JOHNERICKSON

2009 HHR with 99,000 miles. i have a thumping noise in front when going over bumps in the road. i live in Michigan and the pot holes are everywhere. It sounds like some sort of suspension bushing might be worn out? a friend had the same noise in a Saturn vehicle and the dealer replaced some bushings in the front end and the noise went away. Can any one give me some information on what bushings and how to replace? no noise when driving on a smooth road.

Snoopy

Very common complaint on these vehicles.

Instead of being very redundant and providing information on the how to....you should try a Search on this forum, found in the middle of the title bar. You probably will find 100's of threads and thousands of posts. I believe there is also a thread dedicated to front end thumps, rattles, clunks.

But to answer specifically to one of your questions....it COULD be any number of suspension or front end components making the noise....that is why I referred you to the Search bar. You may be able to narrow it down somewhat, since it is a very broad topic.

firemangeorge

99k miles and roads full of potholes, you've probably got more than 1 thing worn out with that mileage.

Do as Snoopy suggested and use the Search function.

donbrew

I believe that there is actually a thread devoted to "rattles, shakes, noises".
https://www.chevyhhr.net/forums/prob...ont-end-50648/

ChevroletCustomerService

Hello JOHNERIKSON,

I understand that you are seeking advice from your fellow forum members about your concern with a thumping noise in your 2009 Chevrolet HHR. I'm more than happy to investigate your concern further and reach out your dealership on your behalf. Please send a private message with your contact information and VIN if my assistance is needed.

Andraya
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Oldblue

the bushings most likely are the front lower control arm bushing easily replaced by replacing the complete LCA, then there's the sway bar bushings also easy to replace.

Twistedtat

Mine had the same noise. Thought it was sway bar links, but it was sway bar bushings. Hope this helps.

firemangeorge

One more of those "Post a question and don't return" people.

Makes me leery of wasting my time to answer.

whopper

x2 - Thread closed due to lack of interest.