the tires seem to skip when I turn the wheel hard in either direction.

Asked by Mark11057 Jun 18, 2013 at 11:06 AM about the 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Extended Cab LB 4WD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

I notice it most when turn at a low speed with the steering wheel turned hard in either direction. It feels like the tires are skipping

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Limited slip differentials will do this when they are in dire need of an oil change. As you turn, the outside wheel spins faster than the inside wheel, if the limited slip diff fluid is dirty it will cause the clutches to be sticky at lower speeds making the drive train bind then release causing the vehicle to shake a little and the wheels to chirp a bit. Something to look into...

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