Tahoe 4wd sounds

By 00hoe
December 6, 2006 in Ask A GM Technician

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00hoe

Posted December 6, 2006

I have a 2000 Tahoe (newer style) and the other day I put it into 4hi and there was a groaning sound coming from the front left (drivers side). The sound wasn't too loud, but when i took a right turn the sound was god awful really loud groan. I want this fixed before the snow comes and would like some advice on what this sound could possibly be. I remember hearing the sound a little towards the end of last winter and i had my friend replace the cv axle which seemed to help a little, but now the sound makes me think somehting is going to break if i use 4wd. Any ideas?

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