Steering chatter under 5 mph normal?
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Steering chatter under 5 mph normal?
Just purchased my 2017 Stingray with 14,000 miles. When turning the steering wheel somewhat tightly to back out of a parking spot (as done in any other vehicle) the car acts like a 4wheel drive vehicle when you put it in 4wheel low. Just doesn't like a sharp turn. This happens in going forward as well. Is this normal for a vette? I never experienced this in my 350Z. A bit concerned. Thanks for any ideas.
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Congrats on purchasing your ‘17, and as mentioned the tire chatter is normal with the OEM runflats.
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Just purchased my 2017 Stingray with 14,000 miles. When turning the steering wheel somewhat tightly to back out of a parking spot (as done in any other vehicle) the car acts like a 4wheel drive vehicle when you put it in 4wheel low. Just doesn't like a sharp turn. This happens in going forward as well. Is this normal for a vette? I never experienced this in my 350Z. A bit concerned. Thanks for any ideas.
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This tag was attached to the shifter when we took delivery of our new 2019. I realize this doesn't happen with used Corvettes, just another reminder that the noise is "normal".
This situation is more noticeable in colder temperatures. Also more prominent in Grand Sports and ZO6's because of the wider front tires.
