GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

Step

Action

Value(s)

Yes

No

1

Inspect for hard or severe driving.

Has the vehicle been driven severely?

--

System OK

Go to Step 2

2

Inspect for rotation of the tires.

Have the tires been rotated?

--

Go to Step 3

Go to Tire Rotation in Tires and Wheels

3

Inspect for proper tire inflation pressure.

Have the tires been inflated to the proper pressure level?

--

Go to Step 4

Go to Tire Repair in Tires and Wheels

4

Inspect for sagging or broken springs.

Are the springs sagging or broken?

--

Go to Strut, Strut Component, and Spring Replacement in Front Suspension

Go to Step 5

5

Inspect tires for proper balancing.

Are the tires properly balanced?

--

Go to Step 6

Refer to Tire Repair in Tires and Wheels

6

Inspect the condition of the strut dampener or shock absorber.

Is the strut dampener or shock absorber worn?

--

Refer to Strut Assembly Replacement in Front Suspension

Go to Step 7

7

Inspect the vehicle for overloading.

Is the vehicle overloaded?

--

Go to Tire Placard in General Information

Go to Step 8

8

Inspect for proper wheel alignment.

Are the wheels properly aligned?

--

System OK

Go to Wheel Alignment Specifications in Wheel Alignment