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2006 Malibu - What does this noise mean?
Hi everyone,
Recently, my 2006 Chevy Malibu starting making some unusual noises. When it started, it was a squeaky (almost like chains clinking) noise, on the passengers side of the car, mostly when I would turn the wheel to the right. It would turn off when I would turn it left or hit the brakes.
Now it's almost constant if I'm driving over 45 mph, and turning the wheel or breaking will only stop it for a few seconds. Too, sometimes (maybe 10% of the time), it actually gets louder when I hit the brakes.
I thought it might be my wheel bearing, but was wondering what other possibilities there might be before I take it to the repair shop -- I'm always afraid they're going to sell me repairs that I don't need!!
Help! Thanks...
3 Answers
- Anonymous1 decade agoFavorite Answer
It is probably not a wheel bearing, but a CV Axle.
Good Luck!
Source(s): new wheel bearings - http://mibearings.com/ They also have CV axles if you ask. - 1 decade ago
It could be a CV joint or loose brake pad/caliper. But it may actually be the bearing. Whatever it is, it doesn't sound too good. If your car has alloy rims that you can see/reach through, take a look, and feel if the caliper is tightly attached. I don't know how much good that will do, but, what the hell. Better yet, jack 'er up and try turning the wheel back and forth, and then take it off and look behind. It's probably easier just to take it in anyway.
- 1 decade ago
Sounds like a loose brake caliper or missing caliper hardware. Have the brakes inspected right away, it will only get costlier to fix the longer you wait.
