Have you checked your power steering fluid level and condition of fluid?
steering groans in glovebox
this can go months before happening but happened 2 days in a row now. no other way to describe it other than while parking or making a turn it sometimes groans. it really seems like its coming from the glovebox but i know thats not possible.
i doubt anything i can do myself but just curious what it could be and cost
i doubt anything i can do myself but just curious what it could be and cost
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Have you checked your power steering fluid level and condition of fluid?
The ninth generation Impala has electric power steering asssist.
Could be front strut bearing going bad.
better not be strut. they were replaced
new diagnostic. going straight on speed bump i heard it. then when i turned corner slowly i heard it
new diagnostic. going straight on speed bump i heard it. then when i turned corner slowly i heard it
Were the strut bearings replaced with the struts? Usually on a strut job, the bearings/mounts get moved over to the new struts, unless complete struts were purchased (eg, Monroe QuicksStruts). So, it's possible you have an old mount atop your new strut that's making some noises.better not be strut. they were replaced
HTH.
Doug
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this requires digging through a box to find my receipt , assuming thats a separate line item. but it's been over 1 year for sure so even if was a warranty thats out.Were the strut bearings replaced with the struts? Usually on a strut job, the bearings/mounts get moved over to the new struts, unless complete struts were purchased (eg, Monroe QuicksStruts). So, it's possible you have an old mount atop your new strut that's making some noises.
HTH.
Doug
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other than my noise whats the issue here? it did pass inspection in january so not a safety issue. id hope my guy did a new mount too as he's usually efficient
Possibly CV Joints.better not be strut. they were replaced
new diagnostic. going straight on speed bump i heard it. then when i turned corner slowly i heard it
So when my Impala groans I just give her what she wants and it's all clear.
How's the weather?
When it near or below freezing out, it happens on my 2015 - just behind the dash near the glove box. Can't find it right now, but I tracked down something that indicates it is a rubber bushing making the noise. Once it is warmer out, it stops.
When it near or below freezing out, it happens on my 2015 - just behind the dash near the glove box. Can't find it right now, but I tracked down something that indicates it is a rubber bushing making the noise. Once it is warmer out, it stops.
From where you're sitting, drawing a straight line to the noise and then beyond... Because my reasoning is it has to be coming from the engine bay, you're simply hearing it at the "behind the glovebox" from inside the car, however...When it near or below freezing out, it happens on my 2015 - just behind the dash near the glove box. Can't find it right now, but I tracked down something that indicates it is a rubber bushing making the noise. Once it is warmer out, it stops.
If we draw a straight line from the driver's ears to to beyond that glovebox we come to (and since you mentioned rubber bushings):
From the outside of the car on the passenger side, right behind the front wheel:
Well...
The first thing that lines up perfect really is that strut tower, one thing you might do is check the nuts that hold the strut in place right at the top, sometimes mechanics forget to tighten one or more down real good, check and see if those nuts are on there good, loose ones will definitely cause a noise.
And maybe at the bottom as well, follow that strut assembly and check all the nuts and bolts for tightness (maybe even take it back where you had the shocks put on, have them take a look).
Then ...
We have a lower control arm (three bushings there).
We have a motor mount right at the frame, it sits just behind the a/c compressor and right underneath the engine I want to say between the oil pan and the wheel but way before the brake assembly.
Also could be a tie rod end...
Possibly worn shock, or CV joint (although CV will do it around turns as well as up-down motion).
Can't think of much else rubber on that side, there would be the front engine mount but that would place the noise closer to the radio...
A really good visual inspection of all those rubber components I mentioned?
Again CV joint boot (I would inspect for cracks or grease leaking), the control arm bushings, the tie rod end, and the motor mount.
Maybe the steering control linkage?
Anyhow I keep thinking it has to be at or near the front passenger side wheel.
One way to test might be to bounce the car up and down from the outside by pushing GENTLY down on the hood or fender on that side (I say gently as in don't put a dent in it).
That may or may not reproduce the noise but if it does it would be clearer from outside.
Gosh I've become really familiar with this car over the last month or two LOL
Found the Reference
Thanks for your suggestions, sidemouse!
Found the service bulletin: https://gm.oemdtc.com/6707/pi0659e
It isn't a bushing (i mis-remembered that part), rather a seal making the noise.
In my case, the noise is not muffled by the firewall - the sharper tones can be clearly heard in the cabin. It also only happens when the temp is below freezing outside. Since it looks like an absolute pain to address, I am just letting sleeping dogs lie.
Hopefully luckydriver will figure out what ails that Impala.
Thanks for your suggestions, sidemouse!
Found the service bulletin: https://gm.oemdtc.com/6707/pi0659e
It isn't a bushing (i mis-remembered that part), rather a seal making the noise.
In my case, the noise is not muffled by the firewall - the sharper tones can be clearly heard in the cabin. It also only happens when the temp is below freezing outside. Since it looks like an absolute pain to address, I am just letting sleeping dogs lie.
Hopefully luckydriver will figure out what ails that Impala.
From where you're sitting, drawing a straight line to the noise and then beyond... Because my reasoning is it has to be coming from the engine bay, you're simply hearing it at the "behind the glovebox" from inside the car, however...
If we draw a straight line from the driver's ears to to beyond that glovebox we come to (and since you mentioned rubber bushings):
From the outside of the car on the passenger side, right behind the front wheel:
Well...
The first thing that lines up perfect really is that strut tower, one thing you might do is check the nuts that hold the strut in place right at the top, sometimes mechanics forget to tighten one or more down real good, check and see if those nuts are on there good, loose ones will definitely cause a noise.
And maybe at the bottom as well, follow that strut assembly and check all the nuts and bolts for tightness (maybe even take it back where you had the shocks put on, have them take a look).
Then ...
We have a lower control arm (three bushings there).
We have a motor mount right at the frame, it sits just behind the a/c compressor and right underneath the engine I want to say between the oil pan and the wheel but way before the brake assembly.
Also could be a tie rod end...
Possibly worn shock, or CV joint (although CV will do it around turns as well as up-down motion).
Can't think of much else rubber on that side, there would be the front engine mount but that would place the noise closer to the radio...
A really good visual inspection of all those rubber components I mentioned?
Again CV joint boot (I would inspect for cracks or grease leaking), the control arm bushings, the tie rod end, and the motor mount.
Maybe the steering control linkage?
Anyhow I keep thinking it has to be at or near the front passenger side wheel.
One way to test might be to bounce the car up and down from the outside by pushing GENTLY down on the hood or fender on that side (I say gently as in don't put a dent in it).
That may or may not reproduce the noise but if it does it would be clearer from outside.
Gosh I've become really familiar with this car over the last month or two LOL
Interesting. My 2014 2LTZ has done exactly the same thing during the past two winters when it's below freezing. The sound definitely *seems* to be coming from the front passenger side and has more of the sound of a bushing than the sharper tone of metal on metal. My ears tell me that it *seems* to come from the top of the strut tower, so when I first heard it, I immediately thought, "hmmm... bushing in the strut or bearing stiffening up in the cold", and have ignored it - as annoying as it is to listen to when turning the wheel. It's going to be cold again on the weekend - I might have to make more of a focused effort to determine exactly where the sound is really coming from and report back. It's piqued my interest that others are experiencing the same thing.
Interesting. My 2014 2LTZ has done exactly the same thing during the past two winters when it's below freezing. The sound definitely *seems* to be coming from the front passenger side and has more of the sound of a bushing than the sharper tone of metal on metal. My ears tell me that it *seems* to come from the top of the strut tower, so when I first heard it, I immediately thought, "hmmm... bushing in the strut or bearing stiffening up in the cold", and have ignored it - as annoying as it is to listen to when turning the wheel. It's going to be cold again on the weekend - I might have to make more of a focused effort to determine exactly where the sound is really coming from and report back. It's piqued my interest that others are experiencing the same thing.
I just haven't really been driving mine at all so i don't get any lights on or anything happens to it lol. I'm planning on trading it in this summer for a new one. I want the adaptive cruise control and wireless charger lol.
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