Suspension Bottoms
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 GMC Jimmy and 2003 Chevrolet Blazer. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
DEFINITION: A loud bang or thump that can usually be felt and/or heard when the vehicle is driven over bumps. This condition is commonly noticed when the vehicle trim height is too low.
- Did you review the General Description and perform the necessary inspections? If yes, go to next step. If no, go to SYMPTOMS - SUSPENSION GENERAL DIAGNOSIS .
- Verify that the suspension bottoms. Does the vehicle operate normally? If yes, system okay. If no, go to next step.
- Check for vehicle overloading and correct the overloading condition as necessary. Did you find and correct the condition? If yes, go to step 6. If no, go to next step.
- Inspect shock absorbers, coil springs, torsion bars or leaf springs for damage or wear and repair as necessary. Did you find and correct the condition? If yes, go to step 6. If no, go to next step.
- Inspect the vehicle trim height. Refer to TRIM HEIGHT INSPECTION PROCEDURE . Did you complete the trim height inspection procedure? If yes, go to next step.
- Operate the vehicle in order to verify the repair. Did you correct the condition? If yes, system is okay. If no, go to step 3.