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First noticed a minor vibration that could be felt in the steering wheel while attempting to maintain a low speed. Typical when entering a 40 to 45 mph speed limit and trying to maintain posted speed. When I accelerated hard or let my foot off the gas peddle the vibration went away. I took the car in for service and they could not identify the problem. Since then the problem has gotten worse. The car has been in the shop now 4 times and we are still not at the bottom of the problem. The car now vibrates all the time, still most noticeable while trying to maintain a constant speed with slight acceleration. Now this happens at all speeds. I can feel the vibration in the steering wheel, the seat, and on the floor. I noticed when I come to a stop and shift into park the vibration goes away. The car is under warranty and the dealer has been very good about the situation giving me a brand new loaner each time, sometimes for over a week. The dealer believes the problem is in the transmission but can't seem to pin point the problem and claims GM has no directive or recall related to my problem. I am scheduled to take it back for service next week. They will send me out in a new 2012 Impala or Malibu which I can't complain about, however, the issue is frustrating and time consuming. The vibration issue is taking away the enjoyment of driving what other than the problem would be a fine automobile. I highly recommend the dealer, however, not much praise for GM.

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SOURCE: 1997 Suburban 4x4 5.7L Transmission whines until it shifts

You rear planetary set is worn from a restricted cooler.

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  • Posted on Nov 23, 2009

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Front shocks are week

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  • Posted on Feb 24, 2010

SOURCE: I have a 1999 tahoe that shuders around 70 mph, at

it could be the bearings in your transmissin. or you need an alignment

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  • Posted on Mar 12, 2010

SOURCE: 3.8 Impala w/ vibration issue on driver side. Low

Bad wheel hub bearing.

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  • Posted on Feb 05, 2011

SOURCE: when taking off from a

The GM AWD system uses a certain kind of fluid. When the fluid is old it doesn't grip as well and produces wheel hop. Try replacing that first. If it has alot of miles on it it's probably age and normal wear.

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