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I've had this chirp sound coming from my drivetrain for a while now, and its driving my nuts. It seems to be worse in the colder weather...and its not the brakes, I did a brake job not too long ago. The sound happens when I accelerate from a complete stop, and it seems to only occur in first gear. I've read about a "slip yoke clunk" in this generation truck...and I'm wondering if this could be it?? Does anyone have any ideas what this could be, and what the fix would be?? Thanks for the help...

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I've had this chirp sound coming from my drivetrain for a while now, and its driving my nuts.  It seems to be worse in the colder weather...and its not the brakes, I did a brake job not too long ago.  The sound happens when I accelerate from a complete stop, and it seems to only occur in first gear. I've read  about a "slip yoke clunk" in this generation truck...and I'm wondering if this could be it?? Does anyone have any ideas what this could be, and what the fix would be?? Thanks for the help...

 

 

 

 

 

I don't know, but I think that I am having the same or very similar problem. If you find an answer outside of the forum please post it.

 

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I don't know, but I think that I am having the same or very similar problem.  If you find an answer outside of the forum please post it.

 

John

 

 

 

 

Will do... :jester:

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I've had this chirp sound coming from my drivetrain for a while now, and its driving my nuts.  It seems to be worse in the colder weather...and its not the brakes, I did a brake job not too long ago.  The sound happens when I accelerate from a complete stop, and it seems to only occur in first gear. I've read  about a "slip yoke clunk" in this generation truck...and I'm wondering if this could be it?? Does anyone have any ideas what this could be, and what the fix would be?? Thanks for the help...

 

 

 

 

Sounds like universal joints. I would replace both of them with heavy duty greaseable units.

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I had the same problem on a 00 silverado. Took it in to dealer and they replaced the slip yoke i guess they call it, problem gone. They even did it free with 50,000 on it.

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I had the same problem on a 00 silverado. Took it in to dealer and they replaced the slip yoke i guess they call it, problem gone. They even did it free with 50,000 on it.

 

 

 

 

Thats what I like to hear...the General fixing stuff for free. :jester: Is it the slip yoke that is covered under warranty, or the U-joints?? My truck has about 53,000 on the clock...do you think it will still be covered under warranty?? Thanks again for the help.

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That's what I like to hear...the General fixing stuff for free. :jester: Is it the slip yoke that is covered under warranty, or the U-joints?? My truck has about 53,000 on the clock...do you think it will still be covered under warranty?? Thanks again for the help.

 

 

 

 

 

It would be even better if they used a properly designed part to begin with.

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So...it did turn out to be the slip yoke causing the problem. I took it to the dealer and had it fixed, but they said there was no drivetrain warranty that would cover it. Is this true?? I always thought there was an extended drivetrain warranty. NEPATSFN how did you get yours fixed under warranty?? There is a TSB on this problem, and there is an upgraded nickel plated slip yoke. At least my truck drives like new again... :crazy:

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Do you mind telling me how much they charged you? I have the clunk sound in my 00 when accelerating from a stop and between shifts, thanks.

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Do you mind telling me how much they charged you?  I have the clunk sound in my 00 when accelerating from a stop and between shifts, thanks.

 

 

 

 

They charged me $350...that included a new slip yoke, a new u-joint, and labor.

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Geez 350 ? that blows..  Mine needs the new yoke but d**n..may have to hold off..but the noise drives me up the wall ..

 

 

 

 

I know it was kinda steep...but I think it was well worth it. It drives so much better, and without that noise that was driving me crazy too. I probably could have saved some money doing it myself...but my truck is my primary vehicle, and I couldn't lay it up while I worked on it... :(

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