Greetings !

I have a 2004 silverado 1500 ext. cab./ 85k

When turning left, at a slow speed, I hear a rubbing noise, (rubber?) and feel a slight vibration in the steering wheel.

no clunks or bangs like I've read about.

Steers fine, back roads, and hwy.

P/S fluid is full.....no leaks underneath.

serpentine belt is tight.

Can anyone out there guide me in the right direction please ?

Would like to do this repair myself.

Thank-you in advance.

Bigdaddy

 

Could your tires be rubbing agaist the rubber spash sheild..??

 

Checked the splash sheilds..( thanks usmarine0905 )

Nothing rubbing there.

I will check underneath again.

Thanks, Bigdaddy

 

Wheel bearing.

 

Could be. I'd suggest jack it up, and pull on the wheel to feel for any play in it.

 

checked wheel bearing,No play in wheel.

Sounds like rubber against metal.

actually sounds like it's coming from the firewall

 

Could it be the blower motor, since you say sounds like it is comming from the firewall?

 

don't think it's a blower motor.
feels like it's in steering column.

I read there's an intermediate steering shaft.

Anyone have any insight??

Thanks !

Bigdaddy

 

sounds like the seal that the steering shaft goes through at the firewall is dry. Spray some silicone on the seal. My truck does the same thing. it is a squeel/ moan sound.

 

Yes.....that is the sound !!

I will spray it after work.

Stay tuned !

Thank-you.

Bigdaddy