Popping (clunk) noise in front when turning

tiger78187 · 02-24-2008, 05:48 PM

I have an 03 Alero GLS that makes a popping noise when turning. It doesn't always happen. It does make a louder noise generally at slower speeds when it does happen. I was wondering if anyone else had this problem.

Thanks

Tonyyank · 02-24-2008, 05:54 PM

sounds like it could be a wheel bearing. Others will chime in too.

Sean · 02-24-2008, 06:22 PM

it may be a loose caliper..i bought my car used and when i went to go check out the problem, i found that that it was sliding back and forth along the rotor. Made a terrible clunking noise and my brakes didn't work all that well. I ordered a new mounting bracket that was it..

LukeL · 02-25-2008, 05:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tonyyank

sounds like it could be a wheel bearing. Others will chime in too.

Wheel bearings generally cause a vibration not a clunk. This is more of a strut problem.

Check the spring itself on both sides. I had a broken spring and I would hear a clunk when turning because the spring was twisting inside the shock tower. Scary stuff. Or, the bearing plate on top of the strut could be worn.

Get a quick strut assembly to fix it if your car is not lowered.

Panacea · 02-25-2008, 06:14 AM

Could be tie rods. I had mine replaced twice.

stewartfn18 · 02-25-2008, 06:18 AM

something could be broken inside the rack and pinion assembly.

awfulwaffle · 02-25-2008, 08:57 PM

sounds like a tie rod end. Had the same thing happen on a friends van, replacing the tie rod fixed it.

jurgs2007 · 03-02-2008, 06:06 AM

yea, i had that happen to me with the tie rod, but if thats the case, you front end will wander wherever it wants to because your front end will be loose. another possiblility could be your suspension. i had my drivers side front spring break and whenever i turned it would make that clunking sound too. there are soo many possibilities. just have to jack the front end up and start searching.

thormxkid · 03-02-2008, 12:27 PM

im ganna say a cv joint or a strut mount bearing....i just replaced all the things everyone is metioning and i still got the prob...should be fixed soon tho im bringing it to the shop to get checked out tuesday

tiger78187 · 03-04-2008, 10:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thormxkid

im ganna say a cv joint or a strut mount bearing....i just replaced all the things everyone is metioning and i still got the prob...should be fixed soon tho im bringing it to the shop to get checked out tuesday

I am going to start searching on Saturday, If you find out what it is on your car please let me know. Thanks again for all the advice. I will let you know what I find on Saturday.

tiger78187 · 03-09-2008, 12:38 AM

Update:

I finally put my car up today and found out that the cv joint is making the noise replaced it and problem solved. Thanks again.

thormxkid · 03-09-2008, 12:42 AM

no prob

02-24-2008, 05:48 PM	#1
tiger78187 GAGT - Newbie AKA: Garry Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Olympia, WA Posts: 5 Vehicle: 2003 Alero GLS	Popping (clunk) noise in front when turning I have an 03 Alero GLS that makes a popping noise when turning. It doesn't always happen. It does make a louder noise generally at slower speeds when it does happen. I was wondering if anyone else had this problem. Thanks

02-24-2008, 06:22 PM	#3
Sean GAGT - Member AKA: Sean Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: MA Age: 30 Posts: 240 Vehicle: 2000 GA GT-1 Coupe	it may be a loose caliper..i bought my car used and when i went to go check out the problem, i found that that it was sliding back and forth along the rotor. Made a terrible clunking noise and my brakes didn't work all that well. I ordered a new mounting bracket that was it.. __________________ 2000 Grand Am GT-1

02-25-2008, 06:14 AM	#5
Panacea Mmmm Donuts. AKA: Macleod52 Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Rock Island, IL Age: 40 Posts: 3,160 Vehicle: '09 Malibu LTZ	Could be tie rods. I had mine replaced twice. __________________ "Never argue with idiots. They bring you down to their level, and beat you with experience."

02-25-2008, 06:18 AM	#6
stewartfn18 GAGT - Senior Member AKA: David Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Oldsmar,FL Age: 32 Posts: 2,049 Vehicle: 04 vette, 14 R6	something could be broken inside the rack and pinion assembly. __________________ MODS: Not Enough

03-02-2008, 06:06 AM	#8
jurgs2007 DFD Volunteer AKA: Dustin Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Dalton, WI Age: 33 Posts: 440 Vehicle: 1999 Grand Am GT Sedan	yea, i had that happen to me with the tie rod, but if thats the case, you front end will wander wherever it wants to because your front end will be loose. another possiblility could be your suspension. i had my drivers side front spring break and whenever i turned it would make that clunking sound too. there are soo many possibilities. just have to jack the front end up and start searching. __________________ -J-U-R-G-S- GOLD '99 GAGT: CAI, 62mm TB, tuned PCM, KYB GR2 struts, Intrax Springs,Sumitomo HTRZ IIs on black MODA 18's, C/F hood, TYC taillights, black HID Halo projector headlights, halo fog lights, 3" antenna, custom exhaust, red interior lights, pillar pod gauges, GT emblem on inside of trunk lid, custom upholstery of front and rear seats, Redline boots and arm rest cover,Legacy deck with kenwood system

02-24-2008, 05:54 PM	#2
Tonyyank Administrator AKA: Anthony Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Parma, MI Age: 40 Posts: 3,470 Vehicle: 09 Silverado 4x4	sounds like it could be a wheel bearing. Others will chime in too.

02-25-2008, 08:57 PM	#7
awfulwaffle the sneakiest doom AKA: Alexei Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 163 Vehicle: 2004 GAGT Coupe	sounds like a tie rod end. Had the same thing happen on a friends van, replacing the tie rod fixed it.

03-02-2008, 12:27 PM	#9
thormxkid GAGT - Member AKA: HART Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: ontario Age: 36 Posts: 441 Vehicle: 2003 grand am gt 4dr.	im ganna say a cv joint or a strut mount bearing....i just replaced all the things everyone is metioning and i still got the prob...should be fixed soon tho im bringing it to the shop to get checked out tuesday

03-09-2008, 12:38 AM	#11
tiger78187 GAGT - Newbie AKA: Garry Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Olympia, WA Posts: 5 Vehicle: 2003 Alero GLS	Update: I finally put my car up today and found out that the cv joint is making the noise replaced it and problem solved. Thanks again.

03-09-2008, 12:42 AM	#12
thormxkid GAGT - Member AKA: HART Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: ontario Age: 36 Posts: 441 Vehicle: 2003 grand am gt 4dr.	no prob

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