1999 Chevrolet Tahoe Shake

1999 CHEVROLET TAHOE
170,000 MILES • V8 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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SLYNETTE
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I have a 1999 Chevy Tahoe LT 4dr, about 170,000 miles. I know it is a V8, but do not know the engine liter size. I purchased it used about 3 years ago and this is the first problem I have had with it. It has an awful shake. It only shakes when in park and idling at a stop sign or red light. The shake is pretty bad. It causes the middle console, (between the driver and passenger seats) to shake, the whole dash, steering wheel, etc. When I am driving, accelerating or just staying at a steady speed, it runs perfect. I have taken it to one auto repair shop and the guys there had no idea what it was. They checked the motor mounts and said they connected it to the diagnostic machine and didn't receive any codes.. Do you have any idea what it might be? I am a single woman and just don't want to get ripped off. If I knew more about possibilities of what it "might" be, maybe I would have a better chance.
Mar 24, 2014 at 2:31 PM
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HMAC300
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check for a loose vacuum hose or missing etc. have the fuel pressure checked it may be low. It kind of sounds like it has a misfire but that should have shown up on the machine. but without looking at it hard to tell. for id of engine look on 8th number of vin plate on dash under windshield drivers side. if it's M it's a5.0L if R 5.7L and if J7.4L
Mar 25, 2014 at 6:38 AM
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SLYNETTE
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Thanks for the info. I know I will have to have it checked again by someone, I just need to find a place that is trustworthy. I looked at my VIN and the letter is R so it's a 5.7L. Thanks for that too, very helpful!
Mar 25, 2014 at 7:45 AM