- Apr 30, 2025
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Hey all.
Been in my truck since April '25. Just about to click 15k miles. Bought new off the lot.
1. Present from day 1, I noticed a light/faint "click" sound in the steering wheel/column/shafts. It sounds "in-cab" but its tough to localize. I have not done any form of digging into it yet. Click type noise most present stationary or low speed, moving the wheel past center to the left. When it passes roughly center, there is an audible but not really felt "click" in the wheel. This seems to go away when warm or at speed, or, I just don't notice it when moving. I had chalked this up to some form of characteristic of the steering digital assist and haven't really worried much about it. If this is a common issue with a known solution, i'd rather it not be present. A buddy at work also has the same truck, his truck makes this same noise. This is just a sanity check to see if others have noticed a similar occurrence in their own rigs. The click sounds like plastic or very thin metal.
2. Just recently on a 3k mile trip, I noticed a new and faint "squeak" on larger, grade changing bumps. I thought it might be the sunroof or rear slider. But, after a few days I was able to locate it to the seat itself. Not the leather touching the center console or arm and rubbing. But something under the seat bottom itself is squeaky. I'll tear in there come spring, but, was also just wondering if this is something others have noted. Im only 150lbs so I was a little miffed it's taken less than a year to have a persistent squeak appear. The squeak is now much more present at baseline, but it is faint and overall unobtrusive.
Some added details:
Front end was greased by me on day 1, done correctly.
Front end was greased at my 3rd OCI at 10k miles, again done with care.
Grease has not altered the steering click noise.
The truck drives fantastic. This is not a running concern. Just something i'd love to track down.
I plan to spritz the steering shaft joints with some lube, have not done so yet.
Been in my truck since April '25. Just about to click 15k miles. Bought new off the lot.
1. Present from day 1, I noticed a light/faint "click" sound in the steering wheel/column/shafts. It sounds "in-cab" but its tough to localize. I have not done any form of digging into it yet. Click type noise most present stationary or low speed, moving the wheel past center to the left. When it passes roughly center, there is an audible but not really felt "click" in the wheel. This seems to go away when warm or at speed, or, I just don't notice it when moving. I had chalked this up to some form of characteristic of the steering digital assist and haven't really worried much about it. If this is a common issue with a known solution, i'd rather it not be present. A buddy at work also has the same truck, his truck makes this same noise. This is just a sanity check to see if others have noticed a similar occurrence in their own rigs. The click sounds like plastic or very thin metal.
2. Just recently on a 3k mile trip, I noticed a new and faint "squeak" on larger, grade changing bumps. I thought it might be the sunroof or rear slider. But, after a few days I was able to locate it to the seat itself. Not the leather touching the center console or arm and rubbing. But something under the seat bottom itself is squeaky. I'll tear in there come spring, but, was also just wondering if this is something others have noted. Im only 150lbs so I was a little miffed it's taken less than a year to have a persistent squeak appear. The squeak is now much more present at baseline, but it is faint and overall unobtrusive.
Some added details:
Front end was greased by me on day 1, done correctly.
Front end was greased at my 3rd OCI at 10k miles, again done with care.
Grease has not altered the steering click noise.
The truck drives fantastic. This is not a running concern. Just something i'd love to track down.
I plan to spritz the steering shaft joints with some lube, have not done so yet.
, Jk, I know you mean difference with trade, But for perspective, you actually paid 70k+ plus for a throw together truck 
. Personally I rather the dealer not poke around with mine if I can help it. Especially knowing what level tech they will put on a interior squeak or wind noise complaint. My one really annoying rattle was caused by them the one time it went into the dealership.
