Noise while turning steering wheel

Baja 252 · August 10, 2014

So I've had this noise before while turning the steering wheel on my 2001 chevy p/u, the dealer replaced the steering shaft to a newer design. Maybe it was a recall, I can't remember.

Now at 50k miles my 2010 has started to make the same type of noise. Not really a squeak, more of a rubbing noise that sounds like it's coming from inside the steering column when I turn the wheel left or right. Is it the same thing? Is there a way to grease it?

gmtech4 · August 10, 2014

No

00Silverado4x4 · August 11, 2014

Fluid level/condition good? Might need to add/change fluid.

ram1067 · August 11, 2014

ive been living with the noise for a looooong time........and still no fix! some say replace steering box.....not sure if I want to spend 600-800 bills

to find out it didn't fix the problem

thanks GM!

Gurrzt · August 11, 2014

Could be what I call the rack and pinion "moaning" that is to say either the fluid is low, or your seals are bad in the rack and pinion unit. Does this happen when the vehicle is first started?

JMHO

ram1067 · August 11, 2014

Could be what I call the rack and pinion "moaning" that is to say either the fluid is low, or your seals are bad in the rack and pinion unit. Does this happen when the vehicle is first started?

JMHO

Does a 4x4 have rack and pinion?.......I don't think they do.

Baja 252 · August 12, 2014

Could be what I call the rack and pinion "moaning" that is to say either the fluid is low, or your seals are bad in the rack and pinion unit. Does this happen when the vehicle is first started?

JMHO

Does it all the time, hot or cold.

Fluid level/condition good? Might need to add/change fluid.

Fluid looks good and full.

imcgyver · August 18, 2014

Hello, I had the same issue with my 2008 Silverado, dealer said replace everything but to me it did not sound right, what I did find out by searching is that on the steering shaft after it goes through the firewall has a part number decal that rubbed off to the adhesive which caught on to the rubber of the steering boot which stretched the rubber making the moaning noise, removed the decal, replaced boot no more noise.

Ron

GMCustomerService · August 18, 2014

Hey 2010 Denali AWD,

Sorry to hear about the steering issues you’ve been experiencing. That rubbing noise is definitely annoying. I’m glad to see that some members have given you their insight and advice. If you decide to get it out checked out by the dealership, feel free to send me a private message. I’d be happy and willing to assist any way I can.

Regards,

Eddie A.

GM Customer Care

ram1067 · August 19, 2014

Hey 2010 Denali AWD,

Sorry to hear about the steering issues you’ve been experiencing. That rubbing noise is definitely annoying. I’m glad to see that some members have given you their insight and advice. If you decide to get it out checked out by the dealership, feel free to send me a private message. I’d be happy and willing to assist any way I can.

Regards,

Eddie A.

GM Customer Care

PM sent about my issue with the groan hopefully you have some answers. THX

GMCustomerService · August 19, 2014

chevy1067,

I responded to your PM regarding this concern.

Eddie A.

GM Customer Care

stadt11 · August 19, 2014

Can you make that a public vs. private message? There are lots of guys with the issue, including myself, without any real "fix", but if you have any insight Eddie it would be greatly appreciated!

ram1067 · August 20, 2014

Can you make that a public vs. private message? There are lots of guys with the issue, including myself, without any real "fix", but if you have any insight Eddie it would be greatly appreciated!

AMEN! THAT WOULD BE NICE! GM CC......