GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

Condition

Correction

DEFINITION: The tire/wheel bounce with a frequency directly related to vehicle speed.

Tire/wheels are unbalanced

Balance the tire/wheels. Refer to Tire and Wheel Assembly Balancing - Off Vehicle in Vibration Diagnosis.

Tire exhibits a blister or bump

Replace the tire. Refer to Tire Mounting and Dismounting in Tires and Wheels.

Improper strut/shock absorber action

Replace the strut/shock absorber.

    • Refer to Strut, Strut Component, and Spring Replacement in Front Suspension.
    • Refer to Shock Absorber Replacement in Rear Suspension

Excessive wheel or tire runout

Refer to Vibration Analysis - Tire and Wheel in Vibration Diagnosis.

Tire lead/pull

Refer to Radial Tire Lead/Pull Correction in Tires and Wheels.