Stupid creeking noise!

Ryan from Ohio · 08-29-2009, 09:20 AM

Ok more of is this a common issue and what is it?

My front drives side makes a creeking noise. My brake caliper on that side started making a creeking noise only when you press the brakes. I replaced the caliper getting rid of the noise. Now whenever I press the brakes, no creeking noise. So Im fairly confident its not that.

Since ASS Ive been getting this noise. Its gotten worse... Its when I turn the car, but mainly when Im turning and theres a bump or pot hole. Basically anytime the strut has to function.

Is it a tie rod end, strut, strut mount or something else???

I want to fix it before winter.

bdyman · 08-29-2009, 10:49 AM

it does sound like the mount and bearing plates, the ashtray does it too when you turn the wheel, i say replace them you should be good

Nate's Alero · 08-29-2009, 12:28 PM

mine does it bad......... i need to do mine

hey bdy, did you get the ashtray running?

SittinOnChrome · 08-29-2009, 02:49 PM

Mine has done that for like 2 years I just deal with it... they have a thread about this issue somewhere... I think you have to grease something if I remember correctly ...

cherrington17 · 08-29-2009, 04:42 PM

control arm bushings?

white lithium grease or silicone spray... hose everything behind the caliper

Ryan from Ohio · 09-04-2009, 09:02 AM

Well over the last week it started making another lovely noise.

"TWUNG"

Sounds like the front sway bar/stabilizer.

WTF.

Im going to TRY and look at it today, even though I have no money to fix it. At least I hope to find what the real issue is so I can buy parts next week...

Ryan from Ohio · 04-09-2010, 08:06 AM

Ok this damned thing is really starting to piss me off.

Ive replaced the drivers side caliper. It works and moves freely/properly.

Ive replaced the Struts with brand new everything.

Still making noise. When the car is at rest, if I turn the wheel back and forth a bit it make a noise like a bad ball joint. I think the front bushing may be wore out also. Not to mention the transmission mount is shot- would explain why my motor "hops" and makes my dash "hop" when I floor it and she grabs...

Alerojester · 04-09-2010, 11:40 AM

it could be ball joints, and that trans mount that is gonna be one to fix too but i am pretty sure its ball joints that are making noise

freeze12 · 04-11-2010, 03:00 AM

My POS Alero just started creaking also on the Drivers side!!! It brake related as it only happens when I apply the brakes.I alreasdy lubed the Caliper Piston with My own mix, so I am thinking it is the pads & I will apply some anti squeel on the backs to see if that helps.

black · 04-11-2010, 10:46 AM

if you jack up the front end, wheels of the ground, and turn the steering wheel back and forth, does it make the creaking noise?

dbailey · 03-01-2014, 09:56 AM

Just browsing and came across this. I had that same problem with mine a few years ago. GM sells what's called Kluber oil I think it is. It comes in a tiny little tube. You have to drizzle it behind the rubber boot on the caliper so it gets in and around the piston. That fixed mine.

Zach0112 · 03-01-2014, 11:15 AM

Sounds like the upper strut bearing. It'll start twangin because the bearing is causing the spring to wind up. I think the bearing plate is binding. It could also be your ball joints. I know if they get bad they'll make a hell of a racket.

Redog · 03-01-2014, 11:50 PM

I fixed mine, with the Camaro/Impala front brake upgrade