When driving on the highway and get to 60 MPH there is a noise coming from the front end

2001 CHEVROLET SILVERADO
170,000 MILES • 4.8L • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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JUJUBUGG
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Hello. I have the truck listed above 1500 LS. It sounds like it is coming from the front end under the floor area, it started on the driver side and now I can hear it on both sides. I can feel the vibration in the gas pedal. Do you have an idea of what this could be? Thanks, Juliet Davis.
May 20, 2020 at 3:15 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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Good morning,

Can you upload a video of the noise for me to hear? This noise could be coming from so many areas.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/vehicle-grinding-noise

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-howling-noise

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/engine-noises

One of the common areas is wheel bearings but needs to be confirmed.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/bearing-hub-replacement

Roy
May 20, 2020 at 8:40 PM
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This is the sound to my question. Thanks.
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May 22, 2020 at 5:08 AM (Merged)
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JUJUBUGG
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Any ideas of what this noise could be. The sound is uploaded above. Thanks
May 26, 2020 at 4:57 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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The one thing that comes to mind is the shield on the catalytic converter. There are times the shield becomes loose and vibrates causing this noise.

You can go under the car or have someone check it and see if the shield is loose and vibrating. It is a simple fix with clamps.

Roy
May 26, 2020 at 8:51 PM
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JUJUBUGG
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Good morning. I will get that checked out. Thank you.
May 27, 2020 at 10:36 PM
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You are welcome.

Always glad to help.

Roy
May 27, 2020 at 10:44 PM
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