Steering wheel grinding noise...
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Melting Slicks
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Steering wheel grinding noise...
I recently noticed a grinding sound when I turn the steering wheel while maneuvering around parking lots and the like at very slow speeds. It seems more noticeable after the car has been driven awhile and is fully heated up.
My dealer says such is normal and is only the computer making adjustments but I don't remember hearing the sounds until recently.
Do all C5s when driven at slow speeds make grinding sounds that appears to be in the steering column? :confused:
My dealer says such is normal and is only the computer making adjustments but I don't remember hearing the sounds until recently.
Do all C5s when driven at slow speeds make grinding sounds that appears to be in the steering column? :confused:
Melting Slicks
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Re: Steering wheel grinding noise... (mozin)
Have you had any recent maintanance done to the car? Are you hearing the marble rattle like in a can which is normal in Vettes?
Does it only happen when you turn the wheel?
Does it only happen when you turn the wheel?
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Melting Slicks
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Re: Steering wheel grinding noise... (2KVetteMan)
No work done that I think might cause the noise. Yes, it only happens when the steering wheel is turned. Not the transmission marble rattle.
Where are all those CF members that I hoped would respond?
Where are all those CF members that I hoped would respond?
Race Director
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Re: Steering wheel grinding noise... (mozin)
I'm here. I have the same low speed "moan" -- as I call it. Same thing, low speed, turning the wheel, after driving a while.
c4c5specialist is taking another listen tomorrow -- I'll let you know what he says.
Cheers.
c4c5specialist is taking another listen tomorrow -- I'll let you know what he says.
Cheers.
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Melting Slicks
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Re: Steering wheel grinding noise... (EHS)
EHS,
Your description of "moan" is correct. I will be anxiously awaiting the report from c4c5specialist. Thanks for answering my call for help.
Your description of "moan" is correct. I will be anxiously awaiting the report from c4c5specialist. Thanks for answering my call for help.
Former Vendor
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St. Jude Donor '13
Re: Steering wheel grinding noise... (mozin)
The moaning from the steering column is commonly caused by the nylon lower column bushing at the base of the column.It is located inside the big rubber firewall grommet,and can be accessed from under the hood by removing the steering intermidiate shaft.The bushing should be lubed with white lithium grease,or replaced :yesnod:
If you are good at getting into tight places,you can spray some white lube into the grommet,but not to much because the steering sensor is located just past the nylon bushing ;)
If you are good at getting into tight places,you can spray some white lube into the grommet,but not to much because the steering sensor is located just past the nylon bushing ;)
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Re: Steering wheel grinding noise... (mozin)
Is this a higher pitched moan when sawing the wheel back an forth? I'm trying to figure out what mine is also. The dealer greased some areas after calling GM and it might be better, but its still there. Usually after a driving a while.
