Does a steel driveshaft fix the Chevy shake?

The pending lawsuit alleges the aluminum driveshafts are the source of the issue in the vehicles and cause the shaking. Only a custom-made steel driveshaft fixes the problem, per the documents.

Why does my Chevy Silverado shake when I brake?

The Silverado will come to a stop noise free. If the brake pads are worn past their useful life, or if they are dirty, they will no longer be able to make the quality contact with your steering wheel. At this point, you’ll feel your steering wheel shake as the brakes are pressed down.

Is there a fix for the Chevy Shake?

The only definite fix so far has been having a custom-made steel driveshaft fitted to the vehicle. This can be a costly and time-consuming fix, which in part is what the class action lawsuit is about. Chevy is said to be aware that this is an issue but will not reimburse owners for the cost.

Why is the steering wheel vibrating in my Chevy Silverado?

The brake pads or brake shoes are designed to have marginal clearance from the brake rotor, which spins at the same speed as the wheels do. So if the clearance is any different than it should, it could create a vibration in the wheel that is then felt at the steering wheel.

Is it normal to have a shake in your car?

This occurs in even brand new vehicles that have under 1,000 miles on them. While Chevy has long disavowed any such shake or said any vibration is within normal driving parameters, many drivers of their trucks and SUVs have told a different story.

What’s the problem with the Chevy Shake car?

The problem in a Chevy Shake situation is that it happens even when the windows are all closed, making it impossible to resolve. For many drivers the fact that this happens every single time that they drive in their Chevy is too much to bear. The vibration and body pressure booming are more than just a casual annoyance when driving.

Is there a vibration problem in my Chevy Silverado?

This vibration problem seems to exist in some Chevrolet Silverado’s and GMC Sierra’s in the 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, and 2018 models. I noticed Performance Drivelines out of Bakersfield California has been mentioned as fixing this problem in 2 wheel drive trucks, so I reached out to them to look at my 4 wheel drive truck.

When did GM replace the Chevy Shake driveshaft?

GM issued TSB PI1354A in 2014 and TSB PI1354C in 2015 which said, ” There have been many cases of dented propeller [drive] shafts .” GM told each dealer to inspect the driveshaft and replace it if damage was discovered. However, the lawsuit alleges the aluminum driveshafts were replaced with equally defective aluminum driveshafts.

What is the code for the Chevy Shake?

That code is the assembly code for the vehicle platforms GM designed for trucks and SUV starting in 2014. These are the vehicles prone to the Chevy Shake and many people feel it is a flaw unique to GMT K2XX that causes it. How Do I Fix My Chevy Shake?