1 Fast SS Posted April 12, 2009 Report Share Posted April 12, 2009 (edited) This just started a week ago, and I can't seem to find it. Whenever I take off normal from a stop, and only off idle, the truck makes a rubbing noise from somewhere up front. It sounds like its coming from the front of the driver side, and it sounds like a rubbing noise. It's always two little rubbing noises. I checked the brake pads to see if they were sticking, but it's not that. It also seems to sound like the tire rubbing on the wheel well, but it couldn't do that if I was going straight. It's not very loud, but its annoying, and makes me wonder. Also sometimes, but not always, the engine light will flicker for a couple of seconds But then it will go off. Anyone else ever have this? Could something be slipping, or something in the tranny? Terry Edited April 12, 2009 by 1 Fast SS (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Hall Posted April 12, 2009 Report Share Posted April 12, 2009 hey Terry, not that this will help but,,, my wifes Grand Prix makes a noise when taking off and it sounds alot like your saying,,,It only does it for a split second then you don't hear it anymore Wish I could help your always there with tips for everyone else,,,Anyone else have a clue??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fireman31 Posted April 12, 2009 Report Share Posted April 12, 2009 wheel bearing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1 Fast SS Posted April 12, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 12, 2009 Thanks guys, but hopefully its not a wheel bearing with only 18,000 miles on her. I'm gonna climb under the truck today and try and look around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wdp327 Posted April 12, 2009 Report Share Posted April 12, 2009 i would say wheel bearing. mine was making the same noise until i replaced it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SS Silv Posted April 13, 2009 Report Share Posted April 13, 2009 Can you feel the vibration on your foot through the gas peddle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1 Fast SS Posted April 13, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 13, 2009 No, but it brings something to mind. When I had my brakes done a few weeks ago, I wonder if it is a wheel bearing? Or if they did something in there. I'll have to call service tomorrow and ask. Thanks for the tips guys. Terry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12'SROCK Posted April 13, 2009 Report Share Posted April 13, 2009 if it is a wheel bearing that you say, then while driving turn the steering wheel in both directions, pretty agressively and if the noise goes away it will be the the side the opposite in which the wheel is turned Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fireman31 Posted April 13, 2009 Report Share Posted April 13, 2009 Terry are you sure it isnt a case of brake drag from a rotor that isnt true? Could also be a defective brake pad too........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slammedbowtie Posted April 13, 2009 Report Share Posted April 13, 2009 agreed. sounds kinda like a wheel bearing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cadillacbob Posted April 13, 2009 Report Share Posted April 13, 2009 What is the check for a bad wheel bearing? Do you just wiggle the front wheel while it is jacked up??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vmaxman Posted April 14, 2009 Report Share Posted April 14, 2009 maybe a rubbing dustshield Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fireman31 Posted April 14, 2009 Report Share Posted April 14, 2009 (edited) What is the check for a bad wheel bearing? Do you just wiggle the front wheel while it is jacked up??? Jack up the front of the truck and spin the wheels, if you hear a loud grinding/scraping metal-on-metal sound, it's a bad wheel bearing. Edited April 14, 2009 by Fireman31 (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackbeast ss Posted April 14, 2009 Report Share Posted April 14, 2009 whats up bro.....about the check engine light when it flashes its not good,it means the pcm is detecting a misfire.check your plugs,wires if everything looks fine its gonna be in your tune........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vortec MAX Posted April 14, 2009 Report Share Posted April 14, 2009 (edited) Hey, you have your clothes on when you are driving, right? I know a naked butt on leather seats will squeak when you take off fast. Don't ask me how I know Mike Edited April 14, 2009 by Vortec MAX (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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