2005 Chevy Silverado Steering Noise

2005 CHEVROLET SILVERADO
75,000 MILES • V8 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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DAVESR36
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I have just started to notice a kind of whinning noise while turning, but it is only when am turning right and is fine when turning left. Any ideas?
Aug 29, 2008 at 1:25 PM
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HPXHARDCOREPUNK
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Have you hit any curbs lately? My Chevy blazer does this when I crank the wheel too hard or perform tight u-turns. Simply big trucks are not meant to turn so tight, and things start to creak and break. If you hit a curb the wheels on the right side might be out of alignment and its putting stress on the steering arm. I had to replace the lower control arm on both sides for letting my go for too long.. in total about $250 and 2 days worth of labor.
Aug 29, 2008 at 1:34 PM
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DAVESR36
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No i havent hit any curbs and just slighty turning the wheel it starts to make the sound. What about lubricating?
Aug 29, 2008 at 1:37 PM
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HPXHARDCOREPUNK
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Thats something to hope for, check your joints and make sure they got enough grease. I remembered one of mine was completely dry, leading to a cracked ball joint on the steering arm.
Aug 29, 2008 at 1:46 PM