Need Some Advice

[2NOBROS]

Hey everyone,


After 11 years of driving a minivan and spending those years watching Jeep videos on YouTube and dreaming about owning one, I finally got myself a 2026 Gladiator. I’m really excited to finally be part of the Jeep community!


That said, I’ve already noticed a few things that have me wondering if they’re actually normal.

• Front passenger-side brake: Constant high-pitched squeaking, especially at low speeds and over rough or bumpy roads. It sounds like it’s coming from the brake, not the wheel.
• Front metal grinding noise: I constantly hear a metal-on-metal grinding noise from the front while driving.
• Rear driver-side seat: The rear seat behind the driver doesn’t sit flush like the passenger side. It seems slightly lifted.

The dealer told me all of this is “normal,” but I’m not convinced.


Has anyone else had these issues? Were you able to get them fixed, or did you find out what was causing them?


Thanks! Looking forward to learning from everyone here.

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[Bandit’s Lair]

NONE of that is normal on a 2026 ANYTHING!! Take it back and insist they be corrected. If they don’t you may have to get an Attorney General involved. That is straight up BS to buy a new vehicle and have issues and they tell you it’s normal. It ain’t a CJ. It’s a brand new very expensive vehicle. If you have the option take it to a different dealer.

 

[WambliSka]

The dealer is full of shit. Those things need to be diagnosed and corrected under warranty.

 

[JeepCares]

Hey everyone,


After 11 years of driving a minivan and spending those years watching Jeep videos on YouTube and dreaming about owning one, I finally got myself a 2026 Gladiator. I’m really excited to finally be part of the Jeep community!


That said, I’ve already noticed a few things that have me wondering if they’re actually normal.

• Front passenger-side brake: Constant high-pitched squeaking, especially at low speeds and over rough or bumpy roads. It sounds like it’s coming from the brake, not the wheel.
• Front metal grinding noise: I constantly hear a metal-on-metal grinding noise from the front while driving.
• Rear driver-side seat: The rear seat behind the driver doesn’t sit flush like the passenger side. It seems slightly lifted.

The dealer told me all of this is “normal,” but I’m not convinced.


Has anyone else had these issues? Were you able to get them fixed, or did you find out what was causing them?


Thanks! Looking forward to learning from everyone here.

Hello @2NOBROS!

We regret to hear that this has been your experience. Please send our team a private message with details of your experience along with the date of your last dealer visit. Thank you and we look forward to your outreach.

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