Leaf spring noise
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I just addressed the same issue. The knocking and clunking started in & out of driveway, then got progressively worse. Dealer greased leaf springs and tightened everything up… lasted 2 days… came back. Had leaf springs replaced under warranty… lasted maybe 2 days, then started up again. Was driving me nuts.
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When leveling truck, I had mechanic install the rubber pads between top 2 leaf springs. Took him 10-15 min tops. I haven’t had an issue since.
Resolved issue using “Spring-Thing” (link below). Very common problem with multiple models. Best $56.55 I ever spent.
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Spring-Things are the ultimate solution to the annoying squeaking and clunking noises that plague many pickup trucks' leaf springs. Our patent-pending design fits seamlessly onto your leaf springs, providing a smooth and quiet ride every time you hit the road.Made with high-quality materials...
When leveling truck, I had mechanic install the rubber pads between top 2 leaf springs. Took him 10-15 min tops. I haven’t had an issue since.
We had a similar issue with our 2023, and there is a service bulletin out for it. A quick one day repair at the dealer resolved it for now.
wutang61
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I’ll second this. Backing into my driveway I could hear the packs. After some break in the noise stopped.
My advice is to let them wear in.
I have the creaking, knocking noise . Took it to the dealer and they ordered replacement isolator paks. I have been waiting 4 weeks for them to come in. Dealer said they are on back order stating with the strike they are having problems getting replacement parts. You would think that GM would have had this problem prior to production and would have addressed it. Starting to question GM's quality.
Well the new isolators came in after a 4 week wair. Dealer installed and stated they are bigger than the ones that came on the truck when new. So far the springs are quiet hope it stays that way.
The_Q
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Does your work order show the part number for the new isolators?
Part number is 87828827 Cost was $82.44 repaired under code 8042330. Took about 45 min to do the repair,no cost to me as it was under warrenty.
Is the creaking/clacking sound there when you jump on the rear bumper or running boards etc?? Mine is doing is from about 2000 miles after new then the dealer changed the leaf springs and they were good for about another 2000 miles and now clacking again bad.
What kind of noise did you have exactly if you could explain it. Would it pop & clack even if you jumped on the rear bumper or back of the truck? Was it sort of a metallic like clack?I just addressed the same issue. The knocking and clunking started in & out of driveway, then got progressively worse. Dealer greased leaf springs and tightened everything up… lasted 2 days… came back. Had leaf springs replaced under warranty… lasted maybe 2 days, then started up again. Was driving me nuts.
Resolved issue using “Spring-Thing” (link below). Very common problem with multiple models. Best $56.55 I ever spent.
spring-thing universal kit | Spring Thing
Spring-Things are the ultimate solution to the annoying squeaking and clunking noises that plague many pickup trucks' leaf springs. Our patent-pending design fits seamlessly onto your leaf springs, providing a smooth and quiet ride every time you hit the road.Made with high-quality materials...
When leveling truck, I had mechanic install the rubber pads between top 2 leaf springs. Took him 10-15 min tops. I haven’t had an issue since.
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Yep I had the same issue. Took it to the dealer and there is a service bulliten out for this issue. They replaced the fiber spacers between the leaf speings. The new spacers are thicker. There was no cost to have this done. It has ben approx 4,000 miles and all is still quiet.
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well done! excellent info.I just addressed the same issue. The knocking and clunking started in & out of driveway, then got progressively worse. Dealer greased leaf springs and tightened everything up… lasted 2 days… came back. Had leaf springs replaced under warranty… lasted maybe 2 days, then started up again. Was driving me nuts.
Resolved issue using “Spring-Thing” (link below). Very common problem with multiple models. Best $56.55 I ever spent.
spring-thing universal kit | Spring Thing
Spring-Things are the ultimate solution to the annoying squeaking and clunking noises that plague many pickup trucks' leaf springs. Our patent-pending design fits seamlessly onto your leaf springs, providing a smooth and quiet ride every time you hit the road.Made with high-quality materials...
When leveling truck, I had mechanic install the rubber pads between top 2 leaf springs. Took him 10-15 min tops. I haven’t had an issue since.
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any clue what was done? According to the dealer here, this is normal!
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If they claim it’s normal have them show you another one that does the same thing to prove it’s normal.
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