Ok, I posted about this a couple weeks ago but I'm still having problems. There's a pronounced pulsation/vibration in the steering wheel of my 2001 Buick LeSabre. At first I thought it was related to the tires so I had them balanced/aligned. I also had a bad motor mount replaced last week. The problem persists.
It seems that the majority of the vibration is actually in the steering column itself. It's not so much in the floor of the car. I also put my hand on the dashboard and the vibration didn't seem to be coming from there.
Another issue is that I have developed a tiny bit of dry rot in my tires, which I plan on replacing within the next couple of months. But like I said I don't think the vibration is so much tire-related because even when I have my foot on the brake at a stoplight I can still feel it.
Can anyone (who actually KNOWS something about cars, please!) give me an idea what this might be? Thanks!
2007-03-07 01:09:14 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
By the way, I've had this car for about 6 months and it just started doing this about a month ago, which is why I don't think it's the natural engine vibration. I also had all of the motor mounts checked last week and one of them replaced, so I know it's not that either.
2007-03-07 01:38:56 · update #1
I don't think it's the brakes either because the vibration happens even when I'm not braking,
2007-03-07 02:13:47 · update #2
ok
you have to put some power steering liquid with stop lick. You will find it in WalMart. Make sure that you put as much as you need, and you may want to let it run for a while, so that it will get into the column. If the problem continues, go to a mechanic and tell him that somewhere your column is broken and it takes air in the system.
2007-03-07 01:20:15 · answer #1 · answered by Vlado 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What you may be feeling is the natural vibration from your engine. With new cars especially, where everything is pretty cramped (shoehorned) in the engine compartment, the engine tends to transmit it's usual vibrations (harmonics) through the steering assembly. In some cars it is never very much, but others will "feel" like the engine is touching the steering wheel (which, in a real sense, it is, since there are things connected to the steering rack)
The key statement seems to be that you feel it at stops. That means engine, as nothing else is rotating...
If it is really pronounced, or "thumping" as you first push on the gas, it may be a motor mount that seperated.
2007-03-07 01:34:09 · answer #2 · answered by Michael B 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Steering wheel vibration must be in the steering system from the tires to the steering column - most likely in the tires . Other possibilities are the ball joints and tie rod ends. Have it checked by a mechanic not by who knows in this forum.
2007-03-14 00:52:09 · answer #3 · answered by pilot 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your feedback through the steering wheel could be caused be loose, worn, or damaged Steering linkages or Tie rod ends, Steering column U-joints, Steering Gear Mounting Bolts, steering column bearings, suspension bushings, fasteners, or ball joints. Also have your power steering fluid checked with the vehicle running. And add fluid if needed.
2007-03-07 01:27:18 · answer #4 · answered by Andrew 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Ask a mechanic to check the rubber hoses on the power steering system. You may have a bad hose that has softened up and is expanding and compressing. That expanding and compressing of the hose is what you are feeling as pulses.
2007-03-07 01:33:28 · answer #5 · answered by Tom C 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It could be several things. A bad tie rod end, bad pitman arm, bad ball joints, failing power steering ram, or warped brake rotors.
2007-03-07 01:18:02 · answer #6 · answered by Sane 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
this could be the brakes. the front brakes the anti lock system and or the tires.
have the brakes checked at one of the free brake check places.
and go from there.
2007-03-07 02:09:56 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-04-06 07:02:11 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe your tire tread on the front end is bad, replace the tires with new on front, both at same time.
2007-03-15 01:33:48 · answer #9 · answered by nbr660 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i agree with sane. it could be one of the several sane mentioned. the best way to find out is to take to a mechanic, of a gm dealership. and have the professionals check it
2007-03-13 18:00:50 · answer #10 · answered by DERECK A 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋