Problem with my 07SS

Manoogia86 · 06-29-2009, 10:41 AM

I am not sure where to post this issue as I do not know what type of issue it is.

When I bought the car in March, I would hear a very faint squeek when I backed out of parking spots (wheel turned sharply left, in reverse).

The dealership thought it was the steering rack. They replaced the steering rack. Since doing so, the squeek has gotten worse. It now happens whenever I have the wheel turned sharply at very low speeds (abt 5 mph... parking lot driving) whether left or right, forward or reverse.

The squeek sounds similar to a brake squeal, but never happens with my foot on the brake. It sounds like its coming from the wheels, but I could definitley be wrong, and is not consistent with the rotation of the wheel. I will hear about 3-5 separate squeels per one wheel rotation.

It sounds as if the driveshaft may be rubbing up against something. I really have no idea what this could be. Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated so that I can bring this to the dealership with SOME suggestions.

Thanks as always fellas

**George Bates Automotive** · 06-29-2009, 10:53 AM

Sounds like an axle issue.

Manoogia86 · 06-29-2009, 10:58 AM

Really? I would have never guessed that.

I have an appt. the 11th I will definitley mention that possibility when I bring it in.

Any other thoughts from anyone would be very helpful.

wedebrook · 06-30-2009, 10:21 AM

have a good look at your calipers and rotors to make sure that one of the clips or something from a caliper is not bent out of shape and grinding on the rotor creating the noise. :confused:

Ben2007SS · 07-04-2009, 09:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Manoogia86

I am not sure where to post this issue as I do not know what type of issue it is.

When I bought the car in March, I would hear a very faint squeek when I backed out of parking spots (wheel turned sharply left, in reverse).

The dealership thought it was the steering rack. They replaced the steering rack. Since doing so, the squeek has gotten worse. It now happens whenever I have the wheel turned sharply at very low speeds (abt 5 mph... parking lot driving) whether left or right, forward or reverse.

The squeek sounds similar to a brake squeal, but never happens with my foot on the brake. It sounds like its coming from the wheels, but I could definitley be wrong, and is not consistent with the rotation of the wheel. I will hear about 3-5 separate squeels per one wheel rotation.

It sounds as if the driveshaft may be rubbing up against something. I really have no idea what this could be. Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated so that I can bring this to the dealership with SOME suggestions.

Thanks as always fellas

Sounds like a CV joint thats missing some grease. You said only happens when turning, thats when the CV's is under stress, flexing. My two cents.

Manoogia86 · 07-06-2009, 12:42 PM

Hopefully that is all it is... I am keeping a list of possiblities... so far I have the following:

- Brake parts not alligned correctly, causing rubbing
- Steering shaft rubbing
- Axle related issue
- CV joints need greasing

Any other ideas are appreciated until I bring this in for fixing 7/11/09.

Godsmackuinuhead · 07-07-2009, 08:57 AM

I had a similar problem with my last car. I would hear a slight squeak at slow speeds up to 8-10 MPH and after losing my mind and replacing everything I possibly could it turned out to be the hub bearing. I had gotten an really good deal on 4 new bearings and decided with 180k on the clock to replace all 4 and the sound disappeared!!! So check the hub (might need to be repacked or replaced) and if not probably CV joint.

Manoogia86 · 07-07-2009, 09:59 AM

When they changed the steering rack they also changed one of the hub assemblies... after that service the issue only got worse... im wondering if they skipped a step or possibly need to do the other side :confused:... we will HOPEFULLY find out this saturday.

Godsmackuinuhead · 07-12-2009, 01:44 PM

so what was the outcome? did they fix it or.....................

Manoogia86 · 07-13-2009, 10:24 AM

Fixed... It was the Anti Squeek sensors on the brake pads... figures the anti-squeek mechanism was CAUSING THE DAMN SQUEEK...

Also it needed a new ISS.... this is the 4th time it has been replaced since birth...

06-29-2009, 10:41 AM	#1 (permalink)
Manoogia86 I was banned for stepping out of line, I was not the first, I will not be the last. Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Trenton NJ Posts: 351 View My Garage Manoogia86	Problem with my 07SS Remove this ad! I am not sure where to post this issue as I do not know what type of issue it is. When I bought the car in March, I would hear a very faint squeek when I backed out of parking spots (wheel turned sharply left, in reverse). The dealership thought it was the steering rack. They replaced the steering rack. Since doing so, the squeek has gotten worse. It now happens whenever I have the wheel turned sharply at very low speeds (abt 5 mph... parking lot driving) whether left or right, forward or reverse. The squeek sounds similar to a brake squeal, but never happens with my foot on the brake. It sounds like its coming from the wheels, but I could definitley be wrong, and is not consistent with the rotation of the wheel. I will hear about 3-5 separate squeels per one wheel rotation. It sounds as if the driveshaft may be rubbing up against something. I really have no idea what this could be. Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated so that I can bring this to the dealership with SOME suggestions. Thanks as always fellas __________________ Have you visited the Impala Forums Store today? Thousands of cars & parts for sale! Last edited by Manoogia86; 06-29-2009 at 10:48 AM..

06-29-2009, 10:53 AM	#2 (permalink)
George Bates Automotive Administrator Join Date: May 2008 Location: Upland,Ca Posts: 3,570	Sounds like an axle issue. __________________ My name is Angel. I have been around B-bodies since mid 2000 and have been working on them since about 2002. I work at a shop that specializes in the repair and restoration/refurbishing of 91-96 Caprice and Impala cars. I do not and have not claimed to know everything about these cars, but by seeing a great deal of these cars daily I can usually be of some help in giving advise when a problem comes up. Feel free to ask questions

06-29-2009, 10:58 AM	#3 (permalink)
Manoogia86 I was banned for stepping out of line, I was not the first, I will not be the last. Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Trenton NJ Posts: 351 View My Garage Manoogia86	Really? I would have never guessed that. I have an appt. the 11th I will definitley mention that possibility when I bring it in. Any other thoughts from anyone would be very helpful. __________________ Have you visited the Impala Forums Store today? Thousands of cars & parts for sale!

06-30-2009, 10:21 AM	#4 (permalink)
wedebrook Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Chillicothe, Ohio Posts: 653 View My Garage wedebrook	have a good look at your calipers and rotors to make sure that one of the clips or something from a caliper is not bent out of shape and grinding on the rotor creating the noise. :confused: __________________ Rule #2: It's wrong to be French.

07-06-2009, 12:42 PM	#6 (permalink)
Manoogia86 I was banned for stepping out of line, I was not the first, I will not be the last. Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Trenton NJ Posts: 351 View My Garage Manoogia86	Hopefully that is all it is... I am keeping a list of possiblities... so far I have the following: - Brake parts not alligned correctly, causing rubbing - Steering shaft rubbing - Axle related issue - CV joints need greasing Any other ideas are appreciated until I bring this in for fixing 7/11/09. __________________ Have you visited the Impala Forums Store today? Thousands of cars & parts for sale!

07-07-2009, 08:57 AM	#7 (permalink)
Godsmackuinuhead Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 8	I had a similar problem with my last car. I would hear a slight squeak at slow speeds up to 8-10 MPH and after losing my mind and replacing everything I possibly could it turned out to be the hub bearing. I had gotten an really good deal on 4 new bearings and decided with 180k on the clock to replace all 4 and the sound disappeared!!! So check the hub (might need to be repacked or replaced) and if not probably CV joint. __________________ Have you visited the Impala Forums Store today? Thousands of cars & parts for sale!

07-07-2009, 09:59 AM	#8 (permalink)
Manoogia86 I was banned for stepping out of line, I was not the first, I will not be the last. Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Trenton NJ Posts: 351 View My Garage Manoogia86	When they changed the steering rack they also changed one of the hub assemblies... after that service the issue only got worse... im wondering if they skipped a step or possibly need to do the other side :confused:... we will HOPEFULLY find out this saturday. __________________ Have you visited the Impala Forums Store today? Thousands of cars & parts for sale!

07-12-2009, 01:44 PM	#9 (permalink)
Godsmackuinuhead Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 8	so what was the outcome? did they fix it or..................... __________________ Have you visited the Impala Forums Store today? Thousands of cars & parts for sale!

07-13-2009, 10:24 AM	#10 (permalink)
Manoogia86 I was banned for stepping out of line, I was not the first, I will not be the last. Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Trenton NJ Posts: 351 View My Garage Manoogia86	Fixed... It was the Anti Squeek sensors on the brake pads... figures the anti-squeek mechanism was CAUSING THE DAMN SQUEEK... Also it needed a new ISS.... this is the 4th time it has been replaced since birth... __________________ Have you visited the Impala Forums Store today? Thousands of cars & parts for sale!

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