Need Help!

bscottb · December 12, 2001

My truck was running fine when I parked it a few hours ago. When I got back in it I heard a whine/groan. I thought it was from the transmission. I opened the door and listened as I stopped and started and I could tell it was coming from the rear. It also has a faint clicking sound. I tried spinning the tires in dirt to make it completely lock up. Then I put the right side in the dirt and the left on pavement and spun the tires. It locks up fine but I think it is unlocking partially. I don't think it is completely locked. I guess I'm going to the dealer tomorrow. Has this happened to anyone else?

chevy4x4trucks · December 12, 2001

no problems to speak of w/ my limited slip, did you try backing it up and going forward a few times to see if that unlocked it.

bscottb · December 12, 2001

Yeh. i tried that to. it still wouldn't unlock

chevy4x4trucks · December 12, 2001

Hmmm, that sounds messed up. The only complaint I've had about my limited slip is when I'm making a turn and give it some gas halfway around the turn and hearing that thud it makes when it's locked up. Definetly sounds like a take it to the dealer problem.

joe-doggs · February 19, 2005

Yeh. i tried that to. it still wouldn't unlock

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