The most likely causes for your Chevrolet Tahoe having a squealing sound are interior noises (like worn window seals), noises from under your car (like worn brake pads) or noises from under your hood (like a slipped belt or a hose with a hole in it).
Chevrolet Tahoe has a squealing noise/sound
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Why does my Chevrolet Tahoe have a squealing noise/sound?
It is important to note that when trying to identify a sound coming from your Chevrolet Tahoe, you try to pinpoint where the noise to coming from. Is it coming from inside the car, the front dashboard, the boot of the car, the engine, the tyres or maybe from something scraping along the road? Is the squealing noise happening when your car is idle or when you’re driving slow or when you’re driving fast or when you’re driving over bumps or when you’re accelerating or… do you just hear it all the time?
Is squealing coming from under your car?
The most common reason for your Chevrolet Tahoe to have a squealing noise/sound coming from under your car is having worn-out brake pads or another brake system problem. Your mechanic can check your brake pads and see if they need replacing.
Is squealing coming from your engine or from under the hood?
The most common reasons for there to be squealing noises coming from under the hood/bonnet of your Chevrolet Tahoe are having a belt slip (drives accessories like air conditioning, power steering etc) or having a vacuum leak from your air intake hoses being worn or cracked (most common noise when accelerating). A slipped belt can be quickly fixed by a mechanic and the vacuum leak is also quick to fix, once it is found. Other potential causes for squealing can include having:
- dirty fuel injectors
- worn serpentine belt
- faulty radiator pressure cap
Is squealing coming from inside your car?
The most common reasons for there to be a squealing noise coming from inside your car are worn window seals (weather-stripping) or air coming into your car from an opening. These can generally be fixed cheaply by finding where the air might be coming in or inspecting your window seals to see if they need to be replaced (a cheap fix).
How do I fix my Chevrolet Tahoe when I have a squealing noise?
If the squealing sound is coming from inside your car, the fix can be simple and quick – close the windows, look for air coming in or see if your window seals need replacing. If the squealing noise is coming from under your car hood/bonnet, you’ll need to visit a mechanic but the fix has the potential to be relatively cheap. If you’ve tried these and your car is still squealing, we’d recommend that you book a mechanic to look at your Chevrolet Tahoe as soon as possible.
Should I still drive my Chevrolet Tahoe when it has a squealing sound?
We’d recommend that you do some quick checks to make sure the noise isn’t from window seals or air coming in the car then, if these are not the causes, only drive your car as far as your local mechanic, if the squealing noise continues.
