you do, don't drive away in one with problems. You'll kick yourself for it. If you're paying cash, make them work for it. They get instant gratification. You should too.
  • wannatruckwannatruck Member Posts: 3
    test drove 2 trucks today...HOW SWEET !!! dealer was a bit uneasy about a 45 min test drive but as you know money talks. Well the first was a red 1500 xcab s/b and that was just the best ride I've ever had...until 70mph. Then I got this strange whistling noise that we couldn't figure out where it came from. Very loud too. Well that ended that truck. The next was a 2500 xcab l/b white, that road a bit better after I let some air out of the tires. Sorry,I'm used to driving a car with a soft ride. To be perfectly honest I'm also checking out the Sierra 2500 xcab s/b. Haven't driven that yet I'll let you know.
  • kmortkmort Member Posts: 5
    I just put money down on a 2000 4WD, ext cab, 5.3, 3.73, Z71. Dealer says it will be delivered late December to mid-January.

    What is the deal with the hinges? Is it something that is immediately obvious - or does it develop with time & use?
    Any idea if the vibration problem is going to be fixed by then?
  • samrabbitsamrabbit Member Posts: 23
    Today is the fourth day my truck has been at dealer. They hooked up some type of Vibration Meter and then test drove the truck. The results showed the vibration was somewhere between the tailshaft of the transmission and the rear wheels of the truck. This eliminated the front half of the truck but did not identify the offending part or parts. Shackle replacement and hub replacement is next I assume. Waiting for parts to come in today. Hoping it will fix the shake at 65 mph and up, but am anticipating the worst at this time, which would be no change after the new parts are installed. Guessing the rear axle and leaf springs would be changed next if the parts today do not work. After that it only leaves the frame itself as a possibility.
  • tuckyboy1tuckyboy1 Member Posts: 36
    Wannatruck, the GMC is nice too. Check on the Edmund's homepage. They have $500 rebates right now. I hope that you find one that you like.

    Kmort, I've heard that the hinges need to be relubed frequently. Mine didn't do it immediately. But by 500 miles, it was there. A buddy of mine says (as explained by his dealer) that the piece designed to stop the door halfway is slightly bent on all the trucks. I don't think that they replace them though. My dealer played dumb about it when I couldn't reproduce the sound on his lot. I find that it is more common on a slope (either uphill or downhill).

    Samrabbit, good luck. I feel for you.
  • samrabbitsamrabbit Member Posts: 23
    It is now day seven of this ordeal. Ball is in my court I guess. Test drove three other new trucks with different congigurations than mine and all had vibration. This is frustrating. Service manager has been excellant and is really trying, but I feel like my truck is being used for a guinea pig to answer the million dollar question for GM. I am ready to throw in the towel and drive a clunker for awhile and wait for GM to fix their problem before buying another one.
  • cfunkcfunk Member Posts: 13
    Buy yourself a 2500 and end the nightmare.

    We picked one up on Monday and it is smooth as silk. We drove 4 1500's on Saturday and they all vibrated. Got rid of a '99 Sierra because of that very problem.

    I may have bought more truck than I will ever use BUT at least I won't loose fillings driving it.

    -Funk
  • brian112brian112 Member Posts: 1
    I have been reading everyone's responses and can't believe it. I purchased a 1999 Z71, LS 373 rear, 327 engine silverado in October. I am a mechanical engineer and have been buying and working on chevrolet products since I am old enough to drive. I too have noticed a vibration at 60 mph along with that the steering wheel is off.. I took it back to the dealer, they aligned it and and now the wheel is off to the left rather than the right.. I am sick and now even sicker since I found this site.. I like the truck but find I drive my wifes car rather than the truck because it is a chore to drive it.. It's like I am constantly correcting the vehicle as I drive on a straight flat road.. I had a 91 blazer with 190k miles on it and it drove better than the 99 z71. my dealer never mentioned anything about this problem, has any one contacted GM regarding this matter?
  • jed1894jed1894 Member Posts: 337
    GM has probably been flooded with calls about this problem. If you haven't already, read all of these post and also the 99 vibration post. Seems the 99s started this problem and it went over to the 00s. Good luck
  • jed1894jed1894 Member Posts: 337
    Got a vibrating question for anyone with knowledge of this problem:

    Here's what's happening: Starting at about 70 MPH the steering feels rough (vibration) and continues at varying speeds. The cup holder vibrates to point it splashes. However, sometimes it will smooth out and feel fine. The problem seems to occur at speeds 70 and above.

    Here's what I (dealer) have done to fix: New Goodyear tires, six (6) tire balancing jobs, driveline adjustment, numerous tire rotations, transmission re-flash, and couple other things I can't remember.

    Here's what I have: 2000 Silverado ext. cab. LS 2wd, ............... Any thoughts or suggestions? Thanks John
  • jed1894jed1894 Member Posts: 337
    I also have chrome wheels...... Anyone heard of problem with chrome wheels other than me. ..... Also, anyone have the GM 800 number (complaint) handy? Thanks.. John
  • gonnabuyafordgonnabuyaford Member Posts: 1
    I'm a self-employed auto repair shop owner that recently bought a Chevy Z-71, Step side. I have the exact same vibration at 40 mph and up. Been in 2 different dealerships, therefore, 2 different stories. Dropped the dealerships to figure it out myself. Had no luck, then luck struck. Went to automotive school where several GM mechanics were in the same class. Discussions arose about the vibration. They told me they had a truck manager who purchased one of these trucks. Had the same vibration. Started with replacing the drive shaft, then differential, then transfer case, then finally transmission. SUCCESS!! While this is only hear say I took my truck to the same dealership. Said they had 5 transmissions in stock for this problem, and GM knows about the problem, but GM would not pay dealer to replace transmission assembly. I feel I am getting close, and will keep you posted.
  • 00gmc00gmc Member Posts: 1
    I ordered a 95 gmc (same as chevy) z71 ext cab model, then a 97 with a third door. They were both great trucks, 0 problems up to 30k.

    Then I bought a 99 model, ext cab. 5.3l z 71. This one was great except that from almost day one it had fairly harsh trans shifts. Umpteen prom flash updates and one valve body later, the problem persisted. 80% of the time the trans shifted harder than my 70 chevelle with a shift kit. But, none of these trucks ever exhibited the vibrations many of you have described. Maybe it's because I have had Michelin Ltx's on all of them.

    Just 3 weeks ago, my dealer traded me out of the 99 (pretty fairly) into a 2000, identical. The trans shifts great on this one and it has no unusual vibrations. Of course, I swapped my Michelins over to the new one. The firestones that come from the factory leave a lot to be desired.

    A friend of mine bought a 97 extended cab 2 wheel drive and experienced the vibration most of you describe. After 2 trips to the dealer in the first 1000 miles, they changed the driveshaft out and it totally cured the problem.

    I love my 2000 model even though the steering wheel is off ctr. Plan to have that corrected soon.
  • jed1894jed1894 Member Posts: 337
    Anyone know TSB number for bad Goodyear tires?
  • tuckyboy1tuckyboy1 Member Posts: 36
    All,

    If you go way, way back in the postings, there was a connection between wheels and the vibration problem. Aluminum wheels seemed to fix all vibration. My 00 Z71 Ext cab has aluminum wheels and no vibration.

    Good luck. And before you buy a Ford, read through their forums. The folks with blue ovals aren't any happier.
  • jed1894jed1894 Member Posts: 337
    Anyone know if there's a TSB on the chrome wheels? Reason: Local dealer here (not my dealer) said they have replaced all their chrome wheels with Alum. wheels. Seems there should be TSB if GM is paying for switching wheels? Thanks John
  • samrabbitsamrabbit Member Posts: 23
    If anyone has had lateral vibration problem and it is now fixed, I sure would like to hear from you and the details of what fix was. GM has probably a million trucks on the road,99's and 2000 models, all of them can't vibrate....can they???? My service rep and I are willing to try anything to save this baby.
  • 116116 Member Posts: 2
    I have read all the posts concerning this Vibration issue on the 99 and 00 trucks. I am very concerned because I want to order a 00 model 2wd, 4-door, Ext-cab swb, 5-speed manual, 4.8L, Chevy truck. But I want to wait until GM has definitely fixed this vibration problem. I was talking to a Mechanic who has been working on cars for about 35 years and he services Chevy work trucks for the government. He told me that he has had several 99 2wd trucks come through his repair/service shop with this same steering vibration problem. He told me that what he did to fix this problem on these trucks was to bypass the variable assist pressure pump which is external to the power steering pump. I may not be using the correct terminology here but bear with me on this. There is a pressure pump located on the back side of the power steeing pump which produces a variation in pressure for the power steering pump as the speed of the vehicle changes. This is used to make the steering much easier at low cornering speeds and stiffer at faster highway speeds. This mechanic took the hose off of this pressure pump and looped it back into the power steering pump which basically bypasses this pressure pump. Now the speed sensing sensor will still continue to sense a change in speed and send a signal to this pump but it will have no effect on the steering. He said that this bypass of the pressure pump has fixed the vibration problem on all the trucks he has tried this on. He said this has also fixed another steering problem which involved the trucks pulling to the right very quickly with just a slight turn of the steering wheel to the right. Keep in mind I'm sure that A Chevy dealer will not do this for you as a warranty fix or even as a payable repair just because GM may not stand behind the fix for liability reasons. This mechanic has no problem doing it for the government so use your own judgement there. You could always try the bypass temporarily to see if it works for you and then put it back the way it was if it doesn't fix your problem or you dont like the way it steers.

    Basically, my opinion on this vibration problem is that this variable pressure assist steering design is extremely sensitive to any vibration picked up in the truck. Another words if you have tires out of balance, rims out of balance, driveshaft out of balance, transmission causing some vibration, suspension not just right causing some vibration (You get the point) this extremely sensitive pressure assist steerng system tends to amplify the vibration and make it very noticable at the steering wheel as your going down the road. Whatever slightly off of balanced part your truck tends to have would normally not show up, but because Cheverolet has designed there steering system so sensitive it picks up the slightest out of balance problems and amplifies them. Take the out of balance tires and rims your having problems with vibration on your 99 or 00 chevy truck and put them on the same earlier model chevy truck say a 94-97 and see if you experience vibration on those trucks. I bet you won't notice it near as much if at all because the older models did not have this new extremely sensitive steering system on them. Somebody that can try this please do and respond to all in anxious await of your findings. Also, has anyone heard if the 5-speed manual, 4.8L, 2wd chevys are having this vibration problem. This may help to tell us all if the manual transmissions also can contribute to the vibration. Anyone please respond it really helps all us bowtie lovers. We all want to find the real source of the problem and not just quick little fixes. Wait till your chevy 99 or 00 gets older and loosens up a bit dont you think this sensitive steering system will continue to pick up more and more out of balance things as the truck wears and gets older?

    Please respond,

    5spdman
  • jed1894jed1894 Member Posts: 337
    Very interesting.....would like more details on the "bypass" issue. Also, I think the 99 and 00 vibration maybe different in some aspects. The cures for the 99 vibrations are suppose to be incorporated in the 00 models (B9 hubs, leaf springs, etc). Just test drive good and all speeds. Good Luck
  • samrabbitsamrabbit Member Posts: 23
    ...is felt not through steering wheel. Felt in seat as well as floor pan. Seats literally shake as well as center armrest. Coffee will slosh in cupholder. Items on seat will end up on floor. The VSS is another animal altogether. Though I believe what is said is true..., as the truck wears the vibration will worsen and cause wear on other parts of the truck including the VS Sensor. At least until whatever is causing the vibration breaks and falls off the truck...then I guess we will know what the real cause is, won't we???? Hoping it is not the frame that breaks.
  • sorensen16sorensen16 Member Posts: 1
    I have a 99 LT Silverado that had a vibration at 5o-55mph and the dealer reprogramed the shift timing. Recently the truck has developed a definate "Clunk" on startup between 1st & 2nd gear. Has anyone else experienced this? Also the noises from the calipers when they release is annoying. Any help or suggestions would be appreciated.
  • bob259bob259 Member Posts: 280
    00gmc, I'd be curious to see what your dealer swapped for and you called fair. I looked at swapping my 99 for a 2000 and it was around 5.5 - 6K to swap. I considered that to much of a hit for a 1 year same truck swap. I decided to wait till 01 and get the new plastic box and hopefully a two year swap will not be as bad as what they wanted for a 1 year swap. I told the dealer so much for GM's claim of the highest resale values, of course if you read the fine print on that statement you'll see the play on words.
  • lhyamalhyama Member Posts: 7
    I am ready to buy a new chevy silverado, I have done all my reserch on Edmunds. It basically came down to the Chevy and the Toyota Thundra and I like the extra room and the tilted back seets on the Silverado. I am very concerned about the the vibration problem the some of you guys are reporting. I am buying a Chevy Silverado Extended Cab LS w/short bed 3.73 gear ratio and the 4.8L Vortec. Has any expierenced any problems with the 3.73 axle. What do you guys think of the Thundra when compared to the Silverado

    lhyama@aol.com
  • obyoneobyone Member Posts: 7,841
    no problems. Had owned both 4.8 and 5.3. Prefer the 5.3. Did you have a chance to test drive both? I don't believe the vibrations on the '00 model is too big of a problem. I was picking my truck up from dealer today to replace weather stripping and asked a couple of the service writers if they had any problems with vibrations on the Silverados. They said that they had two that they knew of since they came out and that one was mine with the tire problem.
  • jed1894jed1894 Member Posts: 337
    No trouble with 2000 models? I've been to dealer twelve (12) times. They have it now with transmission out. Putting new one in next few days. Also had 2 sets of tires, drive shaft, 6 tire balancing jobs, shimms, angle adjustment, etc. ....... all because of vibration........

    2000 LS Silverado, ext cab. 4.8
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