michael mueller

Hi All
I have a 2006 hhr 190 thousand miles with a grinding or creak noise from spring area , that acts up at low speeds when making a right ( mostly right but on occasion left or straight from a compete stop) I had a mechanic replace the lower control bushings both sides but the same noise returned...
I took the car back, he injected lubricant into control arm area,noise returned a few days later and says he has no idea where to go next for repair..
Has anyone on forum had a similar problem and found a solution repair.thanx for any advice

Zagohhr

Top strut mount

843de

X 2

Juan nailed it.

firemangeorge

X3. But at 190k miles that may not be the only noise you have. I would do a complete check of the suspension: front and rear.
FWIW. If your mechanic doesn't know where to look next, you should try another mechanic.

michael mueller

sorry about the mileage error is 120k not 190k
i appreciate the suggestions on top strut mount, that makes sense to me .. Will make a appointment in the morning to have it checked out...
Thanks again for the help...

firemangeorge

Sounds good. Keep us updated on what they find.

Kookie

Yes please update. I have same issue, same year, same milage. I was going to replace control arm too. Will look into this, but would like to know your findings please.

firemangeorge

Kookie. It's a 2 year old thread. The OP hasn't been here lately, nor did he bother to update us on what he found.