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I posted this problem in a different post, but thought it may get more view on its own.

  Allong with the steering wheel clunk I have this rattle sound from up front (I assume is not a related issue)

 It is somewhat intermantant, but I can hear it at all speeds, on the brakes or not, and in turns or not, although it seems to be louder while turning.

  It almost sounds like a tin can is dragging under the front, not sure how to best describe it.  Mostly from the front right tire area.

  Its really annoying...not sure what it is.  Also often times when I hear this I feel a grinding noise in the wheel, and floor.  This grinding / rubbing seems to be harmonic with the motion of the tahoe at slow speeds, almost as if the rotor is rubbing in one spot, to best describe it.

  I know its tough to describe / understand, any direction would be great!!!

 Thanks!

   Mike

tmf6902 Senior Enthusiast

tmf6902

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When I first got my truck I heard something like that....turns out there was a thin metal type sticker on my drive shaft...it had the model number and stuff on it.  the corner of it had come unglued from the drive shaft, and when it spun it hit my frame.  Anyway I would check the CV shafts or something that spins for a lable....it sounds dumb but it's what was causing all sorts of noise on my truck.
greyghost03 Senior Enthusiast

greyghost03

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I have a weird gurguling/rattling vibration noise coming from under the drivers side of the cab and was going to post about it. ??? It has done this since I bought it and is getting worse.

 

It happens at part idle and gets worse when I turn but not at 1/2 to WOT. Had someone listen to it in the driveway while I tried to make it do it.  Kinda sounds like it's part of the exhaust but we couldn't isolate it.

 

Don't think it's from my exhaust because the noise sounds like it's before the muffler.  Prob. take back to the dealer to let them fix it - warranty  :)

timk49 Enthusiast

timk49

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Just fixed a co-workers 98 Tahoe last Friday. There was a clunking noise comming from the drivers side wheel area. We could duplicate when parked by lifting the body up and down repeatedly. Turned out to be a loose upper shock mount. Cranked it back down and the noise dissappeared. It probably isnt your problem but just thought i'd throw it out there.

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