creaking/squeaking noise around the steering column. Any ideas?

[Noor]

Folks,

Has any one experienced a creaking/squeaking (not rattling) noise around the steering column of their 05 C2S or other similar car? It happens on slight uneven road surfaces. Not always though. Sort of random in nature. The quick temp fix so far has been to readjust the steering wheel, (up/down or backward/forward, sort of randomly) and the noise disappears. but then it would reappear again in the same very position on the next run.

It is not a loud sound and seem like it is coming from inside the cabin, like almost 2 surfaces rubbing against each other. There is no impact on the handling or steering capabilities of the car. Just annoying.

Where should I look for the problem?

Any help would be appreciated.

Thank you

Noor.

[jaybart]

Folks,

Has any one experienced a creaking/squeaking (not rattling) noise around the steering column of their 05 C2S or other similar car? It happens on slight uneven road surfaces. Not always though. Sort of random in nature. The quick temp fix so far has been to readjust the steering wheel, (up/down or backward/forward, sort of randomly) and the noise disappears. but then it would reappear again in the same very position on the next run.

It is not a loud sound and seem like it is coming from inside the cabin, like almost 2 surfaces rubbing against each other. There is no impact on the handling or steering capabilities of the car. Just annoying.

Where should I look for the problem?

Any help would be appreciated.

Thank you

Noor.

Check the TSB's for "noise". There is one concerning the insrtument cluster making noise which seems consistent with what you describe.

[AIB]

Folks,

Has any one experienced a creaking/squeaking (not rattling) noise around the steering column of their 05 C2S or other similar car? It happens on slight uneven road surfaces. Not always though. Sort of random in nature. The quick temp fix so far has been to readjust the steering wheel, (up/down or backward/forward, sort of randomly) and the noise disappears. but then it would reappear again in the same very position on the next run.

It is not a loud sound and seem like it is coming from inside the cabin, like almost 2 surfaces rubbing against each other. There is no impact on the handling or steering capabilities of the car. Just annoying.

Where should I look for the problem?

Any help would be appreciated.

Thank you

Noor.

Had almost the same problem. I would get a creaking noise when turning at low speeds, sent it to the dealer and it turned out to be some rubber components or seals around the shock absorbers (had them changed and sound was gone) I do have a clunking noise coming from under my left foot when the car is still cold but goes away as soon as it warms up, still haven't found the culprit.... A lot of people also suggested it might be the strut mounts... Both components are worth a check...

[andypandy]

I have the same issue on my 05 C2S. Turned out to be suspension top mounts. They are rubber components between the suspension strut and the body.

Dealer will be replacing under warranty.

[Noor]

I have the same issue on my 05 C2S. Turned out to be suspension top mounts. They are rubber components between the suspension strut and the body.

Dealer will be replacing under warranty.

Thanks for all the reply's folks. Honestly this sounds like a noise from inside the cabin and not from outside. It is almost in your face. Adjusting the steering wheel in real time does away with the sound for a while. In fact for last 2 days there is no sound. It sound almost like that TSB I am pointed to.

Let me follow the TSB, do the fix and see if it goes away. If not then trip to a dealer.

Thanks again for all the pointers. This forum and the people are awesome.

Noor.