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Noise from Chevy Malibu 2000 Sign up here! Search this forum this category all forums for All words Any words Whole Phrase (search options) Auto Repair Home>> Automotive Repair>> Engine and Car Noises JCBill99 New User Jul 2, 2009, 6:02 AM Post #1 of 4 (4353 views) Noise from Chevy Malibu 2000 Sign In Vehicle: Chevy Malibu 2000, mileage ~ 70k The noise has the same characteristics as worn brake noise - a rhythmic, speed-dependent rubbing sound that gets louder when braking. It is worse when driving downhill and much worse when braking downhill. I had mechanics examine the vehicle and they assure me the brakes are fine. They say the cause is most likely a slowly failing wheel bearing. They advise me to keep on using the car until the noise becomes bad enough that its cause can be identified. I am not happy with this idea, since at speed the noise is quite loud and sounds very much like something is wrong. The mechanics did not appear to be idiots, so it is not clear that taking the vehicle anywhere else would help. Any suggestions? Loren Champlain Sr Veteran / Moderator Jul 2, 2009, 12:52 PM Post #2 of 4 (4340 views) Re: Noise from Chevy Malibu 2000 Sign In JCBill; It does sound like a wheel bearing noise from your description. While driving straight, at a safe speed, jerk the wheel to the left and right to see if the sound changes. (without applying the brakes) If you hit something, not my fault. If the sound changes, it's more than likely a bearing, but it's tough to be sure. When on a hoist, the weight of the vehicle is off of the bearings, so I can understand your mechanic's reluctance. Loren SW Washington Sidom Veteran / Moderator Jul 2, 2009, 3:08 PM Post #3 of 4 (4336 views) Re: Noise from Chevy Malibu 2000 Sign In In Reply To They advise me to keep on using the car until the noise becomes bad enough that its cause can be identified. Ah yes.... The ole "drive it til it fails, makes it easier to diagnosis" method.... Yea I'm not a huge fan of that method either but is does make life easier. . . All kidding a side, Loren has some real good suggestions that will load a bad bearing to help pinpoint where it's at. And in all fairness to the techs looking at it, if it is a bearing going, at 1st they can be real hard to pinpoint & usually this is a slow progression failure. . . . Sounds like they don't want to sell you parts you don't need so it's hard to fault them for that. . . . One last thing I'll mention since I can't hear the noise is to also take a real close look at your tires. Tires can cup in a certain way where they sound exactly like a bearing failing and it starts out light & gets worse (just like a bearing) as they cup more.... A simple thing you could do is rotate the tires & see if the noise changes at all...... maxjlone New User Jul 8, 2009, 10:26 PM Post #4 of 4 (4318 views) Re: Noise from Chevy Malibu 2000 Sign In Links not allowed, especially in signature (This post was edited by Hammer Time on Jul 8, 2009, 11:06 PM)   Automotive Repair     Auto Body Repair and Refinishing     Heating or AC Issues     Electrical and Wiring     Brake Systems     Car Stereo Repair Advice     General Discussions     Car Making Funny Noises     Engine Fault Codes     Engine Troubles     Exhaust Systems     Steering and Suspension     Transmission Troubles     Tricks of the Trade Automotive World     General Discussions     Antique Car Talk     Car Shows and Events     The Bargin Bin     Motor Vehicle Inspection     Car Care Tips     Traffic Tickets     Gasoline, Motor Oils, Concept Cars and Engines     Auto Insurance, Financing, Leases, Warranties Truck Repair     General Discussions     Truck Engine Repair     Truck Suspension Repair Motorcycle Repair     General Discussions     Motorcycle Engine Repair CarJunky     Open Posting     Board FAQ's     New Board Suggestions

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