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I am really starting to regret that I purchased an Alero.

I've had 5 problems that were replaced under warranty in the last 2 years.

Anyways.. My newest issue.

I took my car in to the dealership because my right front strut broke again (for the 3rd time and its always the front right) - I'm not a crazy mainiac driver... but they break all the time. Anyways they fixed it and its all great. Or so I thought.. every time I go over a bump, or acclerate from zero I hear a creaky/rolling sound (like marbles rolling around). So I took it to the dealer again, they looked at it, and then pretty much said it's my imagination and sent me on my way.

I'm not imagining things... I hear it. I've noticed a change in the car that I drive... I should know how it sounds... I've been driving it since 02' and I've never heard this "creak" sound before. Something has changed or broke.

I remember somebody saying on here saying that oiling a strut component might help... but I can't find the thread.

Also... just today when I turn my car on I hear an odd sound (sort of like a knocking) right as it turning on. This sound also occurs when I move the shifter from Park to Reverse and then to drive. I'm taking it in tomorrow for this problem.

Any ideas on what that could be???
Probably something expensive like an engine component or transmission thing.

1) Your struts are rattling. I've had that happen a few times. Lubricating the strut mounts (the rubber thinger at the top of your strut tower) seems to help for a while

2) I believe there is a TSB for the transmission growling in park, I'll see if I can find that again...

Originally posted by CaperAlero@Feb 10 2005, 04:06 PM
1) Your struts are rattling. I've had that happen a few times. Lubricating the strut mounts (the rubber thinger at the top of your strut tower) seems to help for a while

Ah yes.. thats it. Thanks!

2) I believe there is a TSB for the transmission growling in park, I'll see if I can find that again...

Does this effect both V6 and Ecotec transmissions??? I have the ecotec.

[Redog]

Is it really cold where you are?

Mine used to squeak and creek a lot before I changed them out. The oil inside frezees up sometimes

[AGT]

Originally posted by Redog@Feb 10 2005, 01:38 PM
Is it really cold where you are?

Mine used to squeak and creek a lot before I changed them out. The oil inside frezees up sometimes

Yep bearing plates do that with moisture too.

It's pretty cold... avg temp lately has been about 28.

Although it was 57 and then 12 hours later 24 a couple days ago

Anyways... I checked out the TSB for my year 2002 and man... it's like the TSB knows me. Atleast I know i'm not the only one with these problems:

Frequent Problems

85. 01-03-08-002B APR 03 Suspension - Front Suspension Clunk/Rattle Noise

181. 01-03-08-003A FEB 02 Suspension - Front/Rear Squawking Noise

121. 02-03-08-008 NOV 02 Steering/Suspension - Rattle/Creak/Pop on Turns

95. 00-05-23-002B MAR 03 Brakes - Front Disc Brake Pulsation

109. 03-08-66-002 JAN 03 Body - Wind Noise From Rear of Vehicle

115. 99-07-30-030B DEC 02 A/T - Grinding/Growling While in PARK on an Incline

141. 02-08-58-004 JUN 02 Body - Rear Compartment Air Rush/Moaning Noise

153. 02-08-64-014 MAY 02 Body/Frame - Outer Door Glass Surface Scratches

155. 02-08-49-002 MAY 02 Instrument Panel - Rattle/Itching Noise

185. 00-00-89-027A JAN 02 Interior - New Odor Elimination Product

I'll be sure to give the dealer this info... and also the info about oiling the strut mounts

Thanks again!!