Suspicious suspension

I have noticed that since I got this car, not that long ago, the suspension kind of floats when it's parked or stopped.

I can push the body of the car, and it will move back and forth more than "seems right." Same when I let go off the brake right after getting into park–it recoils.

Any thoughts? Is it normal operation, anything I need to check, something to address (where/how)?

Thanks in advance!

Oh, Jaysus. Drive more, worry less... And use your parking brake.

1854sailor said:

Oh, Jaysus. Drive more, worry less...

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Dear eight pound, six ounce, newborn baby Jaysus?

I ride a motorcycle, and rarely have a luxury of a "cage", my wife drives this car and asks about it once a week...

does it still move around if you use the parking brake before you release the foot brake when parked?

If your wife is asking, just get it your suspension checked at a mechanic. It is probably worn out and needs to be replaced. Many drive cars without a fresh suspension, not overly dangerous unless you get into an emergency situation...

Sounds like you're experiencing DSG park pawls, they are rather sloppy loose, 3-4" of roll at max. I recommend using the parking brake if you're parking on any sort of incline

cleaver said:

If your wife is asking, just get it your suspension checked at a mechanic. It is probably worn out and needs to be replaced. Many drive cars without a fresh suspension, not overly dangerous unless you get into an emergency situation...

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It's a 2015 GSW. I highly doubt the suspension is "worn out".

If the wife is asking, get the suspension looked at & save yourself the grief.

My 2015 GSW has none of those symptoms. Have you checked the records fo the car? Salvage title? Any accidents that may have altered the ride?

As some have suggested above, probably not using the parking brake...

Okay, so I did a little experiment this morning. With the wagon on a level surface, the DSG in Park, and the parking brake released, I could push the car back and forth a couple of inches. With the parking brake applied, it wouldn't roll a bit. Q.E.D.

1854sailor said:

Okay, so I did a little experiment this morning. With the wagon on a level surface, the DSG in Park, and the parking brake released, I could push the car back and forth a couple of inches. With the parking brake applied, it wouldn't roll a bit. Q.E.D.

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If a husband gives that explanation, is he still wrong?

Bob S. said:

If a husband gives that explanation, is he still wrong?

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But of course. It took me years to get my wife to use the parking brake...

Bob S. said:

If a husband gives that explanation, is he still wrong?

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Yes. I just went through this with my wife. She heard a noise I couldn't hear and neither could the dealer tech or the local garage tech. After putting in new axles, brakes and full suspension and shocks and new tires with an alignment and balance. She could still hear something. Fortunately for her the AC quit and she bought her a new car. Now she hears a new noise, the payment sucking out of her wallet. She went without a car payment for 5 years. Fortunately for me we don't co-mingle our finances, so I don't hear it myself!

740gle said:

sounds like you're experiencing dsg park pawls, they are rather sloppy loose, 3-4" of roll at max. I recommend using the parking brake if you're parking on any sort of incline

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yup! ^^^