Clunk or groan when turning

[Amaster]

I'm having some trouble with a groaning sound coming from the front end when I turn in a parking lot or something like that in my 2011 gmc yukon it's usually once every couple of days I'm wondering what it could it be. It really isn't something to big on my list but it's there.

 

[OR VietVet]

If you could record, it would be easier to decide what it is. But, sounds like could be power steering that is low on fluid. Have you checked the fluid level? It could also be somewhere on your front steering or suspension components with bushings.

 

[swathdiver]

Have you checked the end link bushings on the swaybar? How old are the control arm bushings? Are you in 4WD when this happens?

 

[Amaster]

Update other than struts looking pretty nasty all bushings in the front end look good. Also checked my fluid reservoir it checked out.

 

[Amaster]

Update other than struts looking pretty nasty all bushings in the front end look good. Also checked my fluid reservoir it checked out.

Plus also sorry for no video it does every once in a couple of days while in 2wd plus I thought I may of gotten the sound today while making a video but can't upload it.

 

[Fless]

Plus also sorry for no video it does every once in a couple of days while in 2wd plus I thought I may of gotten the sound today while making a video but can't upload it.

You have to host the video on another site (YouTube, etc.) and post just the link to it here. TYF doesn't host video.

 

[Amaster]

Here are some pictures I took of the front suspension.

 

[OR VietVet]

That video of the noise would really help, if you can. At this point, it is just guessing.

 

[Pilot]

It should be the steering shaft. Check this video out by LSXMatt. I have a similar problem with my Tahoe.

 

[OR VietVet]

The 2007 and newer shafts had problems too? I did not know that.

 

[Amaster]

I'll try to get on video tomorrow after work. That's usally when it happens. Or I'll just deal with it.

 

[OR VietVet]

I'll try to get on video tomorrow after work. That's usally when it happens. Or I'll just deal with it.

That is not allowed here. There will be no "just deal with it" here at this forum. C'mon man!

 

[Amaster]

Alright I have the video uploaded here's the link

 

[OR VietVet]

I tell ya, I thought I heard it when you said it is the steering wheel or clock spring noise but the other faint noise sounds like dry bushings. Spray some silicone lube on sway bar links and control arm bushings or just any suspension or steering rubber and see if noise is gone. Or before that, others here may have ideas of what they hear. That squawk noise bugs me though.

 

[Amaster]

I tell ya, I thought I heard it when you said it is the steering wheel or clock spring noise but the other faint noise sounds like dry bushings. Spray some silicone lube on sway bar links and control arm bushings or just any suspension or steering rubber and see if noise is gone. Or before that, others here may have ideas of what they hear. That squawk noise bugs me though.

I'll probably try to lube the clockspring when I fix the airbag light.

 

[Amaster]

I'll probably try to lube the clockspring when I fix the airbag light.

Well figured out that clockspring squeak is lol that getting fixed asap when I fix the bag light.

 

[Amaster]

Here's the actual video you can hear the groan sorry for having the radio on

 

[Amaster]

Here's the actual video you can hear the groan sorry for having the radio on

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