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08-30-2009, 07:51 PM | #1 |
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Steering Squeak
The '05 GMC Sierra (40,900 miles) has a squeak, mostly noticeable when parking. When I turn all the way to the left something squeaks, when I turn the wheel all the way to the right it sounds more like a tire is squealing. Brand new tires, but the same stuff happened on the old ones. Power Steering reservoir is full. Should I just grease up all the fittings in the front end and see what happens or is this yet another famous problem for these trucks?
Any ideas? Thanks.
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09-11-2009, 05:11 PM | #2 |
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Re: Steering Squeak
it could be the bearing at the I shaft is worn and needs to be replaced. it`ll do this when the bearings get a flat spot
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09-13-2009, 06:23 PM | #3 |
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Re: Steering Squeak
I can't imagine something like that, the truck only has 41,000 miles. It's just a very slight squeak...but enough to irritate you.
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09-13-2009, 09:56 PM | #4 |
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Re: Steering Squeak
If it only happens when you are turned at the outer locks, then I imagine it is just the usual power steering pump screech when it is under heavy load, like at the extremes of the your wheel turn.
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09-13-2009, 10:59 PM | #5 |
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Re: Steering Squeak
Yeah, just at the outer locks. I'll stop worrying...But whenever I hear it I picture myself in a rusted out '84 Tempo with duct tape brake taillight housings. Well, you get the idea.
Thanks.
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