hey guys so about 2-3 months ago when i am turning or finished turning sometimes i would feel a binding or clunk like feeling in the driver mat/seat area, it kinda felt like binding (hoping thats the word)
i was going to take it to the mechanic but it randomly stopped so i completely forgot about it
today it started randomly doing it again, i didnt change anything like i didnt do anything for it to start doing it. its very light and brief like i dont think a passenger would notice it. i also noticed it didnt do it everytime i turned
i noticed after 5-10 mins of driving it stopped doing it completely

what do you guys think it is? i am not mechanic but with my guess i was thinking maybe transfer case is starting to go? or maybe u joints? i dont think my ujoints have ever been changed

thanks

 

STEERING SHAFT? there have been updates to the original design
thats my guess

 

It could be so many things. It could be power-steering (gearbox, booster, or pump [check fluid], steering linkage, or I've even had issues with the front differential not disengaging the wheel locking mechanism creating a 'biting' effect when turning.

 

hmm it did it again but this time it felt more like steering because when i was backing out of my stall, it kinda made a nose as if two gears are like sticking kinda thing. idk i suck at explaining noises
it went away when the truck warmed up tho
i have new ball joints, tie rods, upper control arm with ball joints.

any clue what i could do to diagnose where its coming from?

thx

 

cycle through your 4 x 4 settings a couple times to make sure the 4 x 4 is not binding.

 

Post some pics on level ground.

 

Read up on the steering shafts - they were binding in the shaft sliding areas due to lack of lubrication. They have a new part number and it’s about a 15 -30 minute install.

Worth investigating as as this is a known issue that will make popping / banging noises. I believe the part is about $75. You can find clips on YouTube also that show the procedure- it’s easy to change.

the updated part number is 19329330 - I believe that is the latest revision. That is a GM part number.

Let us know how you make out.