The water pump was replaced and guess what....NO MORE SQUEALING Noise. Don't go to German Jeep in New Port Richey. They don't know what they're doing. My original dealer - Phillips Jeep in Ocala FL is the best.
Took the gladiator back to the dealer that we bought it from. They have decided that it is the water pump. They are replacing it and we will see how it goes. Wish us luck. Probably won't be finished up until tomorrow.
Have been following this thread. We have the same issue on our 2022 Jeep gladiator. The dealer has replaced the idler pulley, alternator, the tensioner and the serpentine belt. It is still making the squealing noise. The dealer has now decided that the refrigerant is contaminated. They have...