Is it harmful to run in "Auto 4WD" all the time?

Asked by Virgil Dec 16, 2014 at 07:56 PM about the 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 High Country Crew Cab 4WD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

My front axle starting making noise while in Auto 4WD. When I switched it to 2WD the
noise stopped. Any ideas?

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If it's making a noise then yes it's harmful. Something is broken, you are supposed to be able to drive like that all the time.

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