[SuperMat64]

I have about 300km on my Terrain and i have a whining noise from the motor compartment. It sounds like an electric motor when i'm driving.

Have any clue if this is normal or if i should take it to the dealer ?

 

[Jimmy-b]

Is it possible you're hearing the A/C / Radiator cooling fan. I know mine sounds high pitched when it's running.

 

[SuperMat64]

Is it possible you're hearing the A/C / Radiator cooling fan. I know mine sounds high pitched when it's running.

Thanks for answering but i don't think it's the fan. The sound is synced to the motor rpm.

It makes me think that this is the power steering pump or the alternator.

 

[JLF]

Thanks for answering but i don't think it's the fan. The sound is synced to the motor rpm.

It makes me think that this is the power steering pump or the alternator.

I'd say check your power steering fluid level.

 

[gearhead]

I have about 300km on my Terrain and i have a whining noise from the motor compartment[/color]. It sounds like an electric motor when i'm driving.

Have any clue if this is normal or if i should take it to the dealer ?

I haven't seen the wife in a while...

hahahaha!

J/K, seriously, take it to the Dealer and take a Technician for a spin.
Nip it in the bud with only 300km on it.

 

[Mobius]

Definitely check your power steering. We've had multiple power steering failures on our Terrain already.

 

[SuperMat64]

Thank you mobius, i'm going tomorrow morning

 

[NWrain]

I'm having the same issue. A faint whining noise and when I turn the wheel at a standstill it seems that the pump is working harder than it should be.

 

[SuperMat64]

I've gone to the dealer this morning and have him hear the problem and after we have gone to the lot and we've tried another V6 model and we've heard the same sound... So i think this is "normal"... But i'm thinking also that this is the power steering pump that is working a way too hard... If the pump is too filmsy they will have to make a recall and replace... between time it is working so it is not a big problem for us...

 

[NHOJWOLFE]

sometimes new cars have sounds that we dont expect always good to get the checked out and make sure its normal though

 

[Mobius]

I guess I could have asked how loud the whining is. Our Terrain's PS pump makes a very quiet whining sound all of the time, with proper fluid levels etc. When we had a leak (low fluid level), or when the pump itself failed, the sound was very noticeable.

 

[SuperMat64]

I will keep an eye on it Thank you for all your posts !

 

[bballr4567]

Also, it could be the alt. Its a variable rate unit and it could be "on" when you are hearing the whining.

 

[SuperMat64]

I always hear the sound. I will go back again to the dealer to have them try the car... it is not normal for a car like that to have a sound like that... i found it to be very loud...Driving windows closed i hear it very clearly. I would say from 1000rpm to 2000~2500...

 

[onyxslt1]

see my post:

http://www.terrainforum.net/index.php?topic=666.0

Mine was a squealing/chirping sound. I was told it was normal too, it was not...

 

[SuperMat64]

Hi onyx, i'm going to the dealer tomorrow morning and i would like to know if you can give me more informations about the "some tweaks". Thay don't seem to be aware of this "problem".

Thank you very much. I will print out your post for them.

 

[SAMBOB369]

We had this same problem-whining noise- the dealer contacted GM engineering dept and repaired by installing a restrictor on the return line of the power steering pump. This solved the high pitched whine. Hope this helps.

V6 SLT-1, Quicksilver-Jet Black

 

[onyxslt1]

Hi onyx, i'm going to the dealer tomorrow morning and i would like to know if you can give me more informations about the "some tweaks". Thay don't seem to be aware of this "problem".

Thank you very much. I will print out your post for them.

Sorry for the delayed response, they basically replaced the return hose and pressure hose for the power steering and that took care of it.

 

[SuperMat64]

Update : my dealer ordered the restrictor and it should be installed in approx 7 days... time to get the part...

I will follow up...



Thank everyone for the clues... my dealer was not able to find the solution alone.

 

[SuperMat64]

They got the part in... Appointment on June 15th. Will follow up after that