Slight vibration when turning and braking

[Benji80]

The grinding and vibration while turning went away when I got new tires for my truck about 2 months ago. So apparently something was out of balance or a tire was bad..weirdest thing..I had the old tires rotated as well and it still made the sound and vibration

 

[Billy James]

So, I have been experimenting with mine a little. I believe that what I am feeling is the traction control. I thought this because as I was turning out of work under accereration on bumpy pavement, I felt it grind/vibrate through the turn. It does almost feel like the right rear brake is grabbing. It seems to only happen when turning and going slow or accelerating. I have been turning off traction control at times when I normally notice it and it has not occurred. I am running the stock Bridgestones with 19,000 miles at 38 PSI; maybe the tires are contributing to it.

 

[Racercrazy]

My issue sounds very similar. While turning and backing out of my driveway the truck seems to shutter and vibrate through the floor board and pedal. Almost feels like the rear end is locked and not allowing the wheel to slip on a turn. Just went to the dealer for the Airbag re-programming recall and to be inspected for the vibration. They said they checked torques up on the rack on the suspension and didn't find anything on a test drive. Hoping I can replicate the issue when I pick it up in a few hours and get a tech to sit in or hear it.

"While turning and backing out of my driveway the truck seems to shutter and vibrate through the floor board and pedal. Almost feels like the rear end is locked and not allowing the wheel to slip on a turn."

This is what I'm experiencing as well. I have yet to contact the dealer about this issue. I was hoping to hear somewhat of a resolution before heading to the dealer.

 

[andymlow]

Same issue. Dealer has done software updates with no improvement.

 

[Racercrazy]

Same issue. Dealer has done software updates with no improvement.

I don't believe it's a software issue. It's something in the rear axle assembly.

 

[Waterfowler]

Took my 2020 Limited EcoDiesel 4x4 to dealer today (9800 miles). Began feeling a vibration/ shutter when accelerating from a stop and turning the wheels to the right or left at very slow speeds . After waiting 8 hours I call the dealer and they say the technician could not duplicate the problem. Going tomorrow to pick up the truck to replicate the problem for them. Will post the follow up results tomorrow.

 

[RJNavarrete]

Took my 2020 Limited EcoDiesel 4x4 to dealer today (9800 miles). Began feeling a vibration/ shutter when accelerating from a stop and turning the wheels to the right or left at very slow speeds . After waiting 8 hours I call the dealer and they say the technician could not duplicate the problem. Going tomorrow to pick up the truck to replicate the problem for them. Will post the follow up results tomorrow.

Standing by.

 

[LessDodgeMoreRam]

Are these the noises you guys are getting?

If so, I took my truck to the dealer 3 times and they never replicated the issue. Got in contact with RamCares and that motivated them to try a little harder the fourth time. Dealer told me FCA engineers were aware of the problem but there’s no fix for it yet and that is the answer they are supposed to give according to their service bulletin.

However, After searching the forum, it seems some dealers tried to fix the problem their own way. users reported the dealer replacing rack and pinions, LSD (limited slip differential) fluid, rear carrier bearings, axles, tires, the list goes on.

For myself, I just made sure the dealer recorded the problem while I was completely stock, so they couldn’t blame my wheel/suspension setup in the future. I replaced my shocks, wheels, UCAs, and tires all at once and haven’t heard the noise since. I don’t think the issue is fixed. I think something changed enough to mask the problem for now and I’m hoping there will be a recall soon.

 

[phoenix8282]

So I’m cautiously optimistic here but, after replacing the absolute garbage tires that Ram includes on these trucks from the factory, this problem went away for me. I also had an issue where the steering would slightly stick when turning left at highway speed. That issue is also gone.

 

[Billy James]

So I’m cautiously optimistic here but, after replacing the absolute garbage tires that Ram includes on these trucks from the factory, this problem went away for me. I also had an issue where the steering would slightly stick when turning left at highway speed. That issue is also gone.

Yeah, I still can't figure mine out. It happens often; but not often enough that I can replicate it at will. I was thinking that maybe tires could be the culprit, but haven't gone there yet. Keep us updated.

 

[Randyp79]

I had exact same situation and sound. Dealership replaced rack and pinion and it fixed the issue.

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[SD Rebel]

Same issue here. I only notice this when turning right after a stop. Like when I'm trying to cross an intersection or making a turn in the neighborhood. While moving at approximately 5 mph and about 45 degrees into the turn, my steering wheel vibrates for a second or two. It's as if there was a phone strapped to the steering wheel and the phone is set on vibrate. I thought some plastic trim or wheel guard had dislodged and began rubbing the front wheel. Looked underneath and nothing has become dislodged. Just made an appointment. This began at approximately 19,000 miles.

I've been noticing a slight vibration, somewhat "gritty" feel when turning at lower speeds, like from a stop at an intersection. I feel it in my hands through the steering wheel, no where else, and I don't notice a sound. It's very slight feeling, it's not something that jumps at you is wrong, but raises my awareness that there could be an issue with my truck.

I don't notice it at parking speeds, like coming out of my garage or turning the steering while stopped. Makes me I think it's coming from my tires, but I guess also something in the front suspension or steering rack, but definitely speed based. From what I've read here so far, it could be a variety of things.

FL Laramie, any update on your issue? Your symptoms seem to match mine the most.

 

[FL Laramie]

I've been noticing a slight vibration, somewhat "gritty" feel when turning at lower speeds, like from a stop at an intersection. I feel it in my hands through the steering wheel, no where else, and I don't notice a sound. It's very slight feeling, it's not something that jumps at you is wrong, but raises my awareness that there could be an issue with my truck.

I don't notice it at parking speeds, like coming out of my garage or turning the steering while stopped. Makes me I think it's coming from my tires, but I guess also something in the front suspension or steering rack, but definitely speed based. From what I've read here so far, it could be a variety of things.

FL Laramie, any update on your issue? Your symptoms seem to match mine the most.

I've been traveling for work the last few weeks and haven't had a chance to head back to the dealership. Right now it happens 25% of my slow right hand turns. I'm kind of waiting to get it to be more consistent so it'll happen with the tech in the truck. I'll be sure to post any updates. Like you said, there is no sound, just a vibration in the steering wheel.

 

[SD Rebel]

I've been traveling for work the last few weeks and haven't had a chance to head back to the dealership. Right now it happens 25% of my slow right hand turns. I'm kind of waiting to get it to be more consistent so it'll happen with the tech in the truck. I'll be sure to post any updates. Like you said, there is no sound, just a vibration in the steering wheel.

Cool, thanks for the update. Mine seems just like yours, except primarily in left hand turns. I am also waiting for it to get a bit more noticeable so I don't waste my time at the dealer.

 

[FL Laramie]

Cool, thanks for the update. Mine seems just like yours, except primarily in left hand turns. I am also waiting for it to get a bit more noticeable so I don't waste my time at the dealer.

Get to the dealer in the morning and tell them you want the tech to ride with you until you can reproduce the issue. I wasted 2 trips dropping off my truck only to come back at the end of the day with "Technician unable to reproduce owner complaint. "

 

[Rathiem]

I’m dealing with this as well. Had my rack replaced and while the overall drive is better at speed the issue still persists that is described here. I’ll be working with another dealer starting this week. Has anyone tried riding the brake while turning to force the vibration/binding noise/feeling? I can almost do it on demand at slow turns in a lot both directions while riding the brake. In the 3-8 mph range. This is what makes me think it has something to do with the brakes or diff. Lots of good info here. I’m actually going to have the dealer read the entire thread. This is the most comprehensive detail on what’s occurring. I never had the issue up to 16k miles. Towed my boat 5k lbs about 16 hours round trip and have had the issue since through almost 19k miles. Recently rented a tractor/towed and boy did that amplify the problem. It’s so hard to isolate. Sometimes it feels like it’s in the front sometimes in the rear but I always feel it in the wheel and the floor, only at low speeds on turns. I’ll report back if I can get it fixed by the new dealer service. Going in Thursday this week.


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[Rathiem]

Wanted to wait a couple days before posting an update but this looks to be fixed for me. Ultimately it was a differential fluid issue, which is one of the shared fixes across the threads in this subject. I have the 3.92 rear end with LSD. What I’m struggling with is how difficult this has been to diagnose by the respective dealers. Dealer #2 was much better at diagnosis, listening and ultimately solving the problem. I equate it to just seeing more vehicles and having more tenured staff and mechanics than the 1st dealer. Tracing this all the way back I had zero issues for the first 16k miles or so. Towed a boat and launched and recovered at a very shallow ramp which had the rear end submerged for >5-10 mins. They shared that this was a potential introduction of moisture to the fluid, which makes sense cause I had the issue for the subsequent 3k miles and upon seeing the fluid they said it had bubbles in it but was not milky at all. You drive so often you become numb to changes over time but I can tell you this has also fixed the surging when letting off the brake or restarting from stop/start and the truck is more stable when crossing expansion areas on the highway like bridge transitions. They also suggested doing the rear differential fluid service every 30k miles anyway having seen other issues, especially those that tow more. Hoping this helps others experiencing the issue.


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[Irish11]

I have a 2019 ram 1500 Laramie that also vibrates at low speed while turning or backing. I have had it in the Dealership 3 times now and the last time they were able to duplicate the issue. They drained the rear fluid and refilled it with some type of additive. That did not work and am schedule to go back in for a 4th time. I bought this truck new this year. Will post if and when they fix the problem.

 

[RamCares]

I have a 2019 ram 1500 Laramie that also vibrates at low speed while turning or backing. I have had it in the Dealership 3 times now and the last time they were able to duplicate the issue. They drained the rear fluid and refilled it with some type of additive. That did not work and am schedule to go back in for a 4th time. I bought this truck new this year. Will post if and when they fix the problem.

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[sjhoggard]

Sorry if this a dupe, but I searched for vibration and couldn’t find anything similar. I have a 2019 1500 limited with the 5.7 ( no etorque) and 22 inch rims. It has 28k miles, almost all highway (no towing). I have noticed that as I start to turn to pull into my driveway (low speed), I feel a vibration in the steering wheel and hear a noise that sounds like it is coming from the front drivers suspension as I turn the wheel. I can even feel it in the floorboard and pedals. I have the stock Goodyear’s and have made no mods to the suspension or brakes. I mentioned it at last oil change and of course they found nothing and couldn’t duplicate. I also sometimes think I can “feel” something rubbing or catching as I turn while I drive as well. It seems to happen turning right or left. Anyone else experience this?

I have same issue. Almost feels like it is a modulation in the steering when taking low turn corners..and I believe while under breaking at times to...a slow turn under braking. I took to Ram dealer and since I can’t recreate it they won’t do anything about it. Coming up to my bumper to bumper warranty expiration at 36k. Very worried. What to do and have you found root cause of this yet?