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deyomatic · 08-30-2009, 07:51 PM

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.

**michael bustamante** · 09-11-2009, 05:11 PM

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

deyomatic · 09-13-2009, 06:23 PM

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.

**Palf70Step** · 09-13-2009, 09:56 PM

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.

deyomatic · 09-13-2009, 10:59 PM

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.

08-30-2009, 07:51 PM	#1
deyomatic Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wethersfield, CT Posts: 39	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. __________________ _____________________________________________ 1960 F100 (soon to be SBC/700R4) 2005 GMC Sierra

09-11-2009, 05:11 PM	#2
michael bustamante Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Albuquerque NM Posts: 7,844	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 __________________ 1967custom

09-13-2009, 06:23 PM	#3
deyomatic Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wethersfield, CT Posts: 39	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. __________________ _____________________________________________ 1960 F100 (soon to be SBC/700R4) 2005 GMC Sierra

09-13-2009, 09:56 PM	#4
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 46,747	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. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

09-13-2009, 10:59 PM	#5
deyomatic Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wethersfield, CT Posts: 39	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. __________________ _____________________________________________ 1960 F100 (soon to be SBC/700R4) 2005 GMC Sierra



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