Is this normal? (Steering squeal)

[bradb622]

Honest question I’d like the throw out there. The squeal heard in the video happens with minimal wheel turn. It is mostly constant when driving but stops briefly sometimes. It can be heard from inside the cabin with windows up. The A/C is off. Dealer thought it might be normal as they tested several of their cars and they all did this to varied noise levels. I’m not incredibly mechanically inclined, have a few guesses, but could use the help from people who know more. I don’t remember this noise on prototypes nor heard it in videos. Thoughts?

 

[anand]

Sounds like a maybe slightly louder than normal power steering pump, but each pump seems to be of slightly different loudness

 

[bradb622]

They did check the decibel levels on each vehicle. They really did take time with it and couldn’t find anything wrong, but I’d love to improve it if possible.

 

[anand]

I’d love to improve it if possible.

I'm not sure what cooling the pump requires, but a somewhat loose wrap of 3M Thinsulate SM600L (or any other similar sound deadener) could work

 

[evomind]

Ive never heard a good working power steering unit make noise like that.

 

[evomind]

Im wondering if they are using a big enough power steering unit/pump for the vehicle.
We will know more once more people start putting bigger tires etc on these.
IDK

 

[AnD3rew]

Yes they do that, checked with agent they confirmed they are all doing it

 

[bradb622]

I feel like I should say that hearing the noise while driving is only at low speeds and that’s if I’m listening for it. Also worth saying is that I may only have 150 miles on it, but I wouldn’t trade this Grenadier for anything, it’s just incredible.

 

[evomind]

Yes they do that, checked with agent they confirmed they are all doing it

Just because they "all do that" doesnt make it right.
How many other vehicles anywhere by any manufacturer makes that noise when you turn the wheel?
I cant believe that was designed in.
I guess we shall see.

 

[OGrid]

I drive with my window down and have not heard any noise associated with steering movement, or any other noise similar to what you’ve recorded.

 

[evomind]

I drive with my window down and have not heard any noise associated with steering movement, or any other noise similar to what you’ve recorded.

You better bring yours back....Theyre all supposed to make noise.
lol

 

[AMD66]

Mine is the same, and has over a few thousands miles become much quieter or I’ve just got used to it

 

[Shopkeep]

I can hear my power steering whine a little bit crawling with the windows down, don’t notice it windows up.

 

[Shopkeep]

I assume you have checked the fluid level in the reservoir?

 

[Trialmaster]

Why use the steering stationary? What's it like on the move?

 

[bradb622]

Why use the steering stationary? What's it like on the move?

It’s the same on the road. Windows down there’d be no way not to hear it. I plan to check fluid level as soon as I get a chance.

 

[Lemon35]

I drive with my window down and have not heard any noise associated with steering movement, or any other noise similar to what you’ve recorded.

I have also not heard any noise similar to the original post.

 

[bradb622]

Thank you all for the replies. People reached out who had experienced the same noise and it went away with more miles driven. That is greatly reassuring. Thanks again.

I’ll do my part and work on adding those miles.

 

[Jean Mercier]

Honest question I’d like the throw out there. The squeal heard in the video happens with minimal wheel turn. It is mostly constant when driving but stops briefly sometimes. It can be heard from inside the cabin with windows up. The A/C is off. Dealer thought it might be normal as they tested several of their cars and they all did this to varied noise levels. I’m not incredibly mechanically inclined, have a few guesses, but could use the help from people who know more. I don’t remember this noise on prototypes nor heard it in videos. Thoughts?

Only saw your post today.
By the way: Happy New Year Australia, New Zealand, but Europeans and Americans have to wait
I never had that squealing noise. Strange!

 

[OGrid]

By the way: Happy New Year Australia, New Zealand, but Europeans and Americans have to wait

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