Steering Wheel

[Regency]

Hey guys I think I'm just low on steering wheel fluid but just wanna be positive thats it not something else, but whenever I'm going at low speeds I hear kind of like an animal dying sound like a squeel whenever i turn the wheel both ways it's smooth and responsive just like from day one just wanna know what you guys think? Speeds are generally 0-10 mph

 

[gnarpow]

Generally I would think of it as more of a moaning sound when they get low.
A squeezing sound could be a belt slipping.
Did you check the fluid level??

Also, I assume you are talking about power steering fluid, not steering wheel fluid?

 

[Regency]

Generally I would think of it as more of a moaning sound when they get low.
A squeezing sound could be a belt slipping.
Did you check the fluid level??

Also, I assume you are talking about power steering fluid, not steering wheel fluid?

Yeah it's not the belts as it only happens when turning and power steering my bad, and no not yet

 

[quattrotman]

If it's on full lock that is normal. Otherwise might be PS pump on the way out but doubt it considering the age of the vehicle.

 

[gnarpow]

Yeah I would check the level. Top it off if it's low, and then check the hoses for leaks. Hopefully it's not the pump but I haven't heard of those being a big issue in these trucks

 

[Regency]

Alright thanks guys hopefully just low which I'm 99% positive it is because it's only at low speeds

 

[KMeloney]

I don't think it's fluid-related. I have the noise, too. Very faint (not heard with the radio on), and at slow speeds. There's a post around here about this, but I can't find it (I don't think a solution was given, anyway).

If it's more of a faint "whirring" sound, then I think it's something at the grommet around the steering shaft. It's as though something needs to be greased...

 

[Regency]

I don't think it's fluid-related. I have the noise, too. Very faint (not heard with the radio on), and at slow speeds. There's a post around here about this, but I can't find it (I don't think a solution was given, anyway).

If it's more of a faint "whirring" sound, then I think it's something at the grommet around the steering shaft. It's as though something needs to be greased...

well that's a relief I can definitley live with it knowing it's natural

 

[SBCT]

I think mine may have that same faint "whirring" sound also. After reading this post I could see how it could sound like the power steering pump but its so faint and only at slow speeds ( <15 MPH ) that I just dismissed it as the power steering working hard. I assume at least that its only at slower speeds but I wouldn't be able to hear it at higher speeds since the engine, wind and road noise would quickly drownd it out at anything above 15 MPH.

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[KMeloney]

well that's a relief I can definitley live with it knowing it's natural

Well, let me say this: It may be "natural," but I don't think it's right.

I need to get my truck to the dealer and have it and a couple other things checked out. And I don't want to be told "that's normal," because the noise is a relatively new condition, which means that something has worn, aged, and/or changed in some way. We shouldn't be hearing this noise.

 

[GM Customer Service]

This noise may be the result of the rubbing between the steering column seal and the upper I-shaft. This can cause a rub noise when turning the steering wheel at slow speeds. The connection may need to be adjusted. This is just a suggestion, not a diagnosis. I encourage you to consult with a certified technician for a physical inspection of the vehicle and additional assistance.

Louis
GM Customer Service

 

[Bossy70]

I am having a noise too. It actually drives me crazy. I took mine to the dealer two weeks ago and they said they replaced the intermediate shaft and some retainer/clip. Driving around the lot I did not hear it , but on the way home it came back. I just have not had time to go back again. I did mess around with it in my driveway, spraying a little lubricant in a few places, but it has not helped. I traded in a nicely equipped 2010 CX-9 for my 2010 Tahoe LS and kinda regret it in a some ways. This is one of the little things that has disappointed me so far.

Mine has about 31k miles.

 

[Goodinblack]

@Regency....any updates on this?

It's a shame the silly little problems our trucks suffer from.

 

[yooks11]

I have the same issue on a 2008 Yukon Denali and a 2012 Acadia Denali. The sound is much louder on the Acadia. I also have not had time to take it to the dealer - the Yukon is out of warranty now.

I suppose I can take the Acadia in and, hopefully, they'll provide a better understanding of what is causing this sound.

 

[Rockytfox]

Not sure what steering wheel fluid is...but you might want to check the power steering fluid.

 

[LTLux]

Anyone find out more info on this?

My noise is actually coming from my steering wheel. It sounds like a squeeking or rubbing when I turn the wheel. Are there internal parts to the wheel that need to be greased? Its not loud but I can hear it with radio down. I tried shooting some wd40 in the holes where you can take off the airbag on the side of the wheel but no luck.

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I just called dealership and service guy told me there's nothing inside the wheel that is lubed. He said there are bearings but they dont service them and 9 times out of 10 you have to replace the colum. I dont buy that and im sure it just needs some grease somewhere.

 

[LTLux]

So I went to the dealership this morning and it looks like the steering gear needs to be replaced.

Are you ready for this, $1072 for parts and labor! That's a grand to fix a squeek! Unreal! I will figure something else out!

 

[KMeloney]

So I went to the dealership this morning and it looks like the steering gear needs to be replaced.

Are you ready for this, $1072 for parts and labor! That's a grand to fix a squeek! Unreal! I will figure something else out!

Wow! Really? Geez. And, not only is that an expensive repair, I guess we don't even know if that's REALLY going to solve the issue, right?

Keep us posted.

 

[Regency]

@Regency....any updates on this?

It's a shame the silly little problems our trucks suffer from.

My bad deleted all my subcribed threads but no basically just stopped happens now and then

Anyone find out more info on this?

My noise is actually coming from my steering wheel. It sounds like a squeeking or rubbing when I turn the wheel. Are there internal parts to the wheel that need to be greased? Its not loud but I can hear it with radio down. I tried shooting some wd40 in the holes where you can take off the airbag on the side of the wheel but no luck.

---------- Post added at 04:33 PM ---------- Previous post was at 04:11 PM ----------

I just called dealership and service guy told me there's nothing inside the wheel that is lubed. He said there are bearings but they dont service them and 9 times out of 10 you have to replace the colum. I dont buy that and im sure it just needs some grease somewhere.

So I went to the dealership this morning and it looks like the steering gear needs to be replaced.

Are you ready for this, $1072 for parts and labor! That's a grand to fix a squeek! Unreal! I will figure something else out!

My word

 

[LTLux]

So I did some more research and it looks like my problem is my clock spring. I never thought it was my steering gear and was not going to pay $1000 to fix a squeak.

So instead of $1000, total cost to fix is $75 for part and $125 for labor. $200 is a lot better than $1000. It's unreal what these dealerships try and get away with!