I just purchased a used 2008 Chevy impala ls and it has a popping that is driving me insane! It pops once or twice when accelerating from a stop and then occasionally when I turn and almost always when I come to a stop. It sounds like it is coming from the front tires and I have had the strut and strut mounts on the right side replaced. I am so frustrated with this and just kinda curious if any one has any idea what it might be and is it going to be safe for me to drive it :/

 

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This issue may be caused by the rear strut spring rubber isolator contacting the lower spring coil. This is just a suggestion, not a diagnosis. I encourage you to consult with a certified technician at your local dealer. They will be able to offer additional information after a physical inspection of the vehicle.

Please keep us posted.

Louis
GM Customer Service

 

Sounds like the famous steering shaft

 

have you checked your cv joints?? if they're ok check all the rubber mounts and bushings

 

I was also thinking that it may be a rear strut bc it sounds like it may be coming from the back. thank you I plan on taking it to a mechanic today

 

When I had the front strut replaced the mechanic said that he checked the cv joints and the wheel barrons but I plan on taking it elsewhere and getting a 2nd opinion

 

x2 on the intermediate shaft, if you can feel a little pop in the steering wheel when turning, turning over bumps, hitting bumps or sometimes just turning theres a good chance its the intermediate steering shaft GM passenger cars have had TSBs on this issue forever, kinda makes ya wonder why they never found a good fix from the factory

 

i agree! I had a chevy equinox prior and had steering and wheel barron issues it gets quite annoying -_-