Vibration in steering wheel, gas and brake pedals

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JACKMAXX123
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  • 1997 CHEVROLET CAVALIER
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What causes a vibration inside the car i.E. Steering wheel, gas pedal/brake pedal.
Sunday, December 31st, 2017 AT 11:02 AM

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Tiny
STEVE W.
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Vibration like that is likely from an out of balance tire or tires. It can also be from a damaged tire. If it is a higher frequency vibration that occurs even while setting still then it is more likely to be an engine mount.
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Thursday, January 4th, 2018 AT 10:20 AM
Tiny
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Could it be something with the transaxle
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Thursday, January 4th, 2018 AT 3:50 PM
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STEVE W.
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When does it vibrate? If it is vibrating and you shift into neutral does the vibration stop or change? Does it change depending on what gear you are in?
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Thursday, January 4th, 2018 AT 7:47 PM
Tiny
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Seems like in all gears and park mostly perhaps
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Thursday, January 4th, 2018 AT 10:24 PM
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STEVE W.
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That sounds like a bad engine mount. Look them over and be sure they are not broken or the exhaust isn't hitting the body. Is it a buzzing or shaking type vibration? What does it do if you blip the throttle?
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Friday, January 5th, 2018 AT 1:20 PM

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