Got a hard one for you guys.

Cowboy20th · #1 11-07-2005, 10:36 PM

ok, I know this is a chevy forum, but the GMC forum aint too active. I own a 99 GMC Sierra EXCab, 5.3L. I have recently gotton my brakes worked on, rear drums replaced, new rotors, new pads in front. I have noticed a knocking sound coming from my front left tire. The tire is in good condition, just rotated and balanced. Could I have a brake problem? Or maybe just a wheel bearing hub going out. Thanks for any help.

97cavalier · #2 11-07-2005, 10:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Cowboy20th

ok, I know this is a chevy forum, but the GMC forum aint too active. I own a 99 GMC Sierra EXCab, 5.3L. I have recently gotton my brakes worked on, rear drums replaced, new rotors, new pads in front. I have noticed a knocking sound coming from my front left tire. The tire is in good condition, just rotated and balanced. Could I have a brake problem? Or maybe just a wheel bearing hub going out. Thanks for any help.

I woild say wheel bearing, but does it only do it when you stop or what?

BlenderWizard · #3 11-07-2005, 11:07 PM

you don't think it could be the steering shaft, do ya? FYI, IMO 99-up GMC guys are welcome over here

poetater · #4 11-08-2005, 08:30 AM

Loose wheel bearing.

Cowboy20th · #5 11-08-2005, 07:22 PM

no, it stops doing it when i apply the brakes quickly, and it only does it really at higher speeds like 45mph-80mph, and not when i accelerate. I hope it is the wheel bearing, i know those arent too expensive, thanks for all the input.

rustcal · #6 11-08-2005, 09:19 PM

my buddy had the same problem with his 99 gmc, if i remember rightly it had something to do with the steering linkage. sorry i can't be more accurate. it was like 4 yrs ago when he had the problem.

kenny-1907 · #7 11-08-2005, 10:36 PM

uhhh , not expensive for the wheel bearings ? Try approx $300 per side, the bearings are not serviceable and the entire hub assembly needs replacing unforutnately.

ricebike · #8 11-08-2005, 11:08 PM

return it to the shop who did the work immediately

dannymoz71 · #9 11-10-2005, 08:20 AM

I had a 98 that was making a noise like that. Ended up that the upper A arm had a loose mounting bolt, so that when brakes were applied the A arm would move and make a noise.

ricebike · #10 11-10-2005, 08:59 AM

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I had a 98 that was making a noise like that. Ended up that the upper A arm had a loose mounting bolt, so that when brakes were applied the A arm would move and make a noise.

yup, hence my recommendation to take it back to the shop; they reassembled something incorrectly... make them recheck their work!

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