Steering Wheel Creek Upon Startup

[bigdaveinomaha]

Hi Everyone. Pretty much every morning when I first back out of my garage and I turn the steering wheel there is a mild creeking/crackling sound coming from what sounds like the steering wheel rack. 2015 AWD Ultimate. 42k miles. Anyone else experience this?

 

[EdP]

Hi Everyone. Pretty much every morning when I first back out of my garage and I turn the steering wheel there is a mild creeking/crackling sound coming from what sounds like the steering wheel rack. 2015 AWD Ultimate. 42k miles. Anyone else experience this?

Is this a new noise? My tires creak on the epoxy coated garage floor.

 

[G-715718]

Is this a new noise? My tires creak on the epoxy coated garage floor.

I bought the car used and it's made three nose since I got it with 42k miles. This happens on all surfaces until car is warm.

 

[the.tru.albertan]

Wasn't there discussion on here about the creaking being from the springs within the steering wheel directly underneath the airbag cover?

 

[acelottski]

Same thing here. Only happens when I turn the wheel. And it's summer here, so everything is nice and warm. No winter time creaks.

Seems like it's coming from under the Genesis emblem. I want to pop the horn cover off myself, but since I'm still in warranty, will consult with the dealer first.

If anyone finds a solution, please let me know.

2015 2WD sedan

 

[Whitey]

Same thing here. Only happens when I turn the wheel. And it's summer here, so everything is nice and warm. No winter time creaks.

Seems like it's coming from under the Genesis emblem. I want to pop the horn cover off myself, but since I'm still in warranty, will consult with the dealer first.

If anyone finds a solution, please let me know.

2015 2WD sedan

This just started with my recently acquired '16 last week too. Seems when I push up under the horn part it stops, so it's somewhere in there. Will have to mention it on it's first visit to the local dealer in the upcoming weeks. It goes away fairly quickly when driving yet still annoying upon initial start.

 

[glennk]

This just started on my '15...right after temps went above 90F.

 

[bigdaveinomaha]

Hi everyone. It's the clock spring. Have your dealer replace it. Most likely under warranty. That fixed mine. Been good for 4 months since I had it fixed.

 

[glennk]

Made the appointment to get it replaced.

 

[jimmy buoy]

You did say "clock" spring?? How could the clock make the steering wheel area creak?

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[G-552713]

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You did say "clock" spring?? How could the clock make the steering wheel area creak?

it's not a spring in the clock that tells time. It's a spring in the steering column. Trust me, have it replaced. It'll solve the issue.

 

[Whitey]

You did say "clock" spring?? How could the clock make the steering wheel area creak?

Google is your friend:
Clockspring - Wikipedia

 

[jimmy buoy]

Google is your friend:
Clockspring - Wikipedia

And I was just thinking that this might just be the day that I don't learn something new!