09 GMC Canyon "Clunk"

nighthawk · 10-21-2009, 07:28 PM

Hi all, i got my 09 Canyon in June, and it has done this since ive had it probably but i didnt notice right off and havent had time to get into the dealer as yet, but whats happening is this..
Its an automatic 4 cylinder 2 wheel drive extended cab, and when i start it and drive away at a normal speed, ill hear a "clunk" which is very similar to the sound you hear when you run over a sewer grate when the trans changes into second, and then after that i dont hear it again unless i park it and start again, anyone experienced anything like this?

mudseeker · 10-21-2009, 09:10 PM

could be a dry slip yoke. cheap fix is to grease it, but if it continues, the dealership can install a nickel plated one. at least i think that's what it's made of.

crabtruck · 10-22-2009, 02:20 AM

Wish I had a nickel for every time I heard that - yoke yoke yoke.

leolkfrm · 10-22-2009, 04:58 AM

I would be getting it into the dealer asap in case it is a tranny problem

99-GMCSierraZ71 · 10-22-2009, 09:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mudseeker

could be a dry slip yoke. cheap fix is to grease it, but if it continues, the dealership can install a nickel plated one. at least i think that's what it's made of.

That is exactly what it is, a dry slip yoke, take the drive shaft out out and grease the splines, it'll take care of your problem

Or before you do that...

Also, go back to the dealer and tell them you want the proper yoke in there, GM told me that it has to be a nickel plated yoke for that noise to go away permanately, to buy one, they are 600 bucks retail which is why I am still greasing my yoke today

Tell the dealer there is a TSB on it, it should be under warranty for you cause the truck is new

Brian

nighthawk · 10-22-2009, 11:34 PM

ok thanks all, im gonna take it the first of next week, ill tell them what you said about the slip yoke.

10-21-2009, 07:28 PM	#1
nighthawk Full Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Toronto Ontario Posts: 14	09 GMC Canyon "Clunk" Hi all, i got my 09 Canyon in June, and it has done this since ive had it probably but i didnt notice right off and havent had time to get into the dealer as yet, but whats happening is this.. Its an automatic 4 cylinder 2 wheel drive extended cab, and when i start it and drive away at a normal speed, ill hear a "clunk" which is very similar to the sound you hear when you run over a sewer grate when the trans changes into second, and then after that i dont hear it again unless i park it and start again, anyone experienced anything like this?

10-21-2009, 09:10 PM	#2
mudseeker Senior Moderator Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: michigan Posts: 6,376	could be a dry slip yoke. cheap fix is to grease it, but if it continues, the dealership can install a nickel plated one. at least i think that's what it's made of. __________________ i'd rather be hunting

10-22-2009, 04:58 AM	#4
leolkfrm Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: N.Y. Posts: 4,300	I would be getting it into the dealer asap in case it is a tranny problem __________________ 4 wheels move the body 2 wheels move the soul B.W.A.I

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crabtruck Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: on your 9 Posts: 3,366	Wish I had a nickel for every time I heard that - yoke yoke yoke.

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nighthawk Full Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Toronto Ontario Posts: 14	ok thanks all, im gonna take it the first of next week, ill tell them what you said about the slip yoke.