LeonsCat
01-01-2003, 10:08 PM
I have a 2000 ATX with about 28500 miles. Over the last several months, I have noticed a very slight vibration and shimmy in the steering wheel. It happens at all speeds and all kinds of pavements, but is most noticeable at speeds like 20-30 mph and when I have a light hold on the steering wheel. I would also note that if I center my steering wheel, it will pull to the right. It seems to be in the left (US driver's side). So could my problem be one of the following:
1. Need alignment (4 wheel of course) although don't see any excessive wear to one side of the tire
2. Out of balance wheel(s)
3. Bent wheel (maybe the NJ *#@$ potholes finally got me)
4. Bad tire (don't see any external damage but maybe internal damage from those NJ *#@$ potholes)
5. Bad wheel bearing (no noise however)
6. Bad suspension part(s)
7. Bad brake caliper/rotor (brakes work fine)
8. Bad CV or drive shaft
9. Transmission problem - or
10. I'm just being too sensitive about my car:confused:
Thanking you all in advance for your advice. My warranty goes out by the 19th as my car will 3 years old on that day. If anything is a warranty covered problem, want to get it fixed by then. I do plan to get an extended warranty before them as fear the classic fuel pump problems and plan to keep my car for another 3 years/ 30000 miles.
1. Need alignment (4 wheel of course) although don't see any excessive wear to one side of the tire
2. Out of balance wheel(s)
3. Bent wheel (maybe the NJ *#@$ potholes finally got me)
4. Bad tire (don't see any external damage but maybe internal damage from those NJ *#@$ potholes)
5. Bad wheel bearing (no noise however)
6. Bad suspension part(s)
7. Bad brake caliper/rotor (brakes work fine)
8. Bad CV or drive shaft
9. Transmission problem - or
10. I'm just being too sensitive about my car:confused:
Thanking you all in advance for your advice. My warranty goes out by the 19th as my car will 3 years old on that day. If anything is a warranty covered problem, want to get it fixed by then. I do plan to get an extended warranty before them as fear the classic fuel pump problems and plan to keep my car for another 3 years/ 30000 miles.