1999 Chevy Cavalier

1999 CHEVROLET CAVALIER
10,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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PRINCESS8
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I NOTICED THAT WHEN I COME TO A RED LIGHT MY STEERING WHEELS /CAR STARTS TO VIBRATE. IT HAS BEEN DOING THIS BEFORE BUT LATELY I HAVE NOTICED THAT IT HAS GOTTEN WORSE. WHAT COULD THIS BE?
Oct 18, 2008 at 2:48 PM
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MMPRINCE4000
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While it is possible a tire is bad, most likely you have a suspension/steering component failure (wheel bearings, tie rods, ball joint, bushings/control arm.

Take it to an alignment shop and get all the above checked for wear/failure.
Oct 20, 2008 at 8:29 AM
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