WHY DO FLYWHEEL KEEP BRAKING TEETH

Asked by GIRLYTAMMY1 May 13, 2008 at 09:56 AM about the 1999 Chevrolet Tahoe

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

4 Answers

27,685

Your starter is the only mechanism that applies force to the flywheel teeth. I would have your starter inspected and make sure it's installed properly. This is not a common problem. You might even have a faulty flywheel. Hopefully your mechanic isn't pulling your leg.

1 people found this helpful.
965

starters sometimes have shims in between the starter and the block... if yours has come out, the alignment of the starter could be off, and that could cause flywheel problems

we apoligise about the above remark.your vehicle has a aluminum fly wheel,the stater is breaking the teeth off ,but i dont think the starter is the problem.Where the flywheel bolts to the back of crank(5 bolts) they crack at the bolts and start to not turn true-like a wiggle wobble.eather way the tranny is going to have to be droped to change the flywheel.you should check into weather or not it can be replaced with a steel one,i think it can,but not sure,

1 people found this helpful.

Your Answer:

Tahoe

Looking for a Used Tahoe in your area?

CarGurus has 781 nationwide Tahoe listings starting at $7,499.

Postal Code:

CarGurus Experts

  • #1
    John Carson
    Reputation
    3,570
  • #2
    Rowefast
    Reputation
    2,290
  • #3
    Gene Arnett
    Reputation
    2,150
View All

Find great deals from top-rated dealers

Search

Related Models For Sale

Used GMC Yukon
10 Great Deals out of 932 listings starting at $6,900
Used Chevrolet Suburban
7 Great Deals out of 531 listings starting at $4,999
Used Cadillac Escalade
16 Great Deals out of 448 listings starting at $5,000
Used Chevrolet Silverado 1500
170 Great Deals out of 7,384 listings starting at $6,995
Used Ford Expedition
17 Great Deals out of 634 listings starting at $3,966
Used Ford F-150
303 Great Deals out of 13,538 listings starting at $3,888
Used Toyota 4Runner
19 Great Deals out of 523 listings starting at $14,995
Used Dodge Durango
60 Great Deals out of 1,848 listings starting at $6,987
Used GMC Sierra 1500
136 Great Deals out of 7,830 listings starting at $5,500
Used Ford Explorer
59 Great Deals out of 1,841 listings starting at $6,990
Used GMC Yukon XL
12 Great Deals out of 704 listings starting at $9,999
Used Jeep Grand Cherokee
129 Great Deals out of 3,665 listings starting at $4,295

Content submitted by Users is not endorsed by CarGurus, does not express the opinions of CarGurus, and should not be considered reviewed, screened, or approved by CarGurus. Please refer to CarGurus Terms of Use. Content will be removed if CarGurus becomes aware that it violates our policies.