2003 Dodge Durango Vehicle shakes

2003 DODGE DURANGO
77,000 MILES • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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MDXLABTECH
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My vehicle shakes back and forth when I gently press the brakes at slow speed and also when releasing the brakes (without pressing the accelarator). What could the problem, the anti-lock brakes, the transmission or something else?
Jan 5, 2009 at 10:33 AM
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BMRFIXIT
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Check brake rotors
suspect out of round brake rotors
do u also feel it in the brake paddle ?
check rear brakes
Jan 5, 2009 at 11:38 AM
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MDXLABTECH
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[quote:da7aeeddcd="BMRFIXIT"]Check brake rotors
suspect out of round brake rotors
do u also feel it in the brake paddle ?
check rear brakes[/quote:da7aeeddcd]

Thanks for the quick reply to my question. I do have a follow up question for you if you have the time. I only feel the pulsing at about 1 mph while braking slowly or when I release the brakes and let the vehicle move on it's own. I think I can feel it a little through the brake pedal. Do you think it is still the rotors?
Jan 5, 2009 at 11:53 AM
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BMRFIXIT
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yes have the rear check
Jan 5, 2009 at 1:33 PM
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MDXLABTECH
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[quote:5ff860d3f4="BMRFIXIT"]yes have the rear check[/quote:5ff860d3f4].

I noticed something new today. Although I notice the shaking at around 1 mph in drive (with or without pressing the brake pedal), when I put the vehicle in neutral, the shaking disappears.
Jan 6, 2009 at 9:48 AM
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BMRFIXIT
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Is it the truck or the engine that is shaking
Jan 6, 2009 at 10:48 AM
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[quote:c9cec82d0e="BMRFIXIT"]Is it the truck or the engine that is shaking[/quote:c9cec82d0e]

It feels like it is the truck that is shaking. It only happens at very low speed (1-2 mph) when I am not pressing the accelerator or holding the brake lightly (letting the truck pull itself along). When I press the accelerator, the shaking stops. Could this be a transmission problem?
Jan 6, 2009 at 11:40 AM
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BMRFIXIT
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I doubt it
I think you should have it checked by a locale tech just to verify your concern
Jan 6, 2009 at 12:01 PM
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[quote:5ea6e1605b="BMRFIXIT"]I doubt it
I think you should have it checked by a locale tech just to verify your concern[/quote:5ea6e1605b].

I have set up an appointment with the dealer next week. Thanks for all your help. I will let all my friends know about this website.
Jan 7, 2009 at 3:41 AM
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