It only happens when I'm stopping or starting.

I had a bad experience with firestone and I had(have) slight wheel wobble at about 55mph that firestone is apparently unable to fix (or un-willing) and now I assume the tie rods have come loose.

It's a fairly high pitched clinging sound that is somewhat nerve wrecking.

Is there anything I can look for that would be loose that is easily accessible?

 

tie rods as mentioned, sway bar end links, sway bar bushings, lower control arm rear bushings, bearing hub just to name a few but most common sources of clanking noises

 

"high pitched clinging sound" ?

Sorry. Not sure what clinging means.

 

Have you not tried the Search Tool at the top of the page? Give it a go - it works.

 

I recently stumbled upon a factoid about the clunk. It seems that if you reuse the axle nut after removing it it can cause a clunk.

I believe there is a TSB about adding a thrust washer to the inner side of the hubs.

My 2008 did it my 2011 does it. I don't care.

Have you ever thought about the hubs?

Why do you think tie rod ends would have become loose? They are either attached or not attached, they do not have a nut like old times.

Why go back to a shop that you don't trust? There have to be hundreds of other places around you.

 

Hi hhrumadbruh,

I’m sorry to hear of the clanking noises you are experiencing with your HHR. I cannot guarantee anything, but I will be glad to look further into this for you. Please send us a private message referencing this thread if we can be of any assistance. Thank you.

Kristen A.
Chevrolet Customer Care