GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

Problem

Action

The front brakes are dragging.

Refer to Brake Rotor Tolerance and Brake Pad Inspection and Brake Caliper Inspection in Disc Brakes.

The front wheel alignmentis out of specification.

  1. Check the wheel alignment.
  2. Perform wheel alignment.

Refer to Wheel Alignment Measurement in Wheel Align- ment.

The radial tire lateral force.

  1. Inspect the tire(s).
  2. Service and/or replace as needed.

Refer to Tire Diagnosis and Replacement Tires Tires and Wheels.

The front or rear transverse leaf springs are broken or sagging.

  1. Inspect the springs.
  2. Service as needed.

Refer to Front Transverse Spring (RWD) in Front Suspension Rear Transverse Spring (RWD) in Rear Suspension.

The tire pressure is incorrect.

Inflate tire(s) to proper specifications.

Refer to Tire Inflation Pressure Specifications in General Information.

The tires are mismatched or the tire wear is uneven.

Service and/or replace as needed.

Refer to Tire Diagnosis and Tire Mounting and Dismounting in Tires and Wheels.