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New Chevy Shake Class Action Suit Blames Problem On Driveshaft

A new class action lawsuit filed over the widely reported “Chevy Shake” problem with General Motors full-size trucks and SUVs blames the issue on the vehicles’ driveshafts.

This class action lawsuit includes all U.S. owners of affected vehicles that do not live in Florida. As we reported previously, a class action suit was filed in Florida over the problem in November, however that case was based around a certain Florida state law and could not include residents from out of state.

The nationwide Chevy Shake class action lawsuit, which was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California, blames the problem on the vehicle’s driveshafts. The Florida lawsuit blames the issue on the same component, with both saying the driveshaft may “deteriorate” in some fashion and cause the vehicle to shake violently. Plaintiffs say the problem only occurs when driving at highway speeds and could eventually cause the driveshaft to drop from the vehicle completely. The suit also says that the problem can be fixed by replacing the aluminum driveshaft with a steel one.

The Chevy Shake problem was first reported on back in late 2015 and affects certain K2XX GM trucks and SUVs. Owners of some of these vehicles say they will shake and vibrate when in motion. The nationwide suit says GM is attempting to conceal the problem and instead of issuing a recall and fixing the vehicles has instead only put out technical service bulletins. Some dealers have also made unnecessary repairs to affected vehicles in an attempt to diagnose the problem, which have come at the cost of owners.

The problem has been known occur in K2XX-platform Cadillac Escalade, Chevrolet Silverado, Chevrolet Suburban, Chevrolet Tahoe, GMC Yukon/Yukon XL and GMC Sierra vehicles. The new T1-based Chevrolet Silverado, introduced for the 2019 model year, is not affected by the problem.

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Source: Car Complaints

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  1. This problem, and the lack of corporate attention to it, was one of the reason I waited to purchase a new Tahoe/Yukon (I’ve been driving GM K-Blazers and a Yukon since 1981). Good to know that the problem hasn’t been reported in the new Tahoe, but we’ll see.

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  2. Heh… Still better than the infamous Dodge and Jeep steering death wobble at highway speeds

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  3. I no longer buy GM Trucks…Toyota is far more reliable….Had a Avalanche with the 5.3 issues, Corvette with issues,Chevy cruze for daughter transmission issues,Parent Buick Enclave transmission issues…All traded to Honda or Toyota we are done…As a employee of GM

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  4. I had my 2015 Silverado returned to the dealer at least three different times for the identical vibrations at speed in the 60 to 70 MPH. For warranty work, the dealer was obligated to investigate only what GM-Detroit instructed him to do.
    They checked wheel balance, checked clearances in the rear differential, and balanced the rear drive shaft.
    Nothing they did solved the problem. Eventually, the on-board diagnostics showed the torque converter needed replaced. During the process of installing a new TC, the technician found metal filings in the TC casing which caused blockage in the tranny coolant radiator which also had to be replaced.
    It still vibrates the same at the same speed range.
    GM and the dealer refused to investigate further saying they have exhausted all known causes, and by saying that, their position is since they cannot diagnose the exact cause, there is no problem with the vehicle.

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  5. That is really “smart” not to issue a recall-LOL . Idiots! Admit to the problem & fix it its that simple.
    Once again management figures to do the opposite thus losing repeat business. Also angry customers talk to their friends and lo & behold another Ram or F150 leaves the lot. Pickups & SUVs are the bread & butter for GM take care & respect your customers !. If they cannot understand that … GM is not the “Mark of Excellence” especially in this case. BTW why switch to aluminum instead of staying with the tried and true? I am all for the environment but come on for a fraction of mpg was it worth it to switch over just to save some weight?

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  6. I have 2019 silverado that they say is not affected by this . It has 12522 miless on it and i was driving down i95 in georgia about 75 mph and i felt a vibration come then its like the driveshaft exploded from about 12 inches behind the transmission. chevrolet said no warranty. Thats a crock. Junk driveshaft made of no more than aluminum sheet metal and cardboard. Was always a Chevrolet customer but this is the last

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    1. Solution ? Anyone replacing drive shaft with a steel one?

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  7. 2017 Silverado shook from day one , back at the dealer 8 times , still shakes . This is my 4 new Silverado in 10 years, now my last . Tundra next GM is not what it used to be

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  8. GM has ruined its line up with bad transmissions, afm engines, and all-around poor engineering. The chevy of old the chevy you could not kill days are long long gone. I HATE to buy foreign but have no alternative as gm does not stand behind its products. Ford and Dodge are no better.

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