Popping some when turning.

[Bigblackdenali16]

I have a 2016 Yukon xl Denali and when turning the wheel hear a sound like plastic on plastic. And also can feel some sort of popping in the floor board from driver and passenger sides when turning. Would like to know if anyone has had this issue before. And what was the issue and what did you do to correct the problem.

 

[PG01]

I have a 2016 Yukon xl Denali and when turning the wheel hear a sound like plastic on plastic. And also can feel some sort of popping in the floor board from driver and passenger sides when turning. Would like to know if anyone has had this issue before. And what was the issue and what did you do to correct the problem.

my 19 does it a full lock turn, either left or right. Tires are rubbing the wheel well slightly.

 

[BlaineBug]

my 19 does it a full lock turn, either left or right. Tires are rubbing the wheel well slightly.

I get a pop when turning tight as well. This topic is located in the wrong forum though.

 

[OR VietVet]

Welcome to the forum and recently heard some noises and I just needed to lube my steering linkages. From the factory they don't have grease zerks. If dry, would need to replace components. If can make it do it when sitting still, get the mechanic stethoscope out and pinpoint the noise.

 

[PG01]

I get a pop when turning tight as well. This topic is located in the wrong forum though.

Thanks for the heads up.

 

[Miami-Dade]

I have a 2016 Yukon xl Denali and when turning the wheel hear a sound like plastic on plastic. And also can feel some sort of popping in the floor board from driver and passenger sides when turning. Would like to know if anyone has had this issue before. And what was the issue and what did you do to correct the problem.

MOVED you here from 2021+section

 

[PG01]

MOVED you here from 2021+section

Thanks for the heads up.

Hahaha…. Gary, Gary Gary….. you’re changing my posts now…….lolol

 

[BlaineBug]

Welcome to the forum and recently heard some noises and I just needed to lube my steering linkages. From the factory they don't have grease zerks. If dry, would need to replace components. If can make it do it when sitting still, get the mechanic stethoscope out and pinpoint the noise.

Which components did you grease? My outer tie rod ends are the only components with factory zerks. Although traditionally a ball joint will give you a squeak when it is try. This "pop" only occurs when turning tightly in either direction. I am not sure what it is, but it sounds like it is a universal trait at least with this SUV and truck platform.

 

[OR VietVet]

I should have said that the parts that are on there now are replacement and have zerks. I lubed the idler arm and bracket, pitman arm, center link, inner and outer tie rods and ball joints. I had installed and not lubed since. My fault entirely. If your items/components are OE, then the zerks you have may be all you have. If something else is popping, then that would need replacement. Make sure you check your rack mounts.

 

[BlaineBug]

I should have said that the parts that are on there now are replacement and have zerks. I lubed the idler arm and bracket, pitman arm, center link, inner and outer tie rods and ball joints. I had installed and not lubed since. My fault entirely. If your items/components are OE, then the zerks you have may be all you have. If something else is popping, then that would need replacement. Make sure you check your rack mounts.

I note that you have a 2005. That's entirely different. Torsion bars too as far as I know.

 

[OR VietVet]

I note that you have a 2005. That's entirely different. Torsion bars too as far as I know.

Yes, but the problem you described was same as mine and mine was steering linkage parts. I threw in a comment and again, also check the mounts of moving parts. I recently had a low squawk noise or pop noise at the rear and turned out to be a loose nut at the sway bar link allowing bushing movement.

 

[B-train]

I found that my 2007 and 2008 Denali's both did it when backing up and turning sharply to the left. I thought it was clearance from the mud flaps for the longest time. Finally after getting pissed off enough, I removed the mud flaps and inspected the fender.

I found the driverside wasn't the same as the passenger side from the factory in their stamping process. The passenger side had a nice 90 degree angle and the driver side was slightly less than that. I got out a deadblow hammer and whacked it back to match the quiet side. Installed flaps and has been quiet since. FWIW

 

[Thrust]

Any updates on this?