Why is my Chevy Silverado making a clunking noise?

Why is my Chevy Silverado making a clunking noise?

A loud clunk from the front end during low speed turns, which is particularly noticeable on unimproved roads. The clunk vibration travels up to the steering wheel, particularly while turning the wheel. GM has released numerous TSBs, either calling to grease or replace the intermediate steering shaft.

Where does the clunk come from on the front of a Silverado?

Exactly – that’s why I spent quite bit of effort looking at the front end parts (i.e. ball joints, bearings, bushings, tie-rods, etc.). Finally noticed that when I pushed the front end up and down while standing beside the vehicle, the noise was actually coming from behind the cab.

Where does the lifter sound come from on a Chevy Silverado?

You can hear lifter click best around the top of the engine, and isolate the noise with a stethoscope against the valve cover. It will occur at idle and increases as you rev the engine, continuing even when the engine is warm. Valve lifter noise is detrimental and should be addressed quickly.

Where can you hear the knocking of the engine?

The knocking can be heard around the top of the engine, but is much louder if you listen in the front wheel wells or beneath the truck. After a few minutes, engine heat closes the piston/cylinder tolerances and the knock goes away.

What to do if your Ford F150 makes a creaking noise?

This kind of repair demands patience, a good ear, and silicon spray to isolate. An assistant to push the hood down repeatedly, while you spray one joint at a time with the silicon spray, will help isolate the noise. The worn bushing or pad can then be replaced.

What causes a whirring noise at the front of the car?

If you have a ‘whirring’ or ‘humming’ noise coming from the front of your vehicle, you may have a worn wheel bearing. This video shows how to verify the problem – even if the bearing hasn’t worn to the point that there is movement in the wheel

A loud clunk from the front end during low speed turns, which is particularly noticeable on unimproved roads. The clunk vibration travels up to the steering wheel, particularly while turning the wheel. GM has released numerous TSBs, either calling to grease or replace the intermediate steering shaft.

Why does my front end make a creaking noise?

You need to have an ASE qualified tech Inspect your vehicle on a lift. They will check suspension, steering, etc to properly troubleshoot. Sound could be several things. It’s the lower front control arm bushings.

Why does my Ford Fusion make a weird noise?

There’s a weird noise coming from the righ side of the front end, like a door that’s opening slowly noise or something. Where I live, we have speed bumps (I always SLOWLY go over them) and that’s when the sond is more evident, or any other big bump for that matter.

What’s the weird noise coming from the front of my car?

Its been doing this ever since it got cold. There’s a weird noise coming from the right side of the front end, like a door that’s opening slowly noise or something. Where I live, we have speed bumps (I always SLOWLY go over them) and that’s when the sound is more evident, or any other big bump for that matter.

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