Creak/Squeak Type Noise From Rear of Vehicle During Slow Speed Turns (Lubricate Automatic Level Control Sensor Link Sockets)

Some customers may comment on a creak/squeak type noise from the rear of the vehicle during slow speeds and slow turns.

This condition may be due to insufficient lubrication on the ball stud on the automatic level control sensor assembly.

1. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in the General Information sub-section of the appropriate Service Manual.



2. Remove the automatic level control sensor link from the ball studs.
3. Clean the ball studs and the sensor link sockets of dirt and debris.
4. Apply a lubricant such as GM Vehicle Care Super Lube®, P/N 12346241 (U.S.) 10953474 (Canada), GM Vehicle Care Lubriplate®, P/N 89021668 (U.S.) 89021674 (Canada), or equivalent, to both sensor link sockets.
5. Install the automatic level control sensor link to the ball studs.
6. Lower the vehicle.

Parts are currently available from GMSPO.

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