# Tahoe clankin and shakin **URL:** \ **Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\ **Tags:** chevrolet, tahoe\ **Created:** [January 12, 2012, 3:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tahoe-clankin-and-shakin/70404 "2012-01-12T03:29:51Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 11\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![zorby](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/z/958977/32.png) [@zorby](https://community.cartalk.com/u/zorby)\ **Post date:** [January 12, 2012, 3:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tahoe-clankin-and-shakin/70404/1 "2012-01-12T03:29:51Z")
My 99 Tahoe has started making a weird like clank noise when I shift into drive or reverse. It also has a light shake which was only if I took a sharp turn, but is becoming a little more common. Any idea ---
**Author:** ![VDCdriver](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/vdcdriver/32/30_2.png) [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Post date:** [January 12, 2012, 3:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tahoe-clankin-and-shakin/70404/2 "2012-01-12T03:48:45Z")
I think that you have two separate problems. The first problem (the “clank”) is likely coming from a badly-worn U-joint in the driveshaft. If the problem is in the front U-joint, you can wind up dropping the drive shaft and doing a pole-vault/very rapid stop when the shaft digs into the pavement. A broken rear U-joint merely leaves you stranded. I would suggest having your mechanic check all U-joints a.s.a.p. As to the shaking problem…let me think about that one for awhile. ---
**Author:** ![zorby](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/z/958977/32.png) [@zorby](https://community.cartalk.com/u/zorby)\ **Post date:** [January 12, 2012, 4:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tahoe-clankin-and-shakin/70404/3 "2012-01-12T04:25:23Z")
Ive replaced u joints before so that wont be much of a problem ---
**Author:** ![VDCdriver](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/vdcdriver/32/30_2.png) [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Post date:** [January 12, 2012, 4:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tahoe-clankin-and-shakin/70404/4 "2012-01-12T04:27:40Z")
Also–make sure that the splined shaft is moving in and out freely, and is not hanging up. ---
**Author:** ![zorby](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/z/958977/32.png) [@zorby](https://community.cartalk.com/u/zorby)\ **Post date:** [January 12, 2012, 4:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tahoe-clankin-and-shakin/70404/5 "2012-01-12T04:32:04Z")
Ok if it is what does that mean ---
**Author:** ![VDCdriver](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/vdcdriver/32/30_2.png) [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Post date:** [January 12, 2012, 4:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tahoe-clankin-and-shakin/70404/6 "2012-01-12T04:47:19Z")
Lube it! ---
**Author:** ![zorby](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/z/958977/32.png) [@zorby](https://community.cartalk.com/u/zorby)\ **Post date:** [January 12, 2012, 4:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tahoe-clankin-and-shakin/70404/7 "2012-01-12T04:47:56Z")
Also I forgot to mention there is a little play in the steering which has been there since I bought the Tahoe 4 months ago ---
**Author:** ![VDCdriver](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/vdcdriver/32/30_2.png) [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Post date:** [January 12, 2012, 4:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tahoe-clankin-and-shakin/70404/8 "2012-01-12T04:55:19Z")
The shake when you turn could be related to the excess play in the steering. You need to have the front end inspected by a qualified mechanic. Things like badly-worn tie rod ends and ball joints are a major safety issue. ---
**Author:** ![zorby](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/z/958977/32.png) [@zorby](https://community.cartalk.com/u/zorby)\ **Post date:** [January 12, 2012, 5:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tahoe-clankin-and-shakin/70404/9 "2012-01-12T05:00:19Z")
Ok thanks for the help unfortunitly it seems I cant avoid takin her in no cheaper route. Besides the u joints ---
**Author:** ![Rod-Knox](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/a183cd/32.png) [@Rod-Knox](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rod-Knox)\ **Post date:** [January 12, 2012, 5:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tahoe-clankin-and-shakin/70404/10 "2012-01-12T05:02:16Z")
Another possible cause for the clank when shifting into gear is the slip joint and hanger bearing when a 2 piece rear drive shaft if used. ---
**Author:** ![zorby](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/z/958977/32.png) [@zorby](https://community.cartalk.com/u/zorby)\ **Post date:** [January 12, 2012, 5:07am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tahoe-clankin-and-shakin/70404/11 "2012-01-12T05:07:00Z")
Ok now that would be a new project for me ill have to do some reaserch on that