2006 Chevy Avalanche Squeeking Noise

Tiny
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  • 2006 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE
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  • FWD
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  • 90,834 MILES
Whenever I placed the vehicle in Drive, and start to move forward (or backward), there is a very noticeable 'squeeking noise. I was told that it was my "u-joint", but I do not know what that means.

I have had a CV-joint problem before (with another vehicle), but I need to know if this is something that I need to get fixed IMMEDIATELY ?......The noise is very distracting, and should not be occuring on an automobile that is THIS new.......

Thank you for your assistance !


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Monday, March 15th, 2010 AT 12:06 PM

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Tiny
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First of all thats a bad azzz truck. Secondly the u joint bushings are probably dried and cracked, causing the squeek, I dont think it is absolutely and emergency to have it replaced, but it does need to be addressed.
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Monday, March 15th, 2010 AT 12:20 PM
Tiny
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Thank you for the compliment !

I am trying to keep it running correctly (you know that anything man-made is entitled to break).

That noise is driving me nuts, and I do not want to drive this truck into the ground like I did my Suburban

Thank you for your assistance - I appreciate your time !
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Monday, March 15th, 2010 AT 4:44 PM
Tiny
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Oh your welcome, use this site whenever you need help. Not a problem
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Monday, March 15th, 2010 AT 7:07 PM
Tiny
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Found out that I had 2 bad universal joints at the rear of the vehicle.

Dropped $200 to resolve the prob.

Thanks for all the comments !
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Thursday, March 18th, 2010 AT 3:20 PM
Tiny
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Awesome, keep in touch
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Thursday, March 18th, 2010 AT 6:32 PM

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