The Front End Clunk...
04-04-2017, 10:56 PM
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The Front End Clunk...
So what's the deal on a clunking sound when driving, sounds like its from the front passenger side, the car seems like it has a slight tilt down to the left when in drivers seat and is all over the place when driving????
2008 Chevy HHR 2.2L - just bought it used. I took it in got new tires and brakes on front and payed $700 to replace both lower control arms as was directed by a mechanic and that didn't fix any of the issues. Can some one give me a clue here?
2008 Chevy HHR 2.2L - just bought it used. I took it in got new tires and brakes on front and payed $700 to replace both lower control arms as was directed by a mechanic and that didn't fix any of the issues. Can some one give me a clue here?
04-04-2017, 11:44 PM
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Hi Ashley, 
to the forums!!
I suggest you have a look through this thread https://www.chevyhhr.net/forums/prob...-pop-s-50648/?
There are a lot of parts that could be responsible for the noises you are hearing, this should help you narrow it down.
to the forums!!I suggest you have a look through this thread https://www.chevyhhr.net/forums/prob...-pop-s-50648/?
There are a lot of parts that could be responsible for the noises you are hearing, this should help you narrow it down.
04-14-2017, 03:00 PM
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So what did the mechanic say? I've got more thoughts of what it could be , I don't want you shelling out more cash to him, he diagnosed it, he should fix it .
If you have the invoice do you have part numbers of what he replaced?
If you have the invoice do you have part numbers of what he replaced?
04-14-2017, 03:41 PM
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So what's the deal on a clunking sound when driving, sounds like its from the front passenger side, the car seems like it has a slight tilt down to the left when in drivers seat and is all over the place when driving????
2008 Chevy HHR 2.2L - just bought it used. I took it in got new tires and brakes on front and payed $700 to replace both lower control arms as was directed by a mechanic and that didn't fix any of the issues. Can some one give me a clue here?
2008 Chevy HHR 2.2L - just bought it used. I took it in got new tires and brakes on front and payed $700 to replace both lower control arms as was directed by a mechanic and that didn't fix any of the issues. Can some one give me a clue here?
02-04-2018, 11:58 AM
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So what's the deal on a clunking sound when driving, sounds like its from the front passenger side, the car seems like it has a slight tilt down to the left when in drivers seat and is all over the place when driving????
2008 Chevy HHR 2.2L - just bought it used. I took it in got new tires and brakes on front and payed $700 to replace both lower control arms as was directed by a mechanic and that didn't fix any of the issues. Can some one give me a clue here?
2008 Chevy HHR 2.2L - just bought it used. I took it in got new tires and brakes on front and payed $700 to replace both lower control arms as was directed by a mechanic and that didn't fix any of the issues. Can some one give me a clue here?
I had the same issue. Replaced control arms...no difference. Replaced front struts, problem solved. The control arm sound is more of a BANG.
02-04-2018, 12:08 PM
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That's great it worked for you in the end, however there are so many other components in the front end that can cause various clunking/banging/rattling noises. The control arms often give no sound until they are WAY beyond the worn out point.
Throwing parts at it until the problem is resolved can get very expensive - a proper and complete check-over of the front suspension is often the best thing to do. Unfortunately often a "mechanic" will just sell you what works the best for their shops pockets.
The op never came back so we will never know the final outcome - the thread is almost a year old now.
Throwing parts at it until the problem is resolved can get very expensive - a proper and complete check-over of the front suspension is often the best thing to do. Unfortunately often a "mechanic" will just sell you what works the best for their shops pockets.
The op never came back so we will never know the final outcome - the thread is almost a year old now.