Information on Tire/Wheel Characteristics (Vibration, Balance, Shake, Flat Spotting) – 2022 and Prior GM Passenger Cars and Light Duty Trucks

NHTSA ID Number: 10205738

Manufacturer Communication Number: 030310007K

 

Summary

This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Tire/Wheel Characteristics (Vibration, Balance, Shake, Flat Spotting) of GM Original Equipment Tires.

 

 


759 Affected Products

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BUICKeBay logoCASCADA2016-2019
BUICKeBay logoENCLAVE2008-2022
BUICKeBay logoENCORE2013-2022
BUICKeBay logoENCORE GX2020-2022
BUICKeBay logoENVISION2016-2022
BUICKeBay logoLACROSSE2006-2019
BUICKeBay logoLESABRE2006
BUICKeBay logoLUCERNE2006-2012
BUICKeBay logoRAINIER2006-2007
BUICKeBay logoREGAL2011-2020
BUICKeBay logoRENDEZVOUS2006-2007
BUICKeBay logoTERRAZA2006-2008
BUICKeBay logoVERANO2012-2017
CADILLACeBay logoATS2013-2019
CADILLACeBay logoCT42020-2022
CADILLACeBay logoCT52020-2022
CADILLACeBay logoCT62016-2020
CADILLACeBay logoCTS2006-2019
CADILLACeBay logoCTS-V2014
CADILLACeBay logoDTS2006-2011
CADILLACeBay logoELR2014-2017
CADILLACeBay logoESCALADE2006-2022
CADILLACeBay logoESCALADE ESV2006-2022
CADILLACeBay logoESCALADE EXT2007-2013
CADILLACeBay logoESCALADE EXT 15002006
CADILLACeBay logoSRX2006-2016
CADILLACeBay logoSTS2006-2011
CADILLACeBay logoXLR2006-2009
CADILLACeBay logoXT42019-2022
CADILLACeBay logoXT52017-2022
CADILLACeBay logoXT62020-2022
CADILLACeBay logoXTS2013-2019
CHEVROLETeBay logoAVALANCHE2007-2013
CHEVROLETeBay logoAVALANCHE 15002006
CHEVROLETeBay logoAVALANCHE 25002006
CHEVROLETeBay logoAVEO2006, 2009-2011, 2018
CHEVROLETeBay logoBLAZER2019-2022
CHEVROLETeBay logoBOLT EUV2022
CHEVROLETeBay logoBOLT EV2017-2022
CHEVROLETeBay logoCAMARO2010-2022
CHEVROLETeBay logoCAPRICE2011-2012, 2014-2017
CHEVROLETeBay logoCAPTIVA2013-2015, 2018
CHEVROLETeBay logoCAPTIVA SPORT2012
CHEVROLETeBay logoCITY EXPRESS2015-2017
CHEVROLETeBay logoCLASSIC2006
CHEVROLETeBay logoCOBALT2006-2010
CHEVROLETeBay logoCOLORADO2006-2012, 2015-2022
CHEVROLETeBay logoCORVETTE2006-2022
CHEVROLETeBay logoCRUZE2011-2019
CHEVROLETeBay logoEQUINOX2006-2022
CHEVROLETeBay logoEXPRESS2006-2022
CHEVROLETeBay logoHHR2006-2011
CHEVROLETeBay logoIMPALA2006-2020
CHEVROLETeBay logoMALIBU2006-2022
CHEVROLETeBay logoMONTE CARLO2006-2007
CHEVROLETeBay logoN3002018
CHEVROLETeBay logoN300 MAX2017
CHEVROLETeBay logoS102018
CHEVROLETeBay logoSILVERADO 15002006-2014, 2017-2022
CHEVROLETeBay logoSILVERADO 25002006-2022
CHEVROLETeBay logoSILVERADO 4500HD2019-2022
CHEVROLETeBay logoSONIC2012-2020
CHEVROLETeBay logoSPARK2013-2015, 2018-2022
CHEVROLETeBay logoSPARK EV2014-2017
CHEVROLETeBay logoSS2014-2017
CHEVROLETeBay logoSSR2006
CHEVROLETeBay logoSUBURBAN2006-2022
CHEVROLETeBay logoTAHOE2006-2022
CHEVROLETeBay logoTRAILBLAZER2006-2009, 2018-2022
CHEVROLETeBay logoTRAVERSE2009-2022
CHEVROLETeBay logoTRAX2014-2022
CHEVROLETeBay logoUPLANDER2006-2009
CHEVROLETeBay logoVOLT2011-2019
GMCACADIA2007-2022
GMCC SERIES2006
GMCCANYON2006-2012, 2015-2022
GMCENVOY2006-2009
GMCENVOY XL2006
GMCHUMMEReBay logo EV2022
GMCSAVANA2006-2022
GMCSIERRA 15002014, 2019-2022
GMCSIERRA 25002007-2022
GMCSIERRA DENALI2007-2013, 2015-2019
GMCTERRAIN2010-2022
GMCYUKON2006-2022
GMCYUKON DENALI2006-2013
GMCYUKON DENALI XL2006-2013
GMCYUKON XL2006-2022
HUMMEReBay logoH22006-2010
HUMMEReBay logoH32006-2010
PONTIACeBay logoG32008-2010
PONTIACeBay logoG52007-2010
PONTIACeBay logoG62006-2010
PONTIACeBay logoG82008-2010
PONTIACeBay logoGRAND PRIX2006-2008
PONTIACeBay logoGTOeBay logo2006-2007
PONTIACeBay logoMONTANA2006-2009
PONTIACeBay logoPURSUIT2006-2009
PONTIACeBay logoSOLSTICE2006-2010
PONTIACeBay logoTORRENT2006-2009
PONTIACeBay logoVIBE2006-2010
SAABeBay logo9-7X2006-2009
SATURNeBay logoASTRA2008-2010
SATURNeBay logoAURA2007-2010
SATURNeBay logoION2006-2007
SATURNeBay logoOUTLOOK2007-2010
SATURNeBay logoRELAY2006-2008
SATURNeBay logoSKY2007-2010
SATURNeBay logoVUE2006-2010

 


The purpose of this bulletin is to help explain that, under certain circumstances, a customer may notice a slight tire shake within the first few miles/kilometers of vehicle operation.

Tires may be designed with a nylon overlay configuration engineered to enhance the tire’s integrity at high speeds. This allows the tires to be driven at higher speeds without excessive heat buildup.

Important: Before measuring tires on GM approved tire force variation measurement equipment, the vehicle MUST be driven a minimum of 24 km (15 mi) to ensure removal of any flat spotting (The tendency to “flat spot” is less likely as the tire accumulates mileage).

When parked overnight, or for a period of time, the tires may set (flat spot) and require a few miles/kilometers before heating up to their normal operating temperature. Until the tires warm up, a slight tire shake may be felt but should subside quickly.

Important: DEALERS SHOULD REFRAIN FROM ATTEMPTING REPAIRS OR REPLACING COMPONENTS for this temporary tire flat spotting condition.

 



1 Associated Document

Manufacturer Communications

Bulletin No.: 03-03-10-007K
Date: November, 2021

https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=10205738

MC-10205738-9999.pdf 485.743KB

 


NHTSA ID Number: 10137928

Manufacturer Communication Number: 03-03-10-007I

 

Summary

This informational bulletin explains a normal condition of new tires may shake and vibrate for the first few miles.

 

1 Associated Document

Manufacturer Communications

Bulletin No.: 03-03-10-007I
Date: May, 2014

https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=10137928

MC-10137928-9999.pdf 484.637KB

 


 

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