Tire Hop Or Poor Handling

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 GMC Safari and 2002 Chevrolet Astro. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Step	Action	Yes	No
DEFINITION: The tire/wheel bounce with a frequency directly related to the vehicle speed.
1	Did you review the General Description and perform the necessary inspections?	Go to Step 2	Go to Symptoms - Suspension General Diagnosis
2	Verify that the tires hop or that the vehicle handles poorly. Does the vehicle handle normally?	System OK	Go to Step 3
3	Inspect the tires for uneven wear or damage. Are the tires worn or damaged?	Go to Step 7	Go to Step 4
4	Inspect the tires and wheels for missing wheel weights. Are the wheel weights missing?	Go to Step 8	Go to Step 5
5	Inspect the tires and wheels for excessive runout. Does the tire and wheel have excessive runout?	Go to Step 7	Go to Step 6
6	Inspect the shock absorbers/struts for wear or damage. Refer to Struts Or Shock Absorbers On - Vehicle Testing . Are the shock absorbers/struts worn or damaged?	Go to Step 9	Go to Step 2
7	Replace the tire/wheel if necessary. Refer to TIRE MOUNTING & DISMOUNTING . Did you complete the repair?	Go to Step 10	-
8	Balance the tire and wheel assembly. Did you complete the repair?	Go to Step 10	-
9	Replace the shock absorbers/struts. Refer to SHOCK ABSORBER REPLACEMENT (RWD) or SHOCK ABSORBER REPLACEMENT (AWD) in Front Suspension or SHOCK ABSORBER REPLACEMENT in Rear Suspension. Did you complete the repair?	Go to Step 10	-
10	Operate the system in order to verify the repair. Did you correct the condition?	System OK	Go to Step 3