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2014 Chevy Silverado
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left rear tire locks up on left turns

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Old Apr 24, 2009 | 12:33 PM
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Default left rear tire locks up on left turns

i have a 2003 chevy silverado 5.3L when i make left turns the back left tire seems to lock up or chatter. i have replaced the caliper brake pads i pulled the diff cover off and noticed nothin unusual i even removed the e-brake from tha side nothin seems to be workin anyone have any suggestions
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Old Apr 24, 2009 | 2:28 PM
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sounds like the rear locker is locked, I had a similar issue but mine cleared up after going backwards several feet.
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Old Apr 24, 2009 | 9:11 PM
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The differential may be going bad. Is it limited slip?Does you have the correct fluid in it? Did you put in the required limited slip additive if it is one?
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Old Apr 24, 2009 | 9:57 PM
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Dont buy additive from autozone buy stuff from gm
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