2005 chevy silverado 2wd has a loud humming noise. seems too come from passenger side. stops when i turn right but hums loud when going straight or turning left. any ideas on what to look for? i was thinking maybe the wheel bearing may need replaced but i dont want to spend unessary money!!

SOURCE: noisy front wheel bearing

Yes the bearings can be changed on this truck. The bearing races will need to be removed from the rotor to do this use a punch and hammer once the rotor is removed. You will need inner bearing and race, outer bearing and race, and a seal, plus grease to pack the bearings. The hub on these trucks is the rotor. Please rate.

SOURCE: 02 Suburban Service 4WD light on periodically. Humming

Sounds like CV joint, or wheel bearing

SOURCE: vibration noise on 1999 chev silverado 1500 4.3l

Have you checked the u-joint yet? i had what sounds like a similar problem to yours and thats what took care of it for me...

Jim Goldsmith

• 2005 Answers
• Posted on Apr 20, 2009

SOURCE: 2001 Chevrolet Cavalier front End Roar

You must replace wheel bearings in pairs to avoid loading the old bearing and, in time ruining your new bearing hub it is possible that you have already damaged the new hub

Jerry Koski

• 443 Answers
• Posted on Apr 22, 2009

SOURCE: 1994 Chevy Astro has two distinct noises. AT 40

Hey First thing I always look for is cheapest thing to repair or look at .. Make sure your tires are not cupping .. or make sure they are wearing good and smoothe all the way around .. this can make a terrible noise if they are cupped or worn improperly.. then I would Jack up one side and shake the rear wheels make sure those bearings are tight feeling .. you should be able to tell if they are loose this way ... I dont know how many miles are on your van but usually the drive line is not the problem.. this is probably last thing you need need to shake and see if there is play in it.. Holler if you need more and thanks Jerry