Why My Steering Wheel Shakes: Top 3 causes and how to fix it ?

What's the worst thing you've ever experienced while driving your car?
Many people come to say one of the most annoying things that can happen to car is steering wheel shakes.Left unchecked, a shaking steering wheel often gets worse over time. If you have this problem, you may be able to continue driving for some time, but you should have it checked right away because it could be a malfunction that affects the safety of your vehicle.

We have listed the top three common causes of steering wheel shaking as follows,hope this article will help you figure out what's wrong and what you can do to fix it.

Causes of Steering Wheel Shaking

1.Warped Brake Rotors

What's happening : If you feel a pulsing in the brake pedal and a wobbling of the steering wheel when slowing at highway speeds, your rotors could be signaling trouble. When you step on the brake and the brake pads press down on the rotors, the rotors become extremely hot. Naturally, this heat can cause the rotors to become worn, warped, and uneven over time. Since your brake pads will be pressing onto a surface that isn’t smooth, your braking and steering won’t feel smooth either.

The reason this happens is because the surface of your brake rotors wears down over time and gets too thin. This causes them to not be able to dissipate the heat generated by braking that they used to be able to when they were new. When the rotors are constantly being heated and then cooled it causes them to warp.This makes it so when you apply the brakes the brake pads will pulse in and out as they follow the rotors warpage.

What to do : The only good way to fix this type of problem is to replace the brake pads and rotors.

2.Uneven or Unbalanced Tires 

What's happening: If your steering wheel shakes while driving and not when you are stepping on the brake pedal then you might have a tire problem.All tires need to be balanced before they are installed on vehicles. Sometimes these weights fall off after being used for a while. If this happens then you might notice your steering wheel shaking when you go more than 20-30 miles per hour.

What to do : To check if this is the problem you can simply have your tires re-balanced. Many tire shops will do this for free. Another thing that happens is sometimes the tires come apart inside and cause a bulge. This bulge will cause the steering wheel to shake. You can usually see the bulge just by looking at the tire and running your hand over it.

3. Alignment Problems

What's happening: If you drive on rough roads and have not had an alignment for a while this could be the cause of your steering wheel shake problem. A vehicle that is out of alignment will usually cause the tires to wear uneven and this can cause the shaking problem. 

What to do : The only way to confirm this is to have the alignment checked.

Anyway,no matter the culprit for your shaking steering wheel, it is in your best interest to troubleshoot the problem and repair it quickly. Steering wheel shakes can be a small, simple issue such as a loose bolt or uneven tire tread, but they can also indicate a much larger problem that could lead to the demise of your vehicle if ignored. Be sure to investigate the various components of each of your car’s systems, and do your best to eliminate the problem as soon as possible.

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