Chasing a squeak/squeal on 15 1500 4x4 crew

[jawxx]

Hey all. New to the forum. Traded in my 15 Grand Cherokee for a 15 RAM 1500 a few days ago. 22k on the clock.

So far impressions are mostly good. Its more truck like... makes sense. Rides well. Milking the MPGs and averaging about 17~ so far. I usually averaged 15-17 in the Grand Cherokee so if I can stay close to that I'll be happy.

This thread, however, is about chasing a squeak/squeal. I think its brakes but can't be sure. I have a slight squeal when driving that I can hear when I'm alongside other vehicles or a wall because it bounces back at me. I thought it was brakes because I had some for sure break squeal when applying. Not bad, but annoying nonetheless. The sound sounds like it could also be suspension bouncing around a little... is that a thing in these trucks?

Because I thought it was brakes I knew it would be a battle warranty wise, I went to the store and bought some new pads and swapped out the front. It actually seemed to help a little (but not eliminate) on the stopping but not eliminate the cruising squeak. I didn't do the back because they didn't appear to be worn at all.

So... what next? Should I see if the dealer will drive for a few miles and have a suggestion? Is there other places I should look right now?

Thanks guys.

 

[jwilkinson79]

I had the same exact issue with my 2015, ended up being a bad front drives side strut. Hope this helps you out. Good luck.

 

[WiSH2oo0]

One of my squeaks was on the drivers side, the parking brake cable was rubbing on the parking brake bracket mounted on the rear lower control arm.

 

[Bdersch]

i actually have the same issue. a small squeak that i can hear with my windows down. thought for sure it was the brakes because when i slow down i can hear the squeaking. I took my wheels off and checked everything over. Pads have a ton of life left and rotors are good to go. i cleaned everything up really good brake with with and then checked the suspension. I would be curious to hear more about this bad front driver strut. how did you determine that?

 

[jwilkinson79]

i actually have the same issue. a small squeak that i can hear with my windows down. thought for sure it was the brakes because when i slow down i can hear the squeaking. I took my wheels off and checked everything over. Pads have a ton of life left and rotors are good to go. i cleaned everything up really good brake with with and then checked the suspension. I would be curious to hear more about this bad front driver strut. how did you determine that?

I brought it to the dealer and went for a ride with the tech to make sure he heard what I was hearing. He said it was my front D/S strut, they replaced it, never heard it again.

 

[Bdersch]

I brought it to the dealer and went for a ride with the tech to make sure he heard what I was hearing. He said it was my front D/S strut, they replaced it, never heard it again.

interesting... might need to check mine out then... thanks!!

 

[jwilkinson79]

interesting... might need to check mine out then... thanks!!

 

[Dark Knight 500]

My 2017 started squealing at approximately 17,000km pads look to have lots left [emoji848][emoji848]


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