Any lifted trucks having problems

[Ryan2828]

Wondering if anyone with a lifted 1500 is having any drivetrain problems. I bought a 2017 silverado new  with a 6” lift done by dealer services international. I’m getting a noise from the front axle/differential area when its cold outside. Kind of like a growl that comes and goes in 2-3 second intervals around 40+ mph. Been going back and forth with dealership. They kept saying its tire noise. I just pulled the muds off and put a less aggressive tire on and now waiting for the temperature to get below 30 before i take it back to dealer.  Just wondering if anyone else is having any kind of issues

[Jose_Haha]

is it in auto 4wd? because i think mine also does that when the auto is engaged.

 

[adamj2121]

My truck, 2016 1500 6” lift with 35s, has had the cv axle replaced twice. It made a popping noise, but never a growling noise. I agree with Jose, that sounds like 4wd is engaging. If you drive in 4wd auto change to just 2wd and see if that fixes it.

[Ryan2828]

Not in 4wd auto, i never drive around with it in that setting. Funny thing is, when i hear the noise i put it in 4wd auto and take it back out and the noise goes away.  

[arkenzo]

Installed a zone 6.5 lift on my 2016 silverado at 10,000 and now I'm at 30,000 with no ball joint issues but on occasion I'll hear a single pop sound from the front end when going in reverse in full lock, but it only does it once then goes away. I'll wait until it gets more consistent before making the repairs, but so far so good. Replaced rear shocks at 26,000 miles and so far that's all.


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[Donstar]

Keep on with the dealer.  You are currently testing their tire noise theory and if they are proven wrong, get back on to them.  I believe service advisers are trained to skirt around a potentially major problem for as long as possible.  They will eventually get to the cause!  It is like your first visit to a Doctor when s/he inevitably tells you to come again in two weeks if the problem persists.

[Ryan2828]

truck going back in shop next week when its cold. See what happens. Frustrating to say the least. 

[Daug207]

I’ve had a similar problem with my 17 Sierra. I have a 4.5 inch zone with 33’s. The plunger was replaced in the front differential and now they are replacing the wiring harness 

[WhineyTTwins]

You sure its not your wheel bearings going bad? I am on my 2nd set for the front and I was getting a similar noise to that. 

[nowicksl]

What happens when you drop the truck back to the OEM ride height? Does the noise go away?


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[Ryan2828]

Just got word from the dealership that they are putting a new transfer case in it. We will see.

[Jose_Haha]

thanks for the update...

[15k Sierra]

want a put lifter on mine too

[Ryan2828]

Got a call this morning that the transfer case is on backorder! Not sure when i’ll get it back now. They did give me a 2018 silverado to drive though, could be worse i guess

[djhaldenby]

I have a 2017 with a 7 inch rough country lift and 35's from dealer and have stabilitrak code and service trailer brake code at 10000 kms been waiting 2 weeks now for wiring harness.