On occasion your automobile can make noises in the front axle, you are very almost never reassured by this types of noise and you automatically tend to think that you will lose a wheel or that the repair will cost you an astronomical amount. Then, what if you discern a noise coming from the front end of your GMC Terrain? It may not be much and you can repair the issue yourself, but if in doubt it is better to verify before a larger failure appears. It is with this in mind that we have decided to make this article and allow you to find out the issue and find a treatment. We will, through some steps review all the components that can make noises at the front end of your GMC Terrain. front-axle-noise-gmc-terrain

What are the elements that can cause front axle noise GMC Terrain?

Most of our work will focus on finding the element that gives your GMC Terrain front wheel noise. The following is a list of the components that are most likely to be creating it and how to verify it.

Noise vibration front end GMC Terrain : the shock absorber cup

One of the most common causes of symptoms on your GMC Terrain front axle noise is advanced wear and tear on your shock system. In fact, the suspension cups, when they are out of date, the rubber (silentblock) that acts as a buffer and shock absorber for the upper part of the suspension no longer fulfils its role and during small jolts that compress the suspensions. To verify if this is the issue that concerns you, take a dented, slow-speed road and pay attention to the noise coming from your front end as you pass over holes. If these are the cups, consider changing them as soon as possible as this may damage other parts and require more expensive repairs.

Noise while turning front end GMC Terrain : stabilizer bar

If you detect of a noise on your GMC Terrain at the level of the front end when you are turning flat or going up on sidewalks for example, it is most likely related to one of the parts of your stabilizer bar that is defective. To verify the origin of the issue, you may feel a lack of balance in the direction of the car (it pulls to the left or it pulls to the right). Also, you can position yourself on one side of one of your front wheels then the other and try to shake your wheels powerfully, if you hear a clicking sound it is highly possible that your silentblocks of stabilizer bar are out of date. In this case, go to your garage.

Front axle noise when turning GMC Terrain : direction triangles

Finally, you may have a noise in the front wheel on your GMC Terrain, when you accelerate, brake or in a rather random but regular way. It is likely that the cause of this issue comes from the direction triangle or the direction hinges. Indeed, a damaged steering triangle will be testable during the acceleration phases when it will move away and the car will pull on the outside of the weak triangle (left triangle pulls to the left) and when braking towards the inside of the same side (left triangle pulls to the right). You can also verify the condition of the swivel bellows visually, which may disrupt the action of changing direction. If you are in one of these cases go to your technician.

Loud noise front end GMC Terrain : bearings

One of the other likely causes of symptoms of the front axle of your GMC Terrain, may be that one of your rollings is tired, it will tend to make a thumping noise that intensifies when it is under stress (turns faster and faster). So remember to verify by taking speed (neutral and window open to hear only the noise of the wheels) that the noise is well located here, if this is the case replace it or them as soon as possible. If, on the other hand, this noise only appears with an engaged speed, check out our article on loud noise on GMC Terrain, you will certainly find a fix to your issue.

Front end noise squeaking GMC Terrain : cardan shaft

One of the most common causes when noise appears on the front axle of your GMC Terrain when you turn with your car is related to the direction of your car. Certainly, the gimbals and their bellows are parts that are constantly stressed during your changes of direction and a wear of one of them can make “Clac clac” type noises when you approach the stop zone of your direction. A bellows with holes will damage the cardan shaft very quickly and must be replaced very quickly, otherwise it will be necessary to change the entire cardan shaft. Remember to take a look at it and have it repaired if necessary. If it is rather a squeaking noise on GMC Terrain, do not hesitate to consult this article to find the solution to your problem.