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thumping from drive line @ 40+ mph
by painkiller
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Feb 19, 2007 (5:00 pm)
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thumping from drive line @ 40+ mph
by painkiller
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Feb 19, 2007 (4:58 pm)
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i have a 2003 1500 hd sierra, at 40+ mph i havea thump , thump thump noise, you can feel it in the steering wheel, the floor and pedals. when you apply the brakes it seems to stop. or when you turn a curve it seems to stop. i have checked everything i can, greased the steering , checked the brakes, fluids, u joints. i think i'm down to wheel brg. but they dont seem to be lose or feel rough when i roll the wheel jacked up. has anyone else had this prob? this truck has not been abused.
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Re: thumping from drive line @ 40+ mph [painkiller]
by gmcproblem
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Feb 21, 2007 (5:51 am)
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Replying to: painkiller (Feb 19, 2007 5:00 pm)
I have the exact same problem, the thumping noise coming from the driveline.2003 GMC Sierra HD Crew Cab, 58,000 miles. It has not been abused. The thumping noise occurs intermittently, in 2wd or 4wd, and applying the brakes somewhat dampens the noise. Been to the dealer twice and driven it with the service manager, but he doesn't really hear it or feel it. He says it may be the bearings or something like that. Sometimes the thumping gets so loud it sounds like a helicopter instead of a truck. Help!!!
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- #20 of 172
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Re: thumping from drive line @ 40+ mph [gmcproblem]
by painkiller
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Feb 21, 2007 (1:34 pm)
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Replying to: gmcproblem (Feb 21, 2007 5:51 am)
thanks for the answer, i am going to pull the bearings off this weekend and replace i'll let you know what happens.
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Re: thumping from drive line @ 40+ mph [painkiller]
by gmcproblem
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Feb 21, 2007 (1:43 pm)
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Replying to: painkiller (Feb 21, 2007 1:34 pm)
The thumping occurs at highway speeds, 60-70mph as well as the lower speeds. Seems to go away a little bit when turning to the right. I wonder if it is somehow connected to the problem with the intermediate steering shaft "clunking". Perhaps some harmonic vibration? I just replaced my tires ($704.00) because i thought the tires were cupping and causing the thump, thump thump....sound. Like I said, it is intermittent, but can be extremely loud. Very annoying. I'll look for your response. Thanks.
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Re: thumping from drive line @ 40+ mph [gmcproblem]
by painkiller
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Feb 21, 2007 (2:00 pm)
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Replying to: gmcproblem (Feb 21, 2007 1:43 pm)
mine is the same way, i greased the intermead shaft and it quietened it down some, but still there.
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Re: thumping from drive line @ 40+ mph [painkiller]
by gmcproblem
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Feb 27, 2007 (7:14 am)
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Replying to: painkiller (Feb 21, 2007 2:00 pm)
Any luck greasing the bearings?
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Re: thumping from drive line @ 40+ mph [gmcproblem]
by ahoron
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Mar 01, 2007 (7:54 am)
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Replying to: gmcproblem (Feb 27, 2007 7:14 am)
bearing are sealed in the hub can't grease them just replace about $200 each side plus labor
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Re: thumping from drive line @ 40+ mph [ahoron]
by gmcproblem
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Mar 01, 2007 (9:40 am)
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Replying to: ahoron (Mar 01, 2007 7:54 am)
Did replacing the bearings stop the thumping?
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Re: thumping from drive line @ 40+ mph [gmcproblem]
by painkiller
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Mar 06, 2007 (7:18 am)
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Replying to: gmcproblem (Mar 01, 2007 9:40 am)
have not done anything yet been out of town and now have the flu. ahoron, did you have the same thing?
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