ANNOYING Chirping coming from under front-end 2017 Silverado 1500

BDKaos · May 3

Hi everyone,

Currently having an issue coming from my 2017 Silverado 1500. It's an incredibly loud, echoing chirp/squeak coming from either under the front end or one of the front wheel wells. I can only hear it when coasting or accelerating; low and high speeds. But only chirps faster (like a squeak) the faster I'm going. It goes away completely while breaking or slowly letting on the breaks.

I have reason to believe it's coming from the drive shaft or maybe one of the front u-joints. I used foaming WD-40 on the u-joints but had no luck; still heard it. I know wd-40 is not recommended to use in a situation like this, but I'm only using it for a temporary fix so I can just narrow down where the noise is coming from.

I've searched other forums and topics but haven't had the luck I need. Vehicle runs perfectly fine, just the noise is killing me and really embarrassing.

Someone got an idea what it could be? Any help is greatly appreciated!

If someone has questions on specifics of the vehicle, don't hesitate.

Thanks!

m3n00b · May 3

Check and tighten the bolts holding down your battery.

BDKaos · May 3

15 minutes ago, m3n00b said:

Check and tighten the bolts holding down your battery.

Yeahhhhh those are good

UrbanRage · May 6

Since the noise stops when using the brakes, I would start by checking the brake pads.

Edited May 6 by UrbanRage

newdude · May 6

On 5/3/2024 at 7:38 PM, BDKaos said:

I can only hear it when coasting or accelerating; low and high speeds. But only chirps faster (like a squeak) the faster I'm going. It goes away completely while breaking or slowly letting on the breaks.

I have reason to believe it's coming from the drive shaft or maybe one of the front u-joints. I used foaming WD-40 on the u-joints but had no luck; still heard it. I know wd-40 is not recommended to use in a situation like this, but I'm only using it for a temporary fix so I can just narrow down where the noise is coming from.

That's because its not from the u-joints.

If you hit the brakes and it goes away, its at the wheels. Could be the brake pads hitting or rubbing on something, could be brake caliper slider hardware contacting, could be something loose like a caliper or caliper bracket. Start by checking out all the brakes.

rlcole321 · May 8

could try lifting the truck up all 4 wheels, put in 4WD and listen, that way you can walk around the truck. then have somebody tap the brakes.

YYC-SIERRA · May 9

On 5/3/2024 at 4:38 PM, BDKaos said:

Hi everyone,

Currently having an issue coming from my 2017 Silverado 1500. It's an incredibly loud, echoing chirp/squeak coming from either under the front end or one of the front wheel wells. I can only hear it when coasting or accelerating; low and high speeds. But only chirps faster (like a squeak) the faster I'm going. It goes away completely while breaking or slowly letting on the breaks.

I have reason to believe it's coming from the drive shaft or maybe one of the front u-joints. I used foaming WD-40 on the u-joints but had no luck; still heard it. I know wd-40 is not recommended to use in a situation like this, but I'm only using it for a temporary fix so I can just narrow down where the noise is coming from.

I've searched other forums and topics but haven't had the luck I need. Vehicle runs perfectly fine, just the noise is killing me and really embarrassing.

Someone got an idea what it could be? Any help is greatly appreciated!

If someone has questions on specifics of the vehicle, don't hesitate.

Thanks!