Small Noise in Steering Wheel When You Turn

Elt31987 · **Posted:** Sun Nov 08, 2009 11:39 pm

Well they replaced the Clock Spring, and the noise is very subtle now but still there. O well, ill just probably get used it i guess

Diggerfreek · **Posted:** Mon Nov 09, 2009 1:04 am

............. that sucks....

Elt31987 · **Posted:** Tue Dec 01, 2009 12:55 pm

Clicking seems to be getting worse, im thinking it might not be the clock spring, my Upper Ball Joints seem to be at a bad angle due to the lift, could they be causeing this clicking? Im going put my hand on the UCA and other suspension parts and have someone turn the wheel to see if i can feel the click, if i cant then its something farther up.

Diggerfreek · **Posted:** Tue Dec 01, 2009 5:33 pm

It is possible..... but they usually make a pop or a bang sound............

Elt31987 · **Posted:** Wed Dec 02, 2009 12:14 pm

Im going to jack up the vehicle and put it on stands this saturday, take both front wheels off and have someone turn the wheel back and forth while i feel and listen to the front suspension. If no noise cna be heard or felt in the front then im going to have to rip apart the dash i guess to try and find the noise.

Elt31987 · **Posted:** Sun Dec 06, 2009 2:27 pm

Well i took it to my personal mechanic yesterday and he thinks its the collapsable part of the steering column. So looks like its back to the dealership.

Diggerfreek · **Posted:** Sun Dec 06, 2009 3:58 pm

hmmmm.... Kepp beating on them till it is correct

Elt31987 · **Posted:** Thu Dec 10, 2009 1:27 pm

Got an appoitment to drop her off at the dealer Monday night so they can look at Tuesday. Hopefully they can find the issue and not complain about the lift

Diggerfreek · **Posted:** Thu Dec 10, 2009 8:34 pm

Elt31987 wrote:

Got an appoitment to drop her off at the dealer Monday night so they can look at Tuesday. Hopefully they can find the issue and not complain about the lift

Meh.... If they blame it on the lift, you should find a new dealer..... Unless the clicking is coming from the suspension or CV's, it is not the lift

tjkj2002 · **Posted:** Thu Dec 10, 2009 8:44 pm

Elt31987 wrote:

Well i took it to my personal mechanic yesterday and he thinks its the collapsable part of the steering column. So looks like its back to the dealership.

There may be nothing that can be done if it is that,a new one probably will make the same noise.There has to be some slop in the steering shaft or it will not work right in a accident(collapse correctly).I'd have it checked out regardless,if it is deamed safe just live with the noise.It could also be just plastic rubbing on plastic in the steering column,GM is notorious for that,or it could be a slightly sticking steering wheel lock or a noisy turn signal canceling cam,both of which would need to be removed to to the clock spring so the noise was reduced when they R&I'ed those and they where placed at a slightly different position then they where before.

Elt31987 · **Posted:** Tue Dec 15, 2009 12:59 pm

tjkj2002 wrote:

Elt31987 wrote:

Well i took it to my personal mechanic yesterday and he thinks its the collapsable part of the steering column. So looks like its back to the dealership.

There may be nothing that can be done if it is that,a new one probably will make the same noise.There has to be some slop in the steering shaft or it will not work right in a accident(collapse correctly).I'd have it checked out regardless,if it is deamed safe just live with the noise.It could also be just plastic rubbing on plastic in the steering column,GM is notorious for that,or it could be a slightly sticking steering wheel lock or a noisy turn signal canceling cam,both of which would need to be removed to to the clock spring so the noise was reduced when they R&I'ed those and they where placed at a slightly different position then they where before.

Then why wouldnt this be a problem from the beginning, not 2 years later?

Elt31987 · **Posted:** Tue Dec 15, 2009 1:00 pm

Well Dealership called and said they couldnt produce the problem. They also asked if this clicking was the blinker when i turned. I mean really? the blinker?!! looks like ill go to pick it up and hear the same noise again

tjkj2002 · **Posted:** Tue Dec 15, 2009 6:16 pm

Elt31987 wrote:

tjkj2002 wrote:

Elt31987 wrote:

Well i took it to my personal mechanic yesterday and he thinks its the collapsable part of the steering column. So looks like its back to the dealership.

There may be nothing that can be done if it is that,a new one probably will make the same noise.There has to be some slop in the steering shaft or it will not work right in a accident(collapse correctly).I'd have it checked out regardless,if it is deamed safe just live with the noise.It could also be just plastic rubbing on plastic in the steering column,GM is notorious for that,or it could be a slightly sticking steering wheel lock or a noisy turn signal canceling cam,both of which would need to be removed to to the clock spring so the noise was reduced when they R&I'ed those and they where placed at a slightly different position then they where before.

Then why wouldnt this be a problem from the beginning, not 2 years later?

Natural wear and tear.

Elt31987 · **Posted:** Tue Dec 15, 2009 7:25 pm

They replaced the Turn Signal Lever (5183952-AD). Still happening. Im going to have another mechanic look at it then probably just give up.

Diggerfreek · **Posted:** Tue Dec 15, 2009 7:46 pm

that sucks... I hate parts changers

JEEPIN36COKK · **Posted:** Wed Dec 16, 2009 12:32 pm

looks like you've found some Chyrco monkeys who only like first time customers. :evil:

Elt31987 · **Posted:** Wed Dec 16, 2009 12:39 pm

Ya, im going to pay my private mechanic to find the problem. Hopefully its nothing too big.

Scar0 · **Posted:** Tue Dec 29, 2009 5:42 pm

Have them check the torque on the steering wheel nut. It might be as simple as that. I wish you luck. 40 Ft. Lbs.

Small Noise in Steering Wheel When You Turn

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