2006 Chevy Trailblazer

Tiny
KSHEEDY
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  • 2006 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER
  • 6 CYL
  • 4WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 50,000 MILES
I have a severe vibration in the steering wheel. Any ideas?
Thursday, April 30th, 2009 AT 8:49 AM

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Tiny
RASMATAZ
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SUSPENSION NOISE & VIBRATION DIAGNOSTIC CHART

CAUSES RELATED TO VEHICLE SPEED:

* Wheel/tire imbalance

* Bent rim

* Out-of-round tire and/or rim

* Driveshaft imbalance (RWD primarily)

* Driveshaft bent

* Defective or misaligned U-joint

* Defective CV joint

* Excessive driveshaft angle (4x4 trucks)

* Worn wheel bearings

* Exhaust vibration

* Missing chassis/drivetrain damper weights

CAUSES RELATED TO ACCELERATION, DECELERATION & SPEED CHANGES:

* Worn differential/transmission/transaxle gears or bearings

* Loose/worn suspension components

* Engine vacuum leaks

* Exhaust backfiring

* Torque converter clutch lockup & release

* Loose/broken motor, transmission or transaxle mounts

CAUSES RELATED TO ENGINE RPM:

* Loose/broken motor mounts

* Engine misfire

* Loose/broken accessory mounting bracket

* Defective accessory shaft bearings

* Damaged cooling fan or clutch

* Loose/worn V-belt

* Defect in power steering system

* Loose/missing torque converter bolts
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Thursday, April 30th, 2009 AT 8:56 AM

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