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2006 GMC Canyon SL Reg Cab 111.2 WB 2WD

2006 GMC Canyon
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Rear Wheel Drive, Regular Cab
20 mpg city / 27 mpg hwy
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May 22, 2009, 7:34 pm

Adam D
 

Question: my rear differential makes noise (kinda like a clang or

my rear differential makes noise (kinda like a clang or ping)... i figured it is the rear differ because when at the back bumper and the truck is rock back and forth the noise can be heard. Also when looking from underneath it almost looks like there is too much play in the differential because you can see the shaft turning and when it stops the noise can be heard.....???? what is this and what do i do?


May 28, 2009, 9:10 pm

Elizabeth K
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You're not alone among Canyon owners with that noise. I found a service bulletin regarding it: PIP4054A from this site: http://repairpal.com/cars/gmc/canyon. You can contact your dealer with that number and ask them about it, but you'd be wise to do some research online on it first and go to your dealer knowing what you can expect from them.


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May 29, 2009, 11:09 am

Adam D
 

thanks alot for the help


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