I have a 2018 chevy equinox AWD premier 1.5 turbo with 70,000 miles. it’s been a great car and haven’t had any issues. I hear a clicking and creaking noise when turning at low speeds and slight vibrations when braking and driving at higher speeds. It seems to be out of alignment as the steering wheel is slightly crooked when driving straight. There is a faint whistle noise and the pitch of it increases with speed, not a transmission noise. car has no codes, no bad data. could this be a bad cv axle?
Yes. I would definitely inspect it or take it in to a shop.
I hear a clicking and creaking noise when turning at low speeds
bad cv axles can click. Never heard one creak.
slight vibrations when braking and driving at higher speeds.
That's usually warped brake rotors
There is a faint whistle noise and the pitch of it increases with speed, not a transmission noise.
How do you know it's not transmission?
CV axles don't whistle usually
could this be a bad cv axle?
well you need to check. Jack it up and check for movement.
I would also check the bearings.
Sounds like you might have a bunch of issues going on, and you would probably benefit from a good checkup from a reputable mechanic.
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I will add that it will need new tires. they may be unbalanced and causing road noise that I hear as a whistle. the transmission doesn’t clunk going into gear, isn’t lurchy, drives smooth, and doesn’t slip, so i doubt these things have to do with the transmission. i have a mechanic that can take a look that i’ve been going to for a while.
the transmission doesn’t clunk going into gear, isn’t lurchy, drives smooth, and doesn’t slip, so i doubt these things have to do with the transmission
transmissions can whine and make noises without any driveability symptoms until much later.
The whistling noise i heard is just the turbo I confirmed. it’s not loud at all but if i’m trying to listen for suspension noise i heard that as well. i should add the tires will need replacing soon and need balancing.