GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

Complaint/Condition

Possible Cause(s)

Correction(s)

Vehicle pulls

Mismatched, unevenly worn, or improperly inflated tire(s).

Replace or inflate tire(s) correctly.

 

Improper front or rear wheel alignment.

Correct wheel alignment.

 

Worn or bent front or rear suspension component(s).

Replace component(s).

 

Worn wheel bearing(s).

Replace wheel bearing(s).

 

Steering gear out of adjustment or worn.

Replace or adjust steering gear.

 

Damaged or sagging spring(s).

Replace spring(s).

Abnormal or excessive tire wear

Improper front or rear wheel alignment.

Correct wheel alignment.

 

Worn strut(s).

Replace strut(s).

 

Worn or bent front or rear suspension component(s).

Replace component(s).

 

Hard driving.

Advise customer.

 

Tire(s) improperly inflated.

Inflate tire(s) correctly.

Excessive body roll/pitching

Worn strut(s).

Replace worn strut(s).

 

Front stabilizer bar bent or broken.

Replace front stabilizer bar.

 

Rear stabilizer bar or stabilizer bar links bent or broken.

Replace rear stabilizer bar/stabilizer bar links.

 

Broken or sagging springs(s).

Replace damaged spring(s).

 

Tire(s) improperly inflated.

Inflate tire(s) correctly.