Rotational rubbing noise when taking off after cold start?

[tjonesdfw]

Every morning immediately after the first cold start of the day, and after putting the truck in gear and letting fully off the brake, I get about 3 or 4 loud rotational rubbing metallic humming sounds that closely match ground speed, i.e. one sound per complete tire revolution.  It initially sounded like a brake shield rubbing, but have checked those, and it doesn't make sense that the noise stops after the initial roll off and or the truck is warmed up.  Truck is a '21 1500 4x4, and it makes the same sound whether in 2x4 or Auto.  Bearings, CV joint, transmission/transfer case, any thoughts?

[Z45]

Brake rotors/pads

Edited December 9, 2025 by Z45

[66ss3964spd]

From the front or rear? If rear, was the parking brake engaged? 

[tjonesdfw]

5 hours ago, 66ss3964spd said:

From the front or rear? If rear, was the parking brake engaged? 

More front biased than rear.  Parking brake is always disengaged.  

[lehardee]

Are you still dealing with this issue?  I have a 24 that's doing the same thing and it's driving me nuts.  The dealership can't figure anything out.