# Chev PU front end noise **URL:** \ **Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\ **Tags:** noises\ **Created:** [January 4, 2009, 1:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chev-pu-front-end-noise/24335 "2009-01-04T01:10:55Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 9\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![pete75](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/ecccb3/32.png) [@pete75](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pete75)\ **Post date:** [January 4, 2009, 1:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chev-pu-front-end-noise/24335/1 "2009-01-04T01:10:55Z")
2006 Chev 1500, 2 WD, 4 door, silverado, has bad noise from front end on a slightly rough road.I replaced shocks, not problem,sounds like maybe in steering column.Sounds like metal to metal beating aganist each other. I need some help. ---
**Author:** ![Roadrunner](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/d2c977/32.png) [@Roadrunner](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Roadrunner)\ **Post date:** [January 4, 2009, 8:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chev-pu-front-end-noise/24335/2 "2009-01-04T20:57:09Z")
Do you notice a thumping knocking type noise when making slow hard left or right turns? If so, re-grease the intermediate steering shaft or replace it. Greasing has been proven to be temporary. ---
**Author:** ![nthpokt](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/6a8cbe/32.png) [@nthpokt](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nthpokt)\ **Post date:** [January 5, 2009, 1:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chev-pu-front-end-noise/24335/3 "2009-01-05T01:03:29Z")
Had the same problem on my '02 Silverado 4WD.Bought the truck w/53K on it and noticed the noise turning right or left into a driveway or similar.Took it to Chevy and they replaced the Intermediate Drive Shaft which is behind the firewall.The service mgr told me that he has had no one bring back a truck that had it done. I paid 250 + tax.I had it done 6 wks ago. Hope this helps! ---
**Author:** ![pete75](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/ecccb3/32.png) [@pete75](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pete75)\ **Post date:** [January 5, 2009, 5:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chev-pu-front-end-noise/24335/4 "2009-01-05T17:10:30Z")
I have not noticed any noise while turning, but will look and listen a little closer. Thanks for the info. ---
**Author:** ![pete75](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/ecccb3/32.png) [@pete75](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pete75)\ **Post date:** [January 5, 2009, 5:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chev-pu-front-end-noise/24335/5 "2009-01-05T17:15:17Z")
I guess I will look a little closer. Might be intermediate shaft. Thanks ---
**Author:** ![TwinTurbo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/8baadc/32.png) [@TwinTurbo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TwinTurbo)\ **Post date:** [January 5, 2009, 8:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chev-pu-front-end-noise/24335/6 "2009-01-05T20:46:33Z")
Check your sway bar end links too. ---
**Author:** ![pete75](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/ecccb3/32.png) [@pete75](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pete75)\ **Post date:** [January 15, 2009, 9:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chev-pu-front-end-noise/24335/7 "2009-01-15T21:49:38Z")
did not find a problem with sway bar. Thanks for the info ---
**Author:** ![edb1961](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/edb1961/32/122_2.png) [@edb1961](https://community.cartalk.com/u/edb1961)\ **Post date:** [January 16, 2009, 1:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chev-pu-front-end-noise/24335/8 "2009-01-16T01:04:53Z")
My 2000 Blazer had a horrible rattle that sounded like the dash was going to fall out. Check the hood hinges, shove a piece of cardboard into the hinge bracket to see if it helps. GM has conical washers for the hinge bolts that work nicely. Ed B. ---
**Author:** ![jetski750ss](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/41988e/32.png) [@jetski750ss](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jetski750ss)\ **Post date:** [January 16, 2009, 2:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chev-pu-front-end-noise/24335/9 "2009-01-16T02:44:04Z")
I had the same issue with my 2006 avalanche. Dealer changed out both tie rods twice. No fix. When I went to my local mechanic, I told him symptoms. Before he drove truck it turned out to be the intermediate steering shaft.