Creeking Noise in Front End
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RE: Creeking Noise in Front End
Go to this web site. There is a technical service bulletin for this problem.
http://alldata.com/TSB/041056_en.html
http://alldata.com/TSB/041056_en.html
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The Aveo front end creaking noise isn't a Sway bar bushing noise or a Strut mount or Strut noise, the problem with the Aveo's is the Lower Control Arm Bushings, the bushings on these cars are 1 cheap and 2 if you look under your car the bushings on the control arms are completly exposed to all road debrise such as rain water, road dirt and in the north you have your road salt in the winters, over time the bushings wear out or become so dirty that when you go over bumps and make turns, the control arm moves in an up and down motion and when you factor the dirt build up between the bushing and the control arm it will make such an annoying noise when the control arm moves, the fix for this at least for me is I replaced my 2 lower control arms with new ones, its not a hard job it basically is 3 Bolts, your lower ball joint bolt, and the 2 bolts that fasten the control arm to the sub frame, after replacing the control arms I took it for a ride and the front end was completly silent, however how long it will last before it will start to make noise again, I have no idea, mine has 53,000 miles on it so if i get at least 30,000 miles with it being quiet ill be happy.
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The Aveo front end creaking noise isn't a Sway bar bushing noise or a Strut mount or Strut noise, the problem with the Aveo's is the Lower Control Arm Bushings, the bushings on these cars are 1 cheap and 2 if you look under your car the bushings on the control arms are completly exposed to all road debrise such as rain water, road dirt and in the north you have your road salt in the winters, over time the bushings wear out or become so dirty that when you go over bumps and make turns, the control arm moves in an up and down motion and when you factor the dirt build up between the bushing and the control arm it will make such an annoying noise when the control arm moves, the fix for this at least for me is I replaced my 2 lower control arms with new ones, its not a hard job it basically is 3 Bolts, your lower ball joint bolt, and the 2 bolts that fasten the control arm to the sub frame, after replacing the control arms I took it for a ride and the front end was completly silent, however how long it will last before it will start to make noise again, I have no idea, mine has 53,000 miles on it so if i get at least 30,000 miles with it being quiet ill be happy.
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I have the same issue on my 2009 Aveo5. I have had it into the dealer four time for repair. First they did the lube, next they did some adjustments, then they finally replaced the struts and springs. The noise went away for about a month and now it is back as loud as ever.
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I've encountered the same problem. A brand new 2012 equinox with it off the lot for 3 weeks. Been to the dealer 5 times. 25k miles later same thing. Lubed up bushings , replaced strut mount bearings, more lube, today the shop foreman tells me the lower control arm bushings dry out with dry or dusty conditions. Always had an import and bought them used (VW, Subaru, & Toyota). Bought a brand new 2012 equinox w/120 miles and EmBarrasing creaking front end noise. After all the above mentioned items the sales staff want me to trade up to a.2013. In my opinion I think GM is garbage and needs to fix.this ongoing issue. The wife is all for GM. She is convinced to go to a.new VW Jetta or.passat get rid of the.equinox headaches... funny how GM lost potential customers from the wife's work when the creaking. Noise started and been ongoing.. they went to Hyundai and Toyota. Maybe we should have too. One question.... since this has been ongoing since new will GM extend the warranty or will they say well its done at 36k??????
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I've encountered the same problem. A brand new 2012 equinox with it off the lot for 3 weeks. Been to the dealer 5 times. 25k miles later same thing. Lubed up bushings , replaced strut mount bearings, more lube, today the shop foreman tells me the lower control arm bushings dry out with dry or dusty conditions. Always had an import and bought them used (VW, Subaru, & Toyota). Bought a brand new 2012 equinox w/120 miles and EmBarrasing creaking front end noise. After all the above mentioned items the sales staff want me to trade up to a.2013. In my opinion I think GM is garbage and needs to fix.this ongoing issue. The wife is all for GM. She is convinced to go to a.new VW Jetta or.passat get rid of the.equinox headaches... funny how GM lost potential customers from the wife's work when the creaking. Noise started and been ongoing.. they went to Hyundai and Toyota. Maybe we should have too. One question.... since this has been ongoing since new will GM extend the warranty or will they say well its done at 36k??????
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