Whats known about the front suspension rattle on the 06ish models..

[Monzaveo]

I know I can't be the only one who has a suspension thats been rattling since new.

The stealership said they couldn't hear anything or something like that.

As soon as the pavement breaks up, or in a sharp turn the something rattles against the floor, and sounds just like a bad ball joint.

Is there some interference somewhere with a simple fix involved?

I'll be at my storage area tomorrow, underneath the car to try and get an idea about whats causeing the rattling, whats loose / interfering.

I have a feeling it has something to do with the sway bar..

[petrified.rabbit]

when i got under my car for my first oil change (first time i climbed under the car) i found 5 of the bell housing bolts had back out about an inch, including the ones that hold the rear engine mount..

just look under there quickly for loose bolts on all the suspension components.. k frame, rear beam, even check the exhaust pipe for signs of rubbing.

[Wolfman AK907]

Bushings...need to upgrade to polyurethane. I don't personally have rattling, but just suggesting...

[byron84]

Bushings...need to upgrade to polyurethane. I don't personally have rattling, but just suggesting...

You're not driving an Aveo are you? :P

I found that the suspension noise seemed to come from both front and back in my case (2004). I did change the strut mounts but that didn't do much. It did seem to be a bit quieter from the front for a little while, barely.

[ontarian_frog]

ratteling is usually 2 parts hitting each other. Like rabbit said, check for anything loose. Also, check the front shock towers to see if the "cups" are hitting them.

[william_234]

On my 2004 I replaced the sway bar that connects to the strut on both sides and it seemed to have fixed the problem. I have a 2009 and the suspension is the same but it never made the creaking.

[Daox]

I know on my 05 there is a ring around the exhaust pipe right in front of the flex pipe. I'm not sure where its supposed to be attached, but its not anymore. I'm sure it will rattle around. I know I've seen a pic on here with the same problem. I just can't remember where... I'll dig and see if I can't find it.

[Monzaveo]

Mine has that busted ring too.

But the sound I'm refering too is when the tires are rolling over pavement with steady light bumps.

Like a road thats been patched in places.

You can feel the noise in your feet, and it sounds JUST ;ike a bad ball joint wobbling around.

[thehunterooo]

i hear all kinds of wierd noises, i just turn the radio up and the problem is solved

[Daox]

Mine has that busted ring too.

But the sound I'm refering too is when the tires are rolling over pavement with steady light bumps.

Like a road thats been patched in places.

You can feel the noise in your feet, and it sounds JUST ;ike a bad ball joint wobbling around.

Now that my aveo is running, I know exactly what you hear. I have the same knocking sound, and it happens over real small bumps (and big ones of course). I plan on troubleshooting it soon.