Camaro problem

b1gpoppa · 01-22-2019, 08:08 PM

I drive a 17 Maro and just today driving on the turnpike/highway I felt my car moving too much to the sides. It felt pretty dangerous so I had to drive slower at around 60mph. It only happens in high speeds. The steering wheel moves to the side, but even when I hold the steering wheel the tires feel like they are moving me to the sides. Any ideas what this can be

DenverTaco07 · 01-22-2019, 08:18 PM

grooves in the highway? wide tires on concrete type highway with the grooves that run parrallel with the lane can do this.

Shawnqa800720 · 01-22-2019, 08:18 PM

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Originally Posted by b1gpoppa

I drive a 17 Maro and just today driving on the turnpike/highway I felt my car moving too much to the sides. It felt pretty dangerous so I had to drive slower at around 60mph. It only happens in high speeds. The steering wheel moves to the side, but even when I hold the steering wheel the tires feel like they are moving me to the sides. Any ideas what this can be

Was this after a trip to the local watering hole

My car often goes side to side after many tequilas....

b1gpoppa · 01-22-2019, 08:24 PM

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Originally Posted by DenverTaco07

grooves in the highway? wide tires on concrete type highway with the grooves that run parrallel with the lane can do this.

I've been driving in the same highway for months. Just last week I felt a little bit of moving. But today it was really noticeable, I couldn't drive at 70mph+ it felt too dangerous.

DenverTaco07 · 01-22-2019, 08:26 PM

well you've come to the right place, someone here will know.

b1gpoppa · 01-22-2019, 08:37 PM

I also forgot to mention that I hit some hard 0-60s with wheel spin last week lol

zx9rmal · 01-23-2019, 09:43 AM

Check tire pressure, tire condition, and lug bolts. Then, to the dealer.

ctrlz · 01-23-2019, 10:19 AM

Agree with above that tires are first thing to check.
What you are describing sounds like torque steer. In a RWD drive car that could mean rear suspension components are worn/damaged.
Can you also post more detailed description of your car? Turbo-4... but any mods, etc.?

Silentlegion · 01-23-2019, 10:57 AM

Hi fairly new to the camaro here myself but for the pontiac g8 that i had the sway bar would cause this issue or the lower control arms.... just to things to look at if you haven't yet. Just check to see if they are still good solid pieces that give no play, if any of them do give play or are not sold replace or tighten down.

ZED SLED · 01-23-2019, 11:14 AM

It's probably just retaliating from being called a 'Maro'

ParisTNDude · 01-23-2019, 11:14 AM

I had that happen once when the after market trailing arm bushings failed. It was definitely scary and strange enough it only showed it's ugly head in the rain. I changed them back to the stock and the issue cleared up. That's my story and I'm sticking to it.

b1gpoppa · 01-23-2019, 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by ctrlz

Agree with above that tires are first thing to check.
What you are describing sounds like torque steer. In a RWD drive car that could mean rear suspension components are worn/damaged.
Can you also post more detailed description of your car? Turbo-4... but any mods, etc.?

Bone stock except for some underglow I had installed

*mlee* · 01-23-2019, 11:34 AM

There are quite a few of these threads... Not sure if this is the same.

https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=500793

Turkish01 · 01-23-2019, 01:03 PM

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Originally Posted by b1gpoppa

I drive a 17 Maro and just today driving on the turnpike/highway I felt my car moving too much to the sides. It felt pretty dangerous so I had to drive slower at around 60mph. It only happens in high speeds. The steering wheel moves to the side, but even when I hold the steering wheel the tires feel like they are moving me to the sides. Any ideas what this can be

Are you in south Florida? It’s been really windy here the last week. I’ve noticed it driving on the highway as well. I’m in a loaner Camaro right now as I’m getting the “new shudder fix” done and it’s also swaying in the wind

01-22-2019, 08:08 PM	#1
b1gpoppa Drives: 17' Turbocharged Camaro Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Florida Posts: 24	Camaro problem I drive a 17 Maro and just today driving on the turnpike/highway I felt my car moving too much to the sides. It felt pretty dangerous so I had to drive slower at around 60mph. It only happens in high speeds. The steering wheel moves to the side, but even when I hold the steering wheel the tires feel like they are moving me to the sides. Any ideas what this can be

01-22-2019, 08:18 PM	#2
DenverTaco07 Drives: 2017 SS 1LE, 2017 Volt, 2013 Pilot Join Date: May 2014 Location: Colorado Posts: 4,274	grooves in the highway? wide tires on concrete type highway with the grooves that run parrallel with the lane can do this. __________________ 2017 SS 1LE \| HBM \| Vortech V3-Si supercharger (620RWHP and 575ft lbs) \| PDR \| Black Bowties \| Illuminated Front Black Bowtie \| Illuminated Door Sills \| Smoked Tails \| vented seats mod

01-22-2019, 08:26 PM	#5
DenverTaco07 Drives: 2017 SS 1LE, 2017 Volt, 2013 Pilot Join Date: May 2014 Location: Colorado Posts: 4,274	well you've come to the right place, someone here will know. __________________ 2017 SS 1LE \| HBM \| Vortech V3-Si supercharger (620RWHP and 575ft lbs) \| PDR \| Black Bowties \| Illuminated Front Black Bowtie \| Illuminated Door Sills \| Smoked Tails \| vented seats mod

01-23-2019, 09:43 AM	#7
zx9rmal Drives: '20 ZL1 M6 Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: FT. Lauderdale, FL Posts: 717	Check tire pressure, tire condition, and lug bolts. Then, to the dealer. __________________ Mal Ft. Lauderdale, FL '20 Camaro ZL1 M6 '22 Kawasaki ZX-14R

01-23-2019, 11:14 AM	#10
ZED SLED Drives: 2017 Mosaic Bk ZL1 M6 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: South of Raleigh, NC Posts: 9,474 View My Garage	It's probably just retaliating from being called a 'Maro' __________________

01-22-2019, 08:37 PM	#6
b1gpoppa Drives: 17' Turbocharged Camaro Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Florida Posts: 24	I also forgot to mention that I hit some hard 0-60s with wheel spin last week lol

01-23-2019, 10:19 AM	#8
ctrlz Drives: 2017 2SS, 50th pkg, M6, MRC, NPP Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Ocean City, NJ Posts: 3,175	Agree with above that tires are first thing to check. What you are describing sounds like torque steer. In a RWD drive car that could mean rear suspension components are worn/damaged. Can you also post more detailed description of your car? Turbo-4... but any mods, etc.?

01-23-2019, 10:57 AM	#9
Silentlegion Drives: 2019 Camaro 2SS Manual (Karnage) Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Spring, TX Posts: 51	Hi fairly new to the camaro here myself but for the pontiac g8 that i had the sway bar would cause this issue or the lower control arms.... just to things to look at if you haven't yet. Just check to see if they are still good solid pieces that give no play, if any of them do give play or are not sold replace or tighten down.

01-23-2019, 11:14 AM	#11
ParisTNDude Owning SSes for 50 Years Drives: Sharkskin Grey LT1 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Paris, TN Posts: 3,139 View My Garage	I had that happen once when the after market trailing arm bushings failed. It was definitely scary and strange enough it only showed it's ugly head in the rain. I changed them back to the stock and the issue cleared up. That's my story and I'm sticking to it. __________________ The new ride: 2023 Camaro, LT1, Sharkskin Grey Previous Performance Cars: 1966 Chevelle SS 4M, 2010 Corvette 6M 1968 Dodge Charger R/T Auto 2012 1SS 6M 1982 Corvette Auto 2010 1SS 6A 1984 Corvette Auto 2016 2SS 8A 1999 Camaro Auto 2017 HBM 1SS 1le 2002 C5 Corvette 6M 2018 2SS 2006 Corvette Auto 2023 Camaro LT1

01-23-2019, 11:34 AM	#13
mlee CamaroFans.com Drives: ZLE & ZR2 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Conroe, TX Posts: 37,490 View My Garage	There are quite a few of these threads... Not sure if this is the same. https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=500793 __________________

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