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Jeff Borchardt Posted on Jun 13, 2012
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Front end has a shimmy, worse with speed

AT low speeds I can feel a slight wobble feeling, when I get above 60 mph there is a definite shim, mainly front right wheel. That could possibly be a balance problem, but I feel a shimmy or wobble even at lower speeds. It's certainly drivable but I would like to reduce or eliminate the problem to save on all the support hardware and shocks.

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May have a busted belt in the tire or a bent rim.

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  • Posted on May 07, 2009

SOURCE: front end vibration

Sounds like a separated tire, alignment will NEVER cause a shake. Or you have a very loose front end part or both.

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  • Posted on Sep 10, 2009

SOURCE: Hi, I have a 2001 Buick. We just replaced the

Let me see know at 45 miles per hour a vehicle usually shifts gears into the highest gear so could it be the torque converter hanging up and not shifting quick enough or maybe its the U joints. Have the transmission fluid checked for proper level and color.
Here's a small test for you when your accelerating up to 55 miles per hour try letting off the pedal at 44 miles per hour and then reaccelerating up to the 55 mph and tell me if it`s smoother if it is then chances are that it`s hang up on third gear. There's also a electric sensor located on transmission that assist shifting it`s usually controlled by the engine timing.
One more thing did the repair man check to see if the tires where directional tires if there not put on right it could cause vibration and early wear out .Hope i helped you.

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  • Posted on Aug 22, 2011

SOURCE: Have a 2000 Buick LaSabre.It

it sounds as though the tire has a broken belt or it is out of balance

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  • Posted on Sep 12, 2011

SOURCE: have a wabble in the front end feels like it's

I would check the tie rods, but if that isn't it, then I would take it in for an alignment and let them diagnose the problem (even if not repair it). Many times the failure of one front suspension part will affect others, so an expert diagnosis would enable you to get advice at a low price.

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