Q: Stationary left turn high-pitched squeaking on 2010 Chevy Impala

asked by on September 09, 2017

In my Impala, when I go to make left turns only (does not squeak during right turns), my car will produce a high-pitched squeak.

Some things to take note of are:

  • Car does not start its left turn squeak until after it warms up and gets on the road (which is about 5-7 minutes and then it starts its noise)

  • Is not related to brakes or movement as you can turn to the left in park and still get this squeak.

  • Noise can be compared to a belt that is squeaking, although it couldn't be a belt as this deals with steering.

  • Car has had no wrecks or any major component on it changed. Although it's a 2010 model, car only has about 24k miles on it, its almost like new, inside and out.

  • Also, steering fluid level has been checked and is good.

At the moment, these are all the details that I can think of to be worth mentioning.

Thank You

My car has 24050 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.

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