2005 Chevrolet Tahoe Vehicle wobbles

2005 CHEVROLET TAHOE

115,000 MILES • 4.8L • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC

20THCENTBOY

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While driving down the road at any speed the Tahoe wobbles from side to side after hitting a bump or dip in the road. Steering wheel doesn't wobble. I heard it could be the shocks but I'm just trying to narrow the problem or is there a certain check of parts to remedy the problem. The back tires are new but the front tires are old. I'm going to replace them very soon.

Oct 30, 2015 at 6:33 AM

HMAC300

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check front suspension sounds like ball joints are bad to me but could be anything in front suspension not shocks. also could be a loose tire/worn tire but check suspension first.especially with your mileage and not many lube points on it.

Oct 30, 2015 at 6:44 AM

20THCENTBOY

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I will definitely look into to that. Also if this helps, I replaced all the shocks 3 yrs ago and greased the several bars underneath the truck. This problem started 3 months ago when I got the 2 new back tires. Or at least it was very apparent after that. The 2 front tires are worn more on the sides of tire but like I said I need to replace them. If it is a ball joint problem is this expensive to repair? Thanks for the help

Oct 30, 2015 at 6:51 AM

HMAC300

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each ball joint is around $135 ea and 2.5 hrs per side to replace whatever labor rate is in your area.

Oct 30, 2015 at 7:08 AM

HMAC300

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I forgot plus front end alignment.

Oct 30, 2015 at 7:08 AM

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