Steering Wheel Shake at Speed

1988 GMC
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PHILLYCREAM
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137000 mileage 1996 the steering wheel seems to shake more as the car goes faster along with the inside of the car just wondering what the problem may be.
Mar 2, 2006 at 2:19 PM
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PEPPERMRJ
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Try posting in the GM section. More responces that way. Have your front end componenets checked. Bad suspension/steering components can be down right dangerous. Also check the tires, their balance, and your alignment.

Good hunting. Let us know. :)
Mar 3, 2006 at 8:53 AM
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JPAM
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i'll move it.... thats what im here 4 :D ....
Mar 3, 2006 at 6:48 PM
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RUGRUV
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Another thing to check is your tires. If one of your front end tires are seperating in the belts, it'll give your steering a real shimmy.

A seperating tire is also extremely dangerous to drive with.
Mar 4, 2006 at 4:38 PM

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Have the front suspension and steering components inspected, and check the tires for belt separation, balance, and alignment. Shake that increases with speed can come from a separating tire or worn front-end parts and can be dangerous to drive with.

Conversation Summary

The owner reported steering-wheel and interior shake that worsens as speed increases. The listing shows a 1988 GMC with an unknown model, while the post mentions an Oldsmobile 88, 1996, and 137,000 miles. Experts advised checking front-end suspension and steering parts, tire condition for possible belt separation, tire balance, and alignment.

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