[TheSlacker]

Anyone else have a problem with a creaking sound when doing tight turns (like in a parking lot)?

 

[R1Budha]

Not that I've noticed and I did several slow speed tight turns yesterday.

 

[FSTASNTZ]

I did, turned out I had a shipping rubber in the left front spring they did not remove. Removed it and no more creaking. Might be something to check.

 

[AustralianMuscle]

I did, turned out I had a shipping rubber in the left front spring they did not remove. Removed it and no more creaking. Might be something to check.

I had the same problem. It didn't show up until it got wet.

 

[slivoman]

I did, turned out I had a shipping rubber in the left front spring they did not remove. Removed it and no more creaking. Might be something to check.

Same here, started hearing weird creaking noises when I turned the wheel to the max, found out they left the red shipping blocks on the springs. Once removed, everything was fine.

 

[KenzSS]

Anyone else have a problem with a creaking sound when doing tight turns (like in a parking lot)?

Welcome to the forum TheSlacker! Give us some more details about you and your new ride. :wink:
And check this thread about the shipping blocks if you weren't sure:
http://www.ssforums.com/forum/new-2...hipping-blocks.html?highlight=shipping+blocks

 

[jwiley9]

I heard it at 136 miles and found the shipping blocks in mine.

 

[Meatsausage]

Its the shipping blocks i heard it on test drive told them to check after i bought it and they were there

 

[Chevrolet Customer Care]

Hey TheSlacker,

I am sorry to hear you are having this concern when turning. I would like to look into this further with your Chevrolet dealership. Please private message me your name, VIN, phone number, and dealership name. I look forward to hearing from you soon.

Erica Tiffany
Chevrolet Customer Care

 

[Boosted]

I don't want to sound harsh, but it seems like nobody even bothers to search on this forum. I've seen so several threads made that repeat a topic discussed in great detail already... :storm:

 

[15SuperSport]

Slacker's first post. He probably didn't know anything about the shipping block issue or what to search for.

 

[fincherific]

Once again the dealers are showing their incompetence with the PDI process! I look forward to the day I can buy direct from the manufacturer.

 

[TheSlacker]

Well.... I read some posts about the shipping blocks, but I didn't think that was the issue, though I haven't had the time to actually look. I'll do that tonight and report back.

 

[TheSlacker]

Problem solved. There were red shipping blocks in the front suspension. Calling the dealer in the morning. Are there also blocks in the rear?

 

[GXPaycheck]

Send a note to GM Customer service on here as well.
There is NO EXCUSE for this kind of thing. GM really wants another lawsuit I guess.

 

[SS BW]

I've noticed creaking at times when I make sharp turn at slow speed.

Would I be able to see the shipping blocks by turning the steering wheel fully and looking through the wheel wells?

 

[KenzSS]

I've noticed creaking at times when I make sharp turn at slow speed.

Would I be able to see the shipping blocks by turning the steering wheel fully and looking through the wheel wells?

Yes, they are in the front springs and pretty hard to miss! And check this link if you haven't already, page 4 has a pic:
http://www.ssforums.com/forum/new-20...hipping+blocks

 

[KenzSS]

Problem solved. There were red shipping blocks in the front suspension. Calling the dealer in the morning. Are there also blocks in the rear?

No blocks in the rear but they did ship with rear rotor covers. Those are pretty much always removed before delivery though.

 

[SpectroBR]

Problem solved. There were red shipping blocks in the front suspension. Calling the dealer in the morning. Are there also blocks in the rear?

No, in the rear there are only plastic brake disc covers.

 

[FBI AW]

I can't believe some of these dealerships still don't take these off during PDI. Not only is it in the instructions, but there is a sticker right in front of the drivers face saying to remove the shipping blocks before delivery!

Source: I work at a dealership and did my own PDI when I took delivery of the vehicle!