Propeller shaft rotates while brake pedal pressed

Asked by grossenberg Jun 20, 2018 at 06:19 PM about the 2005 Chevrolet Equinox LS AWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

Hello
When my car stays (not in move), and Drive or
Reverse is set, and brake pedal is pressed i noticed       
that propeller shaft begins rotate slowly. But
wheels dont spin because i pressed brakes. Is it
problem or this is ok and i have nothing to worry
about? Sry for my english.

3 Answers

F_O_R answered 6 years ago

If this is the rear shaft if may be because the car is not really in AWD but FWD which is probably the normal operating mode. Not sure exactly how Chevy locks in the rear axle when needed.

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grossenberg answered 6 years ago

Hello. Thank you fir answer, maybe you are right. I mean drive shaft (tube under the car, u-joints also placed on it)

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