Get the Best Priced Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Axle

The demands of a pickup truck put even more pressure on each axle. Connecting the wheels in the vehicle to the transmission, the pole-like axle shaft is constantly moving as long as the wheels are rolling. There is one axle for each set of wheels. It may wear out over time, or become broken, bent, or otherwise damaged by impacts. A broken axle is no laughing matter; you won't be going anywhere fast. Fortunately, it can be replaced, but at a cost. Significant savings is possible by finding parts online.

How to Know Your Axle Is Bad

Your Chevrolet Silverado 1500 for sale has given you several years of reliability. An axle problem can crop up at any time, and is often accompanied by recognizable symptoms. One of the most common ones are clicking noises when you turn. These are caused by worn, loose joints. You might also feel excessive vibrations when driving. An imbalanced axle shaft will vibrate, which can increase with speed. The problem can progress to the point that handling the vehicle can become tough. It's not only a comfort issue, but a safety one as well. A torn boot can cause grease to accumulate on a tire's inside edge, and will eventually cause the CV joint to fail. Your 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 should be fine for a while, but these are signs to eventually look out for.

What Is a CV Axle For?

A CV axle is one with constant velocity (CV) joints. It delivers flexible power to wheels, and is used in vehicles with all-wheel, front-wheel, and sometimes rear-wheel drives. A CV joint, or boot, may need to be replaced. It's often much less than the axle itself, and may be purchased for under $20 each.

Considerations When Replacing a Pickup Truck Axle

Axle ratio is a term you will encounter when shopping for axles. Since it is not like buying optional Chevrolet Silverado 1500 accessories, an axle needs some serious thinking. The axle ratio refers to the gears found in the differential that links the rear axle to the driveshaft, and engine. Optional ratios may be listed on the vehicle's window sticker, but most often you have a standard axle ratio to use. A general rule is as the ratio goes up, the higher the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 towing capacity. Higher numbers also mean a lower fuel economy. Another consideration is the gross axle weight rating, or GAWR. It is the maximum distributed weight an axle can support.

Silverado 1500 Axle Recall

In 2015, GMC issued a recall due to the risk of a rear wheel separating. It called for affected axles to be replaced. The factory installed parts were not properly heat treated before vehicle assembly, which could lead to a separated rear wheel, and a potential crash while driving.

Cost of Replacing an Axle

The Chevrolet Silverado 1500 reviews may have been appealing, but might not have told you what it'd cost to change an axle. No matter what, you must find a new axle that meets the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 specs. An axle itself can cost you hundreds of dollars or more. Replacing an axle/half shaft pair in front of a 2016 model is from $608 to $1,690, and up to around $850 for just one. A single rear axle/half shaft can cost nearly $900 or as low as $350, but both can cost you in excess of $1,600 as well. That includes parts and labor. You can save on parts at PartsGeek.com, because all are sold exclusively online, resulting in less overhead that enables us to let you save too.