 Thurman55
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02-18-08 02:57 PM - Post#1369071
2007 GMC Sierra, CC, NBS, with posi--at approximately 15,000 miles it started having a clunk sound in the rear end. Sometimes after I stop, sometimes after I have moved forward a few feet. Actually feels like someone bumped into me when sitting still. The local dealer (joke) says it is inherent with the new posi units, something to do with the clutches slipping. Truck still drives fine, and pulls my work trailer fine. Trailer loaded is well below the max weight. Any others with this noise?
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Bad Bowtie
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02-18-08 03:07 PM - Post#1369078
In response to Thurman55
Sounds kind of like the driveshaft slip yoke is dry...?
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Thurman55
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02-19-08 06:19 PM - Post#1370144
In response to Bad Bowtie
Thanks, I'll run that one by the service manager at the local dealer and see if he knows what a driveshaft yoke is. I do, and I'll check it.
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 tri5ss
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02-20-08 07:29 AM - Post#1370483
In response to Thurman55
My neighbor's Tahoe was doing the same thing. The dealer also told him it was inherrent with the truck. My neighbor said BS and kept pushing the issue. They finally found that the liners in the rear springs had fallen out and the clunking noise was from the springs moving around. Especially on takeoff where they are working to control axle wrap. I'd have my dealer check that also and accept nothing but the elimination of your noise.
Randy
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 91SilverZ71
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02-20-08 10:40 AM - Post#1370585
In response to tri5ss
I don't know if this is the problem but GM calls for a special grease on the driveshaft splines. It's GM Part No. 12345879.
Summit Racing
GM Performance 12345879 $39.99
Estimated Ship Date: 3/7/08
Brand: GM Performance
Part Number: NAL-12345879
CHASSIS LUBE
http://store.summitracing.com/partdetail.asp?autof...
Sam
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Tinman05
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02-20-08 08:19 PM - Post#1371003
In response to 91SilverZ71
I know stuff like that makes me want to pull my hair out sometimes... I used to work for a dealer and we had a truck with a posi trac come in with the same problem but it would also pop going around turns. Turned out to be the wrong lube in the rear end. We spent a week trying to figure it out. Finally after going through ALL of the dealer steps to diagnose the problem (bunch of BS) if you ask me. We added the recommended fluid and Additive and it went away after about 5 miles.
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elcamino
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02-21-08 10:42 AM - Post#1371352
In response to Tinman05
You are not supposed to put any additive in a G80 Locker!
The use of any additive in locking rear axles (G80) is not recommended. Rear axle additives are designed for use in limited slip differentials which are normally installed in cars. All light duty trucks equipped with RPO G80 make use of a locking differential and the use of additives will delay the engagement of the locking mechanism and may decrease axle life.
This is right from GM service information..
Mike
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Bad Bowtie
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 02-21-08 01:41 PM - Post#1371469
In response to elcamino
I'm with u "Tinman05". 
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Mikey1946
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02-21-08 04:58 PM - Post#1371598
In response to Thurman55
Just search the OBS Silverado forum (99-06 Fullsize Trucks, Vans, Suburbans, Tahoes, Avalanche) and you discover how pervasive a problem driveline clunk is 
One would hope that GM fixed old problems with the new design but I'm guessing not. I wonder if the clunking steering wheel problems been resolved with the NBS??
Drive line design, along with a build up of manufacturing tolerances, provide for driveline slop/slip. It's more noticeable in some vehicles than others. It's generally been treated by slopping grease in the slip yoke.
I sure Chevrolet Dealer Service will have a "that's normal" bulletin for you if you ask.
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97_cHeVy
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02-21-08 07:14 PM - Post#1371712
In response to Mikey1946
My dad's '97, friend's '97, '99, '01, and my '03 all have developed that same damn clunk in the rear end. Grease up the slip yolk or enjoy that "tap on the rear bumper" feeling you get everytime you stop or take off from a stop light. Nature of the beast i guess. 
Ben
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 CaptainK
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02-22-08 06:48 AM - Post#1371981
In response to 97_cHeVy
My dad's '97, friend's '97, '99, '01, and my '03 all have developed that same damn clunk in the rear end. Grease up the slip yolk or enjoy that "tap on the rear bumper" feeling you get everytime you stop or take off from a stop light. Nature of the beast i guess.
Ben
Or, install the new nickel plated slip yolk and have the problem go away for good
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Mikey1946
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02-22-08 05:17 PM - Post#1372378
In response to CaptainK
How does nickel plating the slip yoke fix the problem 
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Trevor350
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02-22-08 10:17 PM - Post#1372564
In response to Mikey1946
is the slip yoke that piece coming out of the tranny connected to the driveshaft?
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CaptainK
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02-25-08 05:29 AM - Post#1374035
In response to Mikey1946
How does nickel plating the slip yoke fix the problem
For the life of me I cannot recall the details on it (I'll see if I can dig them up though) but I do know that it works (had it replaced on my 99 that had the infamous driveline "thump" on stops and starts)
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elcamino
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02-25-08 10:59 AM - Post#1374243
In response to CaptainK
Non-corrosive, does not rust.
If you grease the oem one all the time so it never rusts, then it won't bind.
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