Humming noise in steering

2006 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE
188,000 MILES • 5.3L • V8
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ETC420
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Humming noise when steering wheel turned to right.
Dec 1, 2018 at 6:54 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi and thanks for using 2CarPros.

Can you tell approximately where the humming sound is coming from? For example, does it seem to come from inside the vehicle or under the hood.

Let me know.

Joe
Dec 1, 2018 at 9:36 PM
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ETC420
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From front passenger side wheel area. Thank you
Dec 3, 2018 at 6:00 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Okay, I should have seen that when I first replied. Sorry. Anyway, it could be the result of a brake issue or a wheel bearing. Does the sound change when you apply the brakes? What happens when you turn left? Also, does the humming change with vehicle speed?

Honestly, it sounds like a wheel bearing, but I will wait for your reply.

Joe
Dec 3, 2018 at 8:37 PM
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ETC420
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No change applying brakes or speeding up. Noise only turning right.
Dec 4, 2018 at 1:44 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi again:
Is there any way you could record the sound and upload it so I can hear it? If it makes a humming should when turning right, that leads me to believe there is a problem with the left front wheel bearing.

Let me know.

Joe
Dec 4, 2018 at 6:24 PM