The front or rear differential may develop an abnormal noise due to worn bearings or another internal fault. Our technicians tell us that a complete overhaul of the affected differential is commonly necessary to correct this condition.
Car Problem Reports
Chevrolet 1500 Pickup Front/Rear Differential May Develop Noise Due to Worn Bearings
Chevrolet 1500 Pickup Problem
16 Reports
Model Years Affected: 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999
Drive Trains Affected: 2WD, 4WD
Average Mileage: 197,000 mi (130,000 mi - 246,000 mi)
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Visitor, 1998 Chevrolet 1500 Pickup, 4WD, 246,000 mi
my front/rear differential has been making a grinding noise
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Vincent Salemi Jr, 1997 Chevrolet 1500 Pickup, 2WD, 167,000 miRookie
Rear end needs to be overhauled, I need a quote on the cost of repairs.
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Visitor, 1990 Chevrolet 1500 Pickup, 4WD, 130,000 mi
banging noise when starting out in morning and while shifting in forward and reverse when plowing snow.
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