Does your truck’s steering wheel vibrate, but you can’t figure out why? Below, we list some common causes for steering wheel vibrations and problems to help drivers.
One of the most common reasons for steering wheel problems is the wheels and tires are misaligned. If the wheels of your vehicle are out of alignment by even the smallest degree, you’re likely to feel it while driving, including in the steering wheel.
Your vehicle’s wheels can become misaligned in several ways, like driving on uneven and challenging terrain or hitting an awkward pothole. If you often take your pickup truck off the road into challenging terrain, you’ll want to check your vehicle alignment.
If your truck’s steering wheel suddenly starts vibrating violently and lurching from side to side, tire death wobble could be why. The dreaded tire death wobble most often occurs in pickups, 4x4s, and other lifted vehicles driving over 40 mph.
The violent shaking and lurching of the steering wheel are typically caused by a broken suspension component or a convergence of minor suspension and steering wheel issues. What you should know about tire death wobble is that if it occurs while driving, stay calm, gradually slow down, pull over, and have your vehicle professionally inspected immediately.
If your truck’s steering wheel only vibrates when you apply the brakes, there’s something wrong with the brake system. What specifically is the problem will take a more in-depth investigation, as it could be the brake pads, brake discs, or even malfunctioning shocks.
The brake calipers themselves may be warped or get stuck, which causes an uneven application of pressure to the wheel. Whatever the specific problem is, if you feel shaking in the wheel while braking, your truck isn’t safe to drive, and the brakes should be checked immediately.
The problem with your truck may not be the wheels or the brakes but the tires themselves. Tires must be properly balanced with the right tire pressure to rotate at the same speed.
If there’s a significant imbalance of tire pressure, it can cause issues like vibrations in the steering wheel. Tires can become imbalanced from weather changes, driving patterns, and road conditions, so always monitor your truck’s tire pressure.
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