7 Signs Your Chevy’s Suspension Needs Attention

Many drivers don’t realize how vital their suspension is for safe, comfortable, controlled driving until the shocks, springs, and struts deteriorate. Excessive bouncing, wonky cornering, dipped braking, and loose steering are all signs you need to visit your Chevy dealer for immediate suspension repair. Let’s look at the key symptoms of a faulty suspension in more detail. 

Bouncing on Each Bump and Dip

The primary purpose of the springs in the suspension is to absorb the impact of any road roughness. If one or more springs have worn out, your car will start bouncing hugely over every bump and depression in the road. This makes driving considerably less comfortable.

Nose Diving When You Brake 

Whenever you brake, the momentum of the vehicle sends its weight to the fore of the car. This significant forward force is usually countered by a strong suspension. But if your suspension is faulty, the nose of your car will start dipping excessively whenever you brake before rocking back into an even position.

Excessive Rolling When Cornering

Similarly, the suspension is supposed to keep your car level when you corner. With a malfunctioning suspension, your car might roll alarmingly with the weight of inertia every time you navigate a turn. 

Imprecise Steering and Handling

A healthy suspension keeps your wheels under tight control, responding precisely to all steering inputs. With a suspension fault, this connection is weakened, loosening your steering and impacting your overall vehicle handling. 

Squeaks, Rattles, or Clunking Noises 

Strange noises from under your car may point to a worn-out suspension component, which is no longer keeping two car parts at the correct distance from each other. If you continue driving without resolving the issue, the squeaking, rattling, knocking parts will become further damaged. 

Persistent Veering to One Side 

Wheel alignment depends mostly on the suspension. Faulty suspension parts may cause a wheel or two to become misaligned. This can lead the vehicle to pull to one side. Misaligned wheels can also exacerbate problems with the steering, braking, and tires. 

Leaning Toward One Corner 

When parked, each corner of your car should be a uniform distance from the ground. If you notice your vehicle leaning awkwardly toward one corner, you almost certainly have a suspension problem. The springs are failing to hold that part of the car at the proper height. 

Ask Your Chevy Dealer for Regular Suspension Repair and Inspections

With routine suspension inspections at your local dealership, our technicians can tune up your suspension and preempt the need for more serious repairs. It’s generally advised for drivers to have their suspension examined and repaired once a year. 

Visit Cook Chevrolet in Vassar, MI, today to have your suspension inspected or repaired by qualified professionals. We’re a local community-oriented dealership that’s been delivering top-notch cars, services, and customer care for over 35 years. 

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