Squeaking noise from under truck--what is it

rbstevens · 02-18-2009, 06:59 AM

tHE DEALER CANT FIND IT AND IT'S DRIVING ME CRAZY. 07 4DOOR IT SOUNDS LIKE IT'S COMING FROM THE REAR. ANYONE HAVE THE SAME?

cth350 · 02-18-2009, 09:34 AM

Welcome to the forum.
Squeaking can be from something dry and or rubbing. Have you tried the rather simple case of squirting WD40 at your shock mounts (both top and bottom) and also the various exhaust mounts?

There are a couple of places on the body to check, like where it bolts to the frame with rubber bushes, also the spring shackles and so on. Just try a few at a time looking for the squeek to change, not necessarily disappear.

I am presuming the squeak can be reproduced at will.

Also have you stood outside the truck as it's driven past you to try and localize the squeak to fore/aft left/right? If it "sounds like its coming from the rear" is decided by the driver, then you need a person outside the truck to help find it.

-CTH

leolkfrm · 02-19-2009, 12:32 PM

welcome to the forum
If you can hear it on a regular basis, take the service writer for a ride, make sure he hears it, tell him to give you a loaner, and call you when it is fixed. If he can't or won't call gm customer service and file a complaint

grand_sport · 02-19-2009, 12:39 PM

there are many things it could be. when you put it in gear is there a lag? meaning like you put it into gear and it takes a wile and the truck hopps a bit. because my dad had it happen. its caused from alot of use and going through a puddle at the end of the day. what actually happens idk but that may be the cause of the squeak

Grapejuice1998 · 02-23-2009, 06:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rbstevens

tHE DEALER CANT FIND IT AND IT'S DRIVING ME CRAZY. 07 4DOOR IT SOUNDS LIKE IT'S COMING FROM THE REAR. ANYONE HAVE THE SAME?

I would check the tailgate first.

leolkfrm · 02-24-2009, 01:18 PM

I really would beat on the dealer till it's fixed, or call customer service!

Ramin · 09-19-2009, 03:25 PM

I had a similar issue with my 2005 Dodge Ram 2500. The dealer could not hear the squeak on my truck either, so I had him come outside and listen to it echo off of the building.
The problem was a Ujoint.

Chevy 94' · 09-28-2009, 11:11 PM

I had a similar issue with my 1996 dodge ram 1500, the problem was a ujoint and the seal was leaking

leolkfrm · 09-29-2009, 05:08 AM

but he has not been back since Feb so I doubt he will read your comments!!!

Crmzendrgone · 09-30-2009, 05:53 PM

I agree that he needs to take it to the dealer untill they fix it. I know it is an old post but it is so fun to jump on the band wagon.

squeaks are so fun

02-18-2009, 06:59 AM	#1
rbstevens Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 1	Squeaking noise from under truck--what is it tHE DEALER CANT FIND IT AND IT'S DRIVING ME CRAZY. 07 4DOOR IT SOUNDS LIKE IT'S COMING FROM THE REAR. ANYONE HAVE THE SAME?

02-19-2009, 12:32 PM	#3
leolkfrm Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: N.Y. Posts: 4,223	welcome to the forum If you can hear it on a regular basis, take the service writer for a ride, make sure he hears it, tell him to give you a loaner, and call you when it is fixed. If he can't or won't call gm customer service and file a complaint __________________ 4 wheels move the body 2 wheels move the soul B.W.A.I

02-24-2009, 01:18 PM	#6
leolkfrm Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: N.Y. Posts: 4,223	I really would beat on the dealer till it's fixed, or call customer service! __________________ 4 wheels move the body 2 wheels move the soul B.W.A.I

09-28-2009, 11:11 PM	#8
Chevy 94' Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Missouri Posts: 3	I had a similar issue with my 1996 dodge ram 1500, the problem was a ujoint and the seal was leaking __________________ 1994 Chevy Suburban 1996 Dodge Ram 1500

09-29-2009, 05:08 AM	#9
leolkfrm Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: N.Y. Posts: 4,223	but he has not been back since Feb so I doubt he will read your comments!!! __________________ 4 wheels move the body 2 wheels move the soul B.W.A.I

02-18-2009, 09:34 AM	#2
cth350 Full Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 44	Welcome to the forum. Squeaking can be from something dry and or rubbing. Have you tried the rather simple case of squirting WD40 at your shock mounts (both top and bottom) and also the various exhaust mounts? There are a couple of places on the body to check, like where it bolts to the frame with rubber bushes, also the spring shackles and so on. Just try a few at a time looking for the squeek to change, not necessarily disappear. I am presuming the squeak can be reproduced at will. Also have you stood outside the truck as it's driven past you to try and localize the squeak to fore/aft left/right? If it "sounds like its coming from the rear" is decided by the driver, then you need a person outside the truck to help find it. -CTH

02-19-2009, 12:39 PM	#4
grand_sport Full Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: WI Posts: 38	there are many things it could be. when you put it in gear is there a lag? meaning like you put it into gear and it takes a wile and the truck hopps a bit. because my dad had it happen. its caused from alot of use and going through a puddle at the end of the day. what actually happens idk but that may be the cause of the squeak

09-19-2009, 03:25 PM	#7
Ramin Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 4	I had a similar issue with my 2005 Dodge Ram 2500. The dealer could not hear the squeak on my truck either, so I had him come outside and listen to it echo off of the building. The problem was a Ujoint.

09-30-2009, 05:53 PM	#10
Crmzendrgone Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Arizona Posts: 1,255	I agree that he needs to take it to the dealer untill they fix it. I know it is an old post but it is so fun to jump on the band wagon. squeaks are so fun __________________ ENGINES PRODUCE POWER. MOTORS RECEIVE POWER. https://lastroundbestround.com/Home_Page.html

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