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Denis · 08-10-2015, 10:40 AM

alright, anyone have any idea what this noise is? checked fluid, not low. checked the steering shaft in the engine compartment, doesn't seem to be rubbing anything.

Colton5 · 08-10-2015, 05:54 PM

Mine does that too!! Not quite as squeaky but definitely an annoying rubbing sound... I always thought it was just the tires on the ground turning and making that noise.....

Edzo · 08-10-2015, 08:36 PM

Are you wearing corduroy's?

Denis · 08-11-2015, 08:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Colton5

Mine does that too!! Not quite as squeaky but definitely an annoying rubbing sound... I always thought it was just the tires on the ground turning and making that noise.....

nah, its a new sound for me. doubt its the tires.

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Originally Posted by Edzo

Are you wearing corduroy's?

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Rock-It Man · 08-11-2015, 08:27 AM

That is the rotary encoder. It senses the steering wheel position that is used by the stabili-track system.

Welcome to te 21st century.

Denis · 08-11-2015, 09:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Rock-It Man

That is the rotary encoder. It senses the steering wheel position that is used by the stabili-track system.

Welcome to te 21st century.

why is it only recently that I can hear it? is this something that wears out?

Colton5 · 08-11-2015, 02:54 PM

Yeah^?

TommyTheCat · 08-11-2015, 03:14 PM

that sounds extremely annoying, never had that noise on mine or any other car.

Rock-It Man · 08-11-2015, 05:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Denis

why is it only recently that I can hear it? is this something that wears out?

No. I have another GM car with 170,000 miles on it. The sound is the same as it was on day one, and there are no problems.

shibbs · 08-11-2015, 05:28 PM

My guess would be clock spring/spiral cable for the air bag. Those can make noise if the grease in them gets displaced.

Predator2U · 08-11-2015, 05:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Denis

alright, anyone have any idea what this noise is? checked fluid, not low. checked the steering shaft in the engine compartment, doesn't seem to be rubbing anything.

That is the best video with clear sound of this problem. Many owners describes it as a "moan", "whale sounds" or a "whine".

My Dealer's Mechanic knew exactly what it was... he says that the Tahoe's have the same problem and has fixed many of them. It is the Steering Rack and mentioned something about a seal drying and causing the problem. It will get worse with time and you will start to feel a slight vibration with the noise. Mine did it for about 25K miles before I finally took it in (just before the 100K extra warranty expired). They replaced the steering rack under warranty and all is good again.

Multiple threads on this same issue with different OP titles.
http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...=steering+rack

Predator2U · 08-11-2015, 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Edzo

Are you wearing corduroy's?

Now that is phunny right there!!!

Denis · 08-12-2015, 06:54 AM

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Originally Posted by TommyTheCat

that sounds extremely annoying, never had that noise on mine or any other car.

its very annoying....

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Originally Posted by Rock-It Man

No. I have another GM car with 170,000 miles on it. The sound is the same as it was on day one, and there are no problems.

hmmmm so its nothing to worry about?

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Originally Posted by Predator2U

That is the best video with clear sound of this problem. Many owners describes it as a "moan", "whale sounds" or a "whine".

My Dealer's Mechanic knew exactly what it was... he says that the Tahoe's have the same problem and has fixed many of them. It is the Steering Rack and mentioned something about a seal drying and causing the problem. It will get worse with time and you will start to feel a slight vibration with the noise. Mine did it for about 25K miles before I finally took it in (just before the 100K extra warranty expired). They replaced the steering rack under warranty and all is good again.

Multiple threads on this same issue with different OP titles.
http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...=steering+rack

well mine is out of warranty and im not getting the whole rack replaced for a little sound haha. its annoying but its not that annoying. is this seal something we can replace on our own?

Predator2U · 08-12-2015, 10:14 AM

well mine is out of warranty and im not getting the whole rack replaced for a little sound haha. its annoying but its not that annoying. is this seal something we can replace on our own?[/QUOTE]

Not sure however; I would think not since the Dealer replaced the entire steering rack unit. instead of just the seal It sounds like the bad seal is causing the sealed unit to loose lubricant, but that is just a guess. The cost of the unit was $800 + labor FYI.
One would think that since Chevrolet knew about this problem (being that it surfaced on several vehicle models), that a TSB would be issued.

Kind of like the heater blower motor... Mine started chirping after 20K miles, I waited and had it replaced at 35K miles and now the replacement is doing the same thing. If they (Chevy) knew that a specific vendor has a problem, wouldn't you think that they would find a second source and start purchasing an improved product for the warranty repairs? (instead of replacing it with the same part which will fail again)

Not complaining because I really love my Camaro and wouldn't trade it for anything, just making a logical statement.

08-10-2015, 10:40 AM	#1
Denis Drives: 2010 SS Join Date: May 2012 Location: Yorktown Heights, NY Posts: 7,695 View My Garage	What is this noise coming though my steering wheel? video alright, anyone have any idea what this noise is? checked fluid, not low. checked the steering shaft in the engine compartment, doesn't seem to be rubbing anything. __________________

08-12-2015, 10:14 AM	#14
Predator2U Drives: 2011 SGM 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Cottonwood, CA Posts: 142	well mine is out of warranty and im not getting the whole rack replaced for a little sound haha. its annoying but its not that annoying. is this seal something we can replace on our own?[/QUOTE] Not sure however; I would think not since the Dealer replaced the entire steering rack unit. instead of just the seal It sounds like the bad seal is causing the sealed unit to loose lubricant, but that is just a guess. The cost of the unit was $800 + labor FYI. One would think that since Chevrolet knew about this problem (being that it surfaced on several vehicle models), that a TSB would be issued. Kind of like the heater blower motor... Mine started chirping after 20K miles, I waited and had it replaced at 35K miles and now the replacement is doing the same thing. If they (Chevy) knew that a specific vendor has a problem, wouldn't you think that they would find a second source and start purchasing an improved product for the warranty repairs? (instead of replacing it with the same part which will fail again) Not complaining because I really love my Camaro and wouldn't trade it for anything, just making a logical statement. __________________ Mods - Hurst ST Shifter, Cold Air Inductions CAI, Noweeds, Flowmaster's HushPower Axle-Back, Tinted Windows, Gill Fade Decals, Green Interior & Trunk LED Lighting, Pers-Lic-Plates: SKTL GRN

08-10-2015, 05:54 PM	#2
Colton5 Drives: 2015 Manual V6 1LT RS AGM Camaro Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Kansas Posts: 74	Mine does that too!! Not quite as squeaky but definitely an annoying rubbing sound... I always thought it was just the tires on the ground turning and making that noise.....

08-10-2015, 08:36 PM	#3
Edzo Drives: 2013 Camaro SS and 63 Impala Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 355	Are you wearing corduroy's?

08-11-2015, 08:27 AM	#5
Rock-It Man 376 cubic inches of fun Drives: 2023 Camaro ZL1 A10 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: MA Posts: 4,030 View My Garage	That is the rotary encoder. It senses the steering wheel position that is used by the stabili-track system. Welcome to te 21st century.

08-11-2015, 02:54 PM	#7
Colton5 Drives: 2015 Manual V6 1LT RS AGM Camaro Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Kansas Posts: 74	Yeah^?

08-11-2015, 03:14 PM	#8
TommyTheCat SHKE BKE Drives: 2013 Camaro Join Date: May 2014 Location: SoCal Posts: 3,108	that sounds extremely annoying, never had that noise on mine or any other car.