Is clicking from the front suspension normal?

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mpthompson84

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2021 Yukon Denali

My Denali makes a pretty constant clicking sound from the front suspension whenever I am turning the wheels left or right while moving. I have had the local dealership look at it multiple times and they keep telling me that nothing is wrong and it is completely normal for the vehicle due to the tire and wheel combination, which is very strange to me being that this is the stock tires and wheels. Does anyone else have a similar clicking sound when they are turning at slow speed?

Happens whether I’m going forward or reverse, but usually when I’m parking if that gives you an indication of the speed I’m talking about. I would assume if it is normal then most owners would have the same issue. Really trying to determine if This is normal, which will be very strange to me on a vehicle this expensive, or if the dealership is just blowing me off.
 

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Clicking is often the precursor to front CV joint failure, particularly if the clocking sound occurs when turning either left or right. I'd get those CV joints checked out, before you do any more parts cannon firing.
 

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Thanks for pointing this out! I've heard a squeaking/chirping sound from the front left on my 22 since I bought it and couldn't figure out what it was. Here's the TSB on it:

Squeak/Chirp, Metallic Jingle, Ringing, Ratcheting, Click or Tick Noise from Front Axle In 2wd

Going to schedule an appt at the dealer for mine.
 

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2021 Yukon Denali

My Denali makes a pretty constant clicking sound from the front suspension whenever I am turning the wheels left or right while moving. I have had the local dealership look at it multiple times and they keep telling me that nothing is wrong and it is completely normal for the vehicle due to the tire and wheel combination, which is very strange to me being that this is the stock tires and wheels. Does anyone else have a similar clicking sound when they are turning at slow speed?

Happens whether I’m going forward or reverse, but usually when I’m parking if that gives you an indication of the speed I’m talking about. I would assume if it is normal then most owners would have the same issue. Really trying to determine if This is normal, which will be very strange to me on a vehicle this expensive, or if the dealership is just blowing me off.
There was a service bulletin to Loosen & Retighten to specific torque the lower A arms AND the crossmember bolts and as I remember the vehicle has to be sitting on its tires not hanging on a Frame lift
 

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