2014 Sierra Front End and Driveline Squeaks Bangs

[hairybumcrack]

Two issues my 1500 4x4 has seems to have recently. It has 32000 kms on it and has the All Terrain package with 20's on it - completely stock.

 

Front end is squeaky. When making low speed turns, or parallel parking the entire front end squeaks like crazy. Happens when turning the wheels.

 

Rear end is better. Not sure whether the u-joint is cooked or something other than that. Heavy clunking going into gear, especially when backing up, and it feels like the rear differential is binding as I hear banging which sounds like diff. I had a problem in an older Dodge when coming off the highway where it would bind (recall) and this sounds similar to that.

 

I know others complained about squeaky u-joints which you could hear when accelerating. I have the same problem but I'm not installing a grease nipple for a problem that the dealer should fix.

 

Just gauging whether you guys have similar issues so that I can discuss it with the dealership when I make an appointment. I can say that I'm not pleased with this truck given all the issues and recalls I've had to date and I'm not a guy who criticizes every little noise it makes. I too have a vibration issue from 65 - 75mph which is really bad when towing and I haven't said anything about that yet.

 

 

[BigBadSierra]

Just wondering if the front end has been lubed as there are grease fitting.

 

Also have your brakes been serviced I know my truck will make some noise and some crunching but it's gone once I service and clean the brakes.

 

FYI most dealers just look at the brakes and don't do anything with them and call that servicing them. There goal is to charge your for replacing them not making them last.