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Leaf Spring Squeaks/Creeks-2014 1500

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20feetup Enthusiast

20feetup

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MY 16 has started to squeak bad when under 30 degrees in the morning while going over speedtables. Sounds worse than my 01 Tahoe with 200k + on it.

GMCustomerService Senior Enthusiast

GMCustomerService

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Hi 20feetup,

 

We can imagine how displeasing this squeaking concern must be. If we can help in any way, feel free to send us a private message with your VIN, contact information, and servicing dealership.

 

Regards,

 

Anthony

GM Customer Care

HondaHawkGT Senior Enthusiast

HondaHawkGT

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The grease was applied to the pads at the end of each leaf. You can see the grease so I know they did it. However, after initially being "fixed", the noise is back. Not happy. Now i get to find even more time to waste taking my truck back to the dealership to repair.....again.

Wash the ends of the springs with a pressure washer. Afterwards, spray the plastic pads with a dry lube, either graphite or PTFE-based. Grease attracts dirt, which works in between the plastic pads and the main leaf spring, creating the squeak. If it still squeaks, the pads could be damaged or the leaf spring bushings could be the source of the noise.

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corvetteii Enthusiast

corvetteii

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My 2014 Sierra Denali with 49k mi is driving me nuts with the leaf spring squeaking & creaking! I have sprayed some fluid film and it fixed if for a month but it's back. Worse in humid environments. Is there a good solution yet? Updated leaf spring pads? My 2010 never had this spring noise! Come on GM, a $60k truck should not sound like a 1955 pickup in parking lots...embarrassing to say the least.

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Saudxha New Member

Saudxha

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I’m from saudi arabia and i have a 14 sierra 1500 z71 , SAME PROBLEM , it only has 70.000km on it , I’ve had an 11 gmc sierra truck , it had a 300.000km on it , NOTHING WAS WRONG WITH IT , the dealer refused to help me , literally the exact same thing happened to me

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onedash Enthusiast

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Mine recently began making a pretty loud clunking sound so I took it to the dealer and they said the leaf springs need a shim and lubrication but I also had a loud squealing coming from the front whenever I turn and that turned out to be the calipers so they replace the calipers and brake lines under warranty because they were sticking but then wanted $1,069 to replace the front rotors front pads turn rear rotors and replace the pads so I said just do the warranty work and took it to mr. Tire for brakes they said the back was fine didn't need any work they said the front rotors had plenty of meat so turn those put new shoes on front $259 and they didn't fix the clunk because apparently it wasn't covered under my extended warranty I despise going to the dealer for maintenance. You'd think of the pads wore out prematurely because of faulty calipers they would be covered. 

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Gi.joe New Member

Gi.joe

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My truck is making this squeaking noise. I noticed the middle spring is shifted on both sides and scraping the shackles. Dealer sprayed grease all over them and said it's ok. 3 Spring shops have all said it needs to be replaced. Truck back at dealer now with this issue, loose steering, and ball joints popping w/ steering sway.

 

Will also be requesting GM employee signature stating everything is fine, then taking to a front end specialist and suspension shop for expert advice. 

 

Purpose bought truck for towing and now too afraid to tow with family inside. 

Gi.joe New Member

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Forgot to mention. Based on the price of the leaf spring assembly in comparison to the labor rates of continuously cleaning inspecting a greasing these things, it would be far more cost effective for GM to replace them up front. I guess the new GM maintenance concept and philosophy is the reason behind the continuing rise in unit costs.

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