2009 Chevy Aveo Lt issues with my bushings.. HELP ME PLEASE..

I started hearing a thumping sound every time we drove over bumps or slanted driveways. So we took it into a shop and got told we needed new shocks so we replaced them. Then we started having issues with the front tires so took it back into the shop and got told we needed tye rods so we replaced them. The thumping sound never went away so we took it into another shop and they told us we needed back springs and again we got them fixed. Lo and be hold the thumping sound went away for 2 days and now we are thumping away as we drive and even louder now..

So we took it to the shop the did our springs and now we were told it was the bushings. And he showed us a diagram and told us it will be $700 for just buy the bushings cuz you need to buy this whole piece cuz the bushings aren't sold alone. And he didn't even tell us how much the labor would be. Funny thing is the mechanic was on the phone talking in spanish and thought I didn't understand. They wanted to make at least a $300 profit just from us. SO I spoke to the man and shocked him when I spoke to him in spanish and I told him I will make the internet my friend and I will find out what I can do to replace my bushings.

So I did a google search and it lead me to here.. I hope someone can help me out..

Im guessing your car isn't under any kind of warranty. If not no big deal do you need front or back bushings. If front they do come separate from the control arms you can buy both or not and rear i believe you have to drop the axle the rear ones you need a special tool and the front you have to take off the lower control arm and you can use a bench vise to get the bushings out and in. its not a hard job just do your research and go from there. All the parts you need you can get from auto zone oreily advanced auto ect.. i use ebay if you do the work yourself especially the rear be careful not to break the brake lines off when you drop the axle.

hope all goes well
Welcome to the forum

there are a few threads about using mk4 VW rear bushings in the beam, search a little more on this site, you will find the parts numbers and answers..

Classic67 Thank You for your reply.. I was showed my back bushings were lose when the mechanic used a screw driver and moved both of them. I don't know what exactly I am looking for exactly. I am still investigating to see what info I can find.

Petrified.Rabbit Thank You for your reply.. I have no clue what mk4 VW is.. I am trying to see what I can find out about this cuz I am trying to fix this thumping noise and it feels and sounds bad.

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Originally Posted by Aveo09Evy

I started hearing a thumping sound every time we drove over bumps or slanted driveways. So we took it into a shop and got told we needed new shocks so we replaced them. Then we started having issues with the front tires so took it back into the shop and got told we needed tye rods so we replaced them. The thumping sound never went away so we took it into another shop and they told us we needed back springs and again we got them fixed. Lo and be hold the thumping sound went away for 2 days and now we are thumping away as we drive and even louder now..

So we took it to the shop the did our springs and now we were told it was the bushings. And he showed us a diagram and told us it will be $700 for just buy the bushings cuz you need to buy this whole piece cuz the bushings aren't sold alone. And he didn't even tell us how much the labor would be. Funny thing is the mechanic was on the phone talking in spanish and thought I didn't understand. They wanted to make at least a $300 profit just from us. SO I spoke to the man and shocked him when I spoke to him in spanish and I told him I will make the internet my friend and I will find out what I can do to replace my bushings.

So I did a google search and it lead me to here.. I hope someone can help me out..

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I apologize for the negative experience you had the dealership. If you would like to file a complaint and/or are unable to resolve this issue, please DM us with the dealership, your contact information, and the vehicle VIN#. I hope this is resolved quickly for you.

Matt,

GM Customer Assistance

If the thumping sound is coming from the front this is most likely the Stabilizer Bar Links... I had this issue. Makes noise over speed bumps etc and is worse when cold. They are about $20 each online at RockAuto and are easily changed (1/2 hr labour each side). If it's the back then yes, likely the bushings, which can be replaced separately as mentioned above although I haven't done this repair.

The Stabilizer Bar Link connects the Stabilizer Bar to the Strut Assembly (just below the spring). Each link has a couple of ball joints which wear and become noisy.

Goodluck

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Originally Posted by Aveo09Evy

I started hearing a thumping sound every time we drove over bumps or slanted driveways. So we took it into a shop and got told we needed new shocks so we replaced them. Then we started having issues with the front tires so took it back into the shop and got told we needed tye rods so we replaced them. The thumping sound never went away so we took it into another shop and they told us we needed back springs and again we got them fixed. Lo and be hold the thumping sound went away for 2 days and now we are thumping away as we drive and even louder now..

So we took it to the shop the did our springs and now we were told it was the bushings. And he showed us a diagram and told us it will be $700 for just buy the bushings cuz you need to buy this whole piece cuz the bushings aren't sold alone. And he didn't even tell us how much the labor would be. Funny thing is the mechanic was on the phone talking in spanish and thought I didn't understand. They wanted to make at least a $300 profit just from us. SO I spoke to the man and shocked him when I spoke to him in spanish and I told him I will make the internet my friend and I will find out what I can do to replace my bushings.

So I did a google search and it lead me to here.. I hope someone can help me out..

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Hello Aveo09Evy,

Sorry to hear you're having these issues. Are you working with a GM dealership or an independent shop? If you would like to private message me your VIN, I would be glad to take a look to see if I see any special coverages or recalls tht may be related to the issues you're having.

I look forward to your reply.

Vanessa
GM Customer Service

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Originally Posted by Chevy Customer Svc

Hello Aveo09Evy,

Sorry to hear you're having these issues. Are you working with a GM dealership or an independent shop? If you would like to private message me your VIN, I would be glad to take a look to see if I see any special coverages or recalls tht may be related to the issues you're having.

I look forward to your reply.

Vanessa
GM Customer Service

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Thank You but it wasn't a chevy dealer I went to I went a mechanic (Independent Shop) and get my car checked out to see if they could tell me what was wrong because the 2 dealers I called wanted an arm and a leg just to check the car out.
I just find it wrong that mechanics feel that they can charge you what ever they want exspecially when your a women because they think we are dumb. But I love to do research online so I can know what to look for before I do anything..

a 2009 might still get this covered under the powertrain warranty?

but the mk4 vw bushings, are bushing out of a 99-2005 vw jetta or golf. "same" bushing "same" location from a different car and you can put it in..

Aveo heres the VW part number 6R0501541A....you need 2, if you can't put these in yourself find a shop that will install these for you. Keep your axle.

Did you put in new Munroe rear shocks? Because I have already replaced 2 of them for making this noise, and one of them was only installed for 3 weeks from brand new. If you put other shocks in make sure the foam bumper has been put in...it needs that.

I would expect 300 bucks labour to change the bushings (if they are indeed shot) at least with the VW ones they should last you a very long time.

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Originally Posted by Aveo09Evy

Thank You but it wasn't a chevy dealer I went to I went a mechanic (Independent Shop) and get my car checked out to see if they could tell me what was wrong because the 2 dealers I called wanted an arm and a leg just to check the car out.
I just find it wrong that mechanics feel that they can charge you what ever they want exspecially when your a women because they think we are dumb. But I love to do research online so I can know what to look for before I do anything..

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It's usually good to establish a relationship with your Chevy dealership, this way they'll have your maintenance and service history already and they know your vehicle's history. Often dealerships apply that diagnostic fee toward the work you're having done. I do not have access to pricing for service, and labor cost. If you would like for me to locate a Chevy dealership in your area, or research your VIN, please private message.

Vanessa
GM Customer Service

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Originally Posted by HeavyDuty

Aveo heres the VW part number 6R0501541A....you need 2, if you can't put these in yourself find a shop that will install these for you. Keep your axle.

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is that pn for the rear trailing arms or front control arms?

rear bushings

Last year I had new Munroe Shocks #5794 fitted, mileage, 3,000km. Bought from Amazon!

On day 2 after the fitting, clunking in the rear end when cold, OK when warm.

I thought it would go away, now with 6,200km on the car, its worse!

I see Rock Auto has other brands available, anyone had any experience with these?

My Suspension specialist says the Munroe pistons have too much cold clearance and replace them,
I thought it may be the top mounts.

Suggestions please.

the cold warm thing throws me, i would say it should be the opposite. but looking at those shocks, it could be the added stiffness in the cold allows the strut top to hit the wheel house. DID you space them down in the mounts? there is only a little bit of clearance for movement before the threaded portion of the shock hits the inside of the rail.

Welcome to the car that has the world's cheapest, crappiest suspension.

Is the noise coming from the rear or from the front, or from both?

Thymeclock:

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On day 2 after the fitting, clunking in the rear end when cold, OK when warm.

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PeterRabit: I agree with all you say and suggested that to the Specialist Suspension Shop that fitted them. He wouldn't have it, and wants the car overnight to prove his point. :(

Pix Munroe: More Information for MONROE 5794

Pix, plan "B": More Information for KYB 343423

Just found this on the Munroe website: http://www.monroe.com.au/trade-corne...ue-search.html

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Part number: 5794
Product type: Sensatrac

Re-use original top mounting components.

Part in process.
New product for this catalogue edition.

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Looks like I need to re-order the original Parts the dealer kept for GM! No way at over $150!!

that only means it does not come with them, that does not mean you need oem.

The issue i can see, is the length of the threaded portion above the shock shaft. OEM was rather short. I can't guess a length, but it was about 20-30mm shorter than most of the shocks i tried. This moves the tip of the shock up into the rail where it is mounted. NOW when you have a stiffer shock you experience more movement in the mount versus the shock. This could potentially allow the tip of the shock to move up and bottom out on the rail. A few people experienced this with the coil over install, because there is a need to add a washer to the bottom side on the shock mount with the coil overs.

Thymeclock will continue to say its a cheap suspension, its more like a cheap copy of a good suspension used by VW for about 30 years. I can say that just like a vw, the mounts will need replaced with EVERY strut change at least, sometimes more often (if you buy good struts they might out last the mount).. The $20 range KYB mounts are perfectly acceptable.

I have the car booked in at my preferred suspension shop next Friday. They are going to fit something a bit thicker than the Munroe rubber bushes.
It is a shame GM Holdens bined my perfectly good original bushes. The local parts dealer wants samples to be able to supply originals. This is the problem, the selling dealer did not want to know about the original problem at 1300km, and sent me to a suspension shop who did it wrong. I feel its time to sell the car, there is just not the support for Korean built GM cars in my state.

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Originally Posted by gclark8

Last year I had new Munroe Shocks #5794 fitted, mileage, 3,000km. Bought from Amazon!

On day 2 after the fitting, clunking in the rear end when cold, OK when warm.

I thought it would go away, now with 6,200km on the car, its worse!

I see Rock Auto has other brands available, anyone had any experience with these?

My Suspension specialist says the Munroe pistons have too much cold clearance and replace them,
I thought it may be the top mounts.

Suggestions please.

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I put those in the rear last year, same thing you have...I removed the one making the noise and returned it for a new one and installed the new one problem solved.

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Originally Posted by HeavyDuty

I put those in the rear last year, same thing you have...I removed the one making the noise and returned it for a new one and installed the new one problem solved.

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Thank you for your reply.

The Munroe web page says to use the Original top bushes.
http://www.tonkinonlineparts.com/sho...driveLine=8587

http://www.aveoforum.com/forum/attac...24dt07-001-jpg

hi , I had the same issue with the clunking rear bushings. I purchased the VW bushings and had a local shop put them in. he charged 100 bucks and it was worth every penny..mike

Shocks removed this morning, one has lost its gas and has a "flat spot".
Both shaft nuts #2 had been over-tightened when assembled.
I replaced the stuffed one and had the lock nut #2 tension correctly set, re-fitted both, no problems now. :D