2023 GMC Denali suspension KNOCKING/Banging. Will this finally fix the problem? Spring Thing
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 10 ก.พ. 2023
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I worked at a Chevrolet dealership for 37 years, and they had this exact problem since around 1985 or so. We tried everything mentioned in your video and more, and adding spacers was always the fix. Now I have a 2023 High Country 1500, and have the same problem. I think I’ll try to get an old tire from a tire shop and make a set of spacers like you used. Much better than the “donuts” GM sent out for us to use.
Pretty amazing they have the same problem going on after 25-30 years. Actually, pretty sad. I really enjoy your videos. Keep them coming.
- Michael
I've got a 2020 Sierra 1500...both sides were clunking pretty bad with any type of "flex". After reading numerous opinions on the "Spring Things" kit, I replicated the design and made my own set of .25" rubber spacers and installed them in the same location. The clunking is COMPLETELY gone... It's a shame that GM engineers are too stupid to resolve this known issue, especially since the solution is SO SIMPLE.
Thank you for sharing your experience with this kit. Hopefully many people see this. It seems to be pretty common in the 1500's and even the colorado's and canyons.
I'm just mindblown that GM's TSB completely ignores the isolators and simply calls for lubrication and torqueing of the bolts associated with the leaf pack, then the problem returns a day or 2 later 🤣... THIS fix takes 10-15 minutes and WORKS!
This isn't due to GM engineers. Leaf springs aren't designed and made by GM. GM puts a bid and companies bids on who will make and deliver them. GM simply should not award its supplier with another contract.
I have the same issue, how long did you make your rubber spacers ?
Very informative video! I like GM half tons, mostly cuz of the 6.2 but not a fan of the overall build quality. It has seemed to get better, but that leaf spring clunk would be frustrating on any pickup, let alone a brand new one.
Just did this with my 2018 GMC Sierra and used a cut up bicycle inner tube. Noise was horrible before. Now it’s gone! Great video!!
Thank you for sharing. Hopefully GM/GMC are listening & take corrective action.
Coil springs with 4 corner air bags are the way to go.
The over-hood 'visibility issue' is easily countered by simply hitting the "Camera" button on the infotainment system when you're getting into a parking space. I was doing that with my older Silverado for some time to make sure I was parking true. Obviously I use it more when I'm parking someplace where there are vehicles on either side of the spot I'm going into (not as frequent where I am).
On my GMC the parking sensors let’s me know if I am getting close to something. If I get to close about 2’ the over view cámara comes on and shows me what is it that I am getting close to
Good to see you found a solution hopefully. But you shouldn't need that on a new truck. But chevy and gmc have always seem to think thing like this is not an issue.
Thank you for this info, my 23 Sierra does a clunk noise like some moving in the back at low speeds, Imma pick up this product soon, thx again.
I had the same issue with my 2016 GMC Canyon, sent it to a shop and after 5 days they could not determine what the issue was. I did some online research, purchased the "Spring Thing" kit, installed it and the issue was resolved.
i used some rubber i had laying around and it worked /i can t believe this fixed the problem but it did
Thanks for the video! I have a brand new 2023 Chevy RST 3.0 Duramax w/ 6k miles. I kept saying dammit I need to strap down the stuff in my bed it keeps rolling around. Then cleaned the bed out completely and sounded like something rolling around exactly as you described. Definitely going to order the spacers. Thanks
Looking forward to the long term review on this issue.
My B&W Hitch rattles use sample card's from the Bank drill hole used my bw Hitch love it 😁
That's under warranty. There is a TSB for it. My truck had the same issue. Took it to the dealer and they diagnosed it and ordered the left rear leaf spring pack. Took it back in a week later when the part arrived and picked it up at the end of the day when it was replaced. Never did the noise again. It's a defective part, and i recommend getting it fixed the right way while under warranty. If its put of warranty and wants to get rid of the noise the cheap way, then sure, do this. I will make a video on this with TSB number.
DO you have the TSB for this?
I will look it up tomorrow at work if i get a chance.
Hey buddy what’s is the TSB?
If you have it can you send it to me please?
TSB# 21-NA-200
I used bike tubes and it worked too!
Suggestion, use the stainless steel tie wraps. Must have the squeeze handle installation tool. They are becoming mainstream, been around a lengthy time in aviation. Thank you for your video’s.
Thx for sharing!! I just received my new AT4 Duramax! I will keep an eye on this. Did you have any marked retro fit accessories on your Denali? I have my parking sensors missing... You can check on the window sticker for any retro fit items. They will install for free once received... By the way... You have a very nice property!!
If you have the 360 camera, i think you can activate the forward camera at low speeds which will help
Very nice! I just checked over a 24 that had this noise. His sounded more like it was up front.
I was leaning towards the dual bump stops binding in the cups of lower A-arms or the edge of the inner fender liner, that wasn't fitting properly.
I'll have to pass this information on to him.
As far as visibility over the hood, I have to give 19+ Ram to be the worst, GM second and Super Duty still being the best.
I have 2020 and mine just started doing it at 37k miles. I also had an 2018 and that did it at 5k miles. My 18 had both lead springs replaced but had the bulletin done 2xs before replacement. Sound went away for awhile. But came back at 34k before lease return. Buddy of mine works at Chevy as a transmission tech. He said new springs will eventually do it also.
Do you happen to have the dimensions to those rubber spaces that you used on your springs? Was actually considering doing something like this.
On my last truck, the plastic puck fell out of the lower overload leaf and the lower two spring leaves (or leafs) would clunk. I had no idea what the problem was but like with your truk, the noise drove me NUTS.
The dealer told me what the problem was and installed a giant rubber band looking thing to take the place of the missing plastic puck. Your truck is different in that the top two leaves (or leafs) are slapping each other.
I tried the product and it fix my car , thank you for sharing this video 🫡
Spring things installed noise didn't go way but slightly muffled, trying upgraded shocks next.
Started out greasing them, after 10k miles or so greasing quit working...
Use your warranty. That’s what it’s for. I had the same problem with
my brand new 2024 and took it in yesterday. They said they had a bulletin from GM about the issue so they had a fix for it. When I left, there was no more clunking sound. Basically, I think they sprayed some sort of plastic in the leaf springs to reduce the vibration/noise. Hopefully this fix will be permanent.
I have a ‘19 Sierra and I could only separate the springs enough to get the rubber in about a 1/2 inch. It was not a easy job either, for me anyway
Did you happen to measure those before installing? Or have the POC for the guy who made them?
If that does not last, you may want to try using conveyor belt material
I got a 2022 durumax , paying that kind of $$ for a truck , i make the dealer fix the issue , great video
I would really like to know what is the official GM fix to this issue - if any??? Given that there are aftermarket solutions to this issue means that thousands are facing this problem and GM must have ran into this issue during their testing. How can they test their trucks and hear this and think this is OK? Unfortunately as long as customers remedy these issues themselves vs. letting GM bear the cost then they are just training GM to ignore more of these types of issues….. Your just training your dog to piss on your shoes!
My local dealer's answer was "they all do that". Just the thing to help instill confidence in my first ever GM truck.
And everyone wonders why GM ranks low in consumer reports OWNER satisfaction rating….well below average by owners themselves. Sure, most makers have issues here and there but most address them. What is GM doing about this - nothing. What is GM doing about collapsing lifters and pushrods on their 5.3L and 6.2L engines - nothing. Im not a GM basher, I have one on order but might be my first GM vehicle in over 32 years…. And maybe my last.
I hear that 3.0 knocking lol. Any updates on this product?
I would think since this seems to be a problem known by GM, they should install them on every new 1/2 ton model at the factory. Instead they make their customer worry over it and waste their time trying to resolve the Issue.
Like most manufacturers after you spend 50 to 100k there is no service. They sold it and now it's your problem.
My thoughts exactly, had both leaf packs replaced and issue still occurs
I installed this and it didn’t do anything for me with my 2020 Silverado. The creaking sounds from my truck are ridiculously loud and no matter where I go or where I’m driving it’s creaking non stop. Took to the dealer and they don’t know what’s wrong with the springs or where the sounds coming from. Not sure what to do to get the sound to go away.
I’d like to know the model # of that jack
You forgot about disliking the lack of 12 v outlets
It's a shame that you have to rig up something to fix a new 75,000 truck
Would have been nice to video the BEFORE effect, that way we could have seen the difference! :-)
What state do you live in dude you have a beautiful property dude
I’m having the same issue. Also having an issue with the heat shield rattling and hitting the exhaust. Anyone having this issue as well?
My 2019 and my friends 2020 did the same thing. The rubber strips fixed both of our trucks. Good to know GM can't get a freaking leaf spring right. I take it they haven't fixed the leaking rear windows either.
I have a 2019 Silverado as well. No leaf spring issues except a bouncy ass on bumps. That was fixed with the RAS system. I've heard Bilstein shocks also fix it. As far as the window, I got that replaced under warranty. I didn't realize it was a widespread issue.
It's fair to say, they all have had issues.
I have a 2022 Silverado 4x4 equipped with the LM2. A little over a month of owning the truck, I had the same noise issue but decided to wait on taking it to dealer. I ended up getting a check engine light so I took it in and also mentioned this knocking noise coming from the rear of the vehicle. At first the Tech said he couldn’t hear anything. I made my way down to the dealer and had the service advisor hop into the truck with me and he heard it instantly as I pulled out of their sloped driveway. I just picked up the truck today and they submitted the issue to GM. GM claimed that the noise is normal. GM also said that it’s my rear axel moving around to allow extra play when it’s under load. I don’t see how this knocking noise is normal and still believe it’s my leaf springs. I’m going to try these rubber inserts and see if the noise goes away also.
Any luck?
Have had nothing but problems with my gmc sierra.
Nice fix it be nice if you promoted the person that sent them to you.just saying .
@ 8:30 The dealership probably has no " factory fix" for this problem.... that never should have made it past quality control
Leaf springs are noisy it's that easy
There is a bulletin for this from GM for "shims"
Do you know if this would fix the knocking sound on the 2016 Sierra GMC HD?
Or does anybody on this forum know if that is the sound I’m getting it doesn’t look like it’s the same set up as a 2016 that I just purchased
$80k and I gotta cut up a bike tube to make a rattling noise stop...Ridiculous
So after 8 months uploading the video
Did it solve the issue??
Can I order some
Stainless steel zip tie. Last far longer than plastic.
I have a 22 gmc denali carbon pro an I haven't had any trouble an I have 30k miles so maybe I got lucky
On a 70k+ GM truck 😂
I would have repaired that sound with the radio 😊
Pretty disappointing with GM and the ride has even got worse now I would assume...just put some weight on those leaf springs and see what happens..
What is gm doing?
Why can’t GM fix this ?
Look up the amount of tsb’s for the 2023 sierra.
Gm should be out of business. Junk
prolly from you over loading the truck making videos
Lol, wrong
Now it drives like a Ford!!!🤣
This is absolutely stupid, as much as these trucks cost an owner should not have to buy or make a product to overcome a noise issue from their suspension. GM, and any other automaker needs to step up to the plate, admit there is a design issue and provide a fix to the consumer free of charge. If we the buyers continue to fix these issues and not hold them accountable they will continue to make this junk!
Bet the springs are made in Mexico. As a customer of a new truck you shouldn't have to do this fix....
My whole truck, 2023 GMC SIERRA with the LZ0), was assembled in Mexico and haven’t had any problems. The engine and tranny are all made in the USA. The exterior finish and fitment on my truck was perfect. No complaints.
@@NMTRUCKER Does it say Made in Mexico on the door sticker?
@@henryford2736 When the VIN NUMBER starts with a 3 that indicates that it was manufactured in Mexico. If your VIN # starts with a 1 it was manufactured in the USA.
@@NMTRUCKERmy vin starts with a 3 it’s 2023 Sierra 1500 and had both leaf packs replaced and issue still exists. Sad to say, but this looks like the fix
@SaltWaterAssassin same issue here my truck went into dealer w 1700 miles, they replaced leaf. Now I'm out 4500 and it's doing it again. I have only towed once it was a yj and dual axle uhaul trailer. Disappointing for what these trucks cost. 22 refresh 3L rst z71
We should all quit buying new trucks. They're a waste of money. Just buy used forcing Chevy to actually produce trucks that don't suck balls.
This is why you buy a Toyota or Lexus
Definitely not lol
Because you like bland, designed by committee, don't offer anything innovative and never ever try to excel designs?
Dude... I just jumped from 2018 Tundra to the AT4! So far not disappointed! I did really like my toyota... But the GM has a lot to offer. i do understand what your saying... my tundra had ZERO issues after 4 years and resale value was AMAZING!!
@@jacob106106 The Tundra designers forgot the recovery hooks, step up bumper, AWD, multifunction tailgate, and front seats that don’t break within the first 5000 milesNot to mention the U U G G G L L YY front end (IMO of course).
@@NMTRUCKER I really liked my 2018 tundra. I agree with you, the new tundra platform has a lot of issues... although it will become an great product. Just give it time to mature. From a design perspective, they do need to blend in the mustache.... in current format, as you said, it's ugly. Coming back to the sierra.... I really like it so far! Let's see how it holds up and the after service!
Dude you ramble too much…get to the point already