So glad I found this video! I have a 2016 premier and I’m going crazy with the noise!!! I notice it from 0 to like 25 until road noise takes over….non stop cracking and knocking noise
@@Jonathan-nu8ov I did fix this maybe 6-9 months ago. It was my drivers side rear suspension knuckle, the bushing had failed. Changed it out in my garage, part was around 80 bucks from the dealership.
@@gibby1325 I did fix this maybe 6-9 months ago. It was my drivers side rear suspension knuckle, the bushing had failed. Changed it out in my garage, part was around 80 bucks from the dealership.
@@ssspencerjr sounds like the same issue I have now. I hear it from the driver side front end. Every time I accelerate from a dead stop I hear the clunking sound once or twice then it goes away
Today my daughter's 2018 Malibu started making a scraping/dragging noise that sounded to be coming from the rear passenger side tire area. We were driving in city and slowed down to get in L. turn lane to merge into Interstate when it first started. We pulled over and looked at it carefully and couldn't see anything rubbing against the tire or dragging from that area. The noise was less noticeable at higher speeds and did stop after some miles. Planning to take the car to the shop but would like some idea of what this could be. Tires are new and alignment done a couple of weeks ago. Thanks!
Hello, I have a 2018 Malibu, and I have had that noise for a long time, I have already changed many rear parts, both shock absorbers, bearings, break discs, and until today I have become desperate with the noise, I have taken it to three mechanics and they found it the noise, but today I went to watch your video, and I liked it, I will take it to the mechanic and explain and hopefully that is the problem, one question, could I put the two washers on it? thank you so much
I have changed the knuckles on my 18. And the popping noise went away on take off. But now I have that rattle. Hopefully the washer fixes it. It's at the dealer now. 🙏
Saw someone say it could be the knuckle behind the wheel too.. my car does this and I don't know which mine is. How important is that torque 15 ft lbs of the shock? I don't have a torque wrench as I'm not a mechanic
Yes knuckle is another possibility. 15 ft lbs is not very much at all if you tighten it without torque wrench just make it snug but def don't put a lot of muscle behind it
@@gregoryharris3493 Im still under warranty so my dealer is going to look at it when I get my car serviced. I self diagnosed the rear right knuckle bushing as sticking.
What years did this affect? I have a 2014 Impala I just got the back shocks replaced and, I’m hearing this rattling from my back passenger side. I’m taking it back to the shop tomorrow. Maybe the shock needs to be adjusted? I don’t know the drivers side sounds fine. So, really no clue but, it’s annoying as hell. I can hear it when I drive down the road.
I just had may car in for a speaker issue and i mentioned a rattling in the RR at highway speed. The told me it was as knuckle and would be $1400. To me it sounds like this would be the issue as the sound is higher. Only 25000 on the car as well so hard to believe it's a knuckle. BTW They fixed a "blown" speaker but still had the same sound and they are trying to charge $350
Yeah had my mechanic messing with this today for the knocking sound. He took off the shocks and when u would move the car it still made the knocking. He told me it’s the bushing where the spindle knuckle is at so now I’m gonna have to get those parts. Why did Chevy mess this up. The Malibu is a 2018. Shouldn’t be doing that crap.
@@marcusb6666 i just looked up the TSB,,,it also refers to the popping or clunking noise also....will be trying this as i have the popping noise also..... heres the link static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2019/MC-10160117-9999.pdf
Did you find out if the washer fixes the popping sound? Just curious as I have the same issue with mine and was going to replace the shock but don’t want to if that doesn’t fix it.
@@HooptiesGarage the tires are new. I looked under the car today and seen so many components in the rear lol any one of them could be causing the problem. But I know it's coming from the passenger rear. I just don't know where to start. This vehicle only has 40k miles
I have a rattle on mine 2018. The dealer put a washer on the top like the video but the rattle is still there. Next step, they will change the knucle...
Did anyone do this and it solved the problem? It’s been driving me nuts I have been wiggling the entire rear of my car and if a fing washer solves it I’m going to flip.
I just left dealership after getting new control arm put in and the popping knocking noise Is still there. They did tell me the shocks needed to be changed, just make sure they know for sure if it’s control arm or shock’s. Hope this helps.
@@HooptiesGarage I've the same issue but the mechanic I visited making me purchase a new wheel bearing because he believes once he removes current knuckle, current wheel bearing will go bad.
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So glad I found this video! I have a 2016 premier and I’m going crazy with the noise!!! I notice it from 0 to like 25 until road noise takes over….non stop cracking and knocking noise
Sameee
The TSB also mentions a popping noise, which my car has. Anytime weight is shifted on my drivers side rear tire there's a very audible popping noise.
Did you ever fix this? Did the washer fix it? I have the same problem.
Did you fix this issue? If so, what did you do and what was the problem?
@@Jonathan-nu8ov I did fix this maybe 6-9 months ago. It was my drivers side rear suspension knuckle, the bushing had failed. Changed it out in my garage, part was around 80 bucks from the dealership.
@@gibby1325 I did fix this maybe 6-9 months ago. It was my drivers side rear suspension knuckle, the bushing had failed. Changed it out in my garage, part was around 80 bucks from the dealership.
@@ssspencerjr sounds like the same issue I have now. I hear it from the driver side front end. Every time I accelerate from a dead stop I hear the clunking sound once or twice then it goes away
Today my daughter's 2018 Malibu started making a scraping/dragging noise that sounded to be coming from the rear passenger side tire area. We were driving in city and slowed down to get in L. turn lane to merge into Interstate when it first started. We pulled over and looked at it carefully and couldn't see anything rubbing against the tire or dragging from that area. The noise was less noticeable at higher speeds and did stop after some miles. Planning to take the car to the shop but would like some idea of what this could be. Tires are new and alignment done a couple of weeks ago. Thanks!
I would also check brakes.
so thankful for this video saved me ton of time chasing this noise!!
Hello, I have a 2018 Malibu, and I have had that noise for a long time, I have already changed many rear parts, both shock absorbers, bearings, break discs, and until today I have become desperate with the noise, I have taken it to three mechanics and they found it the noise, but today I went to watch your video, and I liked it, I will take it to the mechanic and explain and hopefully that is the problem, one question, could I put the two washers on it? thank you so much
GM is now recommending replacing entire spindle
I have changed the knuckles on my 18. And the popping noise went away on take off. But now I have that rattle. Hopefully the washer fixes it. It's at the dealer now. 🙏
It was the shocks
Saw someone say it could be the knuckle behind the wheel too.. my car does this and I don't know which mine is. How important is that torque 15 ft lbs of the shock? I don't have a torque wrench as I'm not a mechanic
Yes knuckle is another possibility. 15 ft lbs is not very much at all if you tighten it without torque wrench just make it snug but def don't put a lot of muscle behind it
I have a 17 Malibu when I apply breaks at low speed then the clunking noise starts,when I back out is when I hear the noise.
Same did you fix it?
@@3z_al3mri22 got rid of the car ,picked up a jeep and never was happier .
Same here
Mine has the clunk at low speeds on relatively smooth roads. Also when backing into my driveway. Thanks!
Did you find out what was the problem?
I have this same problem
@@gregoryharris3493 Im still under warranty so my dealer is going to look at it when I get my car serviced. I self diagnosed the rear right knuckle bushing as sticking.
I usually work on my own cars but there is a tsb from chevy and warranty will cover the work hopefully
@@jforst779887 with a TSB will the dealer fix the issue for free even if out of warranty?
What years did this affect? I have a 2014 Impala I just got the back shocks replaced and, I’m hearing this rattling from my back passenger side. I’m taking it back to the shop tomorrow. Maybe the shock needs to be adjusted? I don’t know the drivers side sounds fine. So, really no clue but, it’s annoying as hell. I can hear it when I drive down the road.
I don't believe the impala has the same issue I would check out the rear anti sway bar bushings and links
@@HooptiesGarage it’s always possible they didn’t tighten the bolts enough too.
Thank you so much Bro.
my noise is gone also.
Did it make you change the wheel bearing?
Could you tell me the name of that piece you removed, it’s damaged on my car and I’m trying to get it fixed
Thanks for this. Trying repair this weekend.
It's the knuckle behind the wheel.💯
Did the washer fix it?
I just had may car in for a speaker issue and i mentioned a rattling in the RR at highway speed. The told me it was as knuckle and would be $1400. To me it sounds like this would be the issue as the sound is higher. Only 25000 on the car as well so hard to believe it's a knuckle. BTW They fixed a "blown" speaker but still had the same sound and they are trying to charge $350
Yeah since this video that stopped with the shim and started replacing the whole knuckle
Thanks for the vid I have the same issue with my malibu gonna give this a shot...
If it doesn't work they do have issues with their rear knuckles.
@@HooptiesGarage if washers don't work if I have to replace the knuckles does it require realignment??
Did the washer work?
@@doug7447 nope not really gonna have to order rear knuckles for my car..
JOSE 74 what are the rear knuckles?
You should've told everyone about the rear knuckle replacement if the washer dont fix it
Yeah had my mechanic messing with this today for the knocking sound. He took off the shocks and when u would move the car it still made the knocking. He told me it’s the bushing where the spindle knuckle is at so now I’m gonna have to get those parts. Why did Chevy mess this up. The Malibu is a 2018. Shouldn’t be doing that crap.
What is the washer called on top of the mount? Mine is missing!
I need to do this, thanks for the vid
Did it work? Was it a solid clunk like sound or literally a rattle when hitting bumps?
More of a light rattle if the washers don't work then it's knuckle replacement.
Ok, mines a light clunk sometimes and it only has 37k miles
@@marcusb6666 i just looked up the TSB,,,it also refers to the popping or clunking noise also....will be trying this as i have the popping noise also..... heres the link static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2019/MC-10160117-9999.pdf
Eric McCoy I have the popping noise in my rear to mine only pops on acceleration and at low speeds
Did you find out if the washer fixes the popping sound? Just curious as I have the same issue with mine and was going to replace the shock but don’t want to if that doesn’t fix it.
My 2019 definitely making that noise on that same exact side
Did it actually fix the rattle noise?
I believe it did on this one but many people have said knuckles fixed their noise
I have an 2018 but when I go over bumps the rear seats to the right. And if I drive in the rain the rear goes all over the road. What could it be
I would have the tires checked and then the struts
@@HooptiesGarage the tires are new. I looked under the car today and seen so many components in the rear lol any one of them could be causing the problem. But I know it's coming from the passenger rear. I just don't know where to start. This vehicle only has 40k miles
did it work?
I believe so he hasn't complained of the noise.
It can be the knuckle also.. mine is making a popping noise..
Yes at this point everyone is replacing the entire knuckle now
Does anyone know the name of that black pipe he took everything off of?
You talking about the shock?
I have a rattle on mine 2018. The dealer put a washer on the top like the video but the rattle is still there. Next step, they will change the knucle...
Yes that's the next step unfortunately.
Have you gotten your knuckle changed yet ?
@@angeljh20 it's not my car but he does want it done so I'll let you know when he schedules it
Hoopties Garage thank you
@@angeljh20
The knuckles will be change on October 20. The parts was B.O i will let you know
What size washer?
I listed the part number from gm they are cheap but I don't know the exact size on it
Did it work?
Ssomebuddy have problems whit trunk 2017
My car sometime open and sometimes not
Did anyone do this and it solved the problem? It’s been driving me nuts I have been wiggling the entire rear of my car and if a fing washer solves it I’m going to flip.
Well if the washers don't fix it the next step according to dealer is replacing the arms.
I just left dealership after getting new control arm put in and the popping knocking noise Is still there. They did tell me the shocks needed to be changed, just make sure they know for sure if it’s control arm or shock’s. Hope this helps.
It's the knuckle
Yeah I've replaced a bunch of them since this video
@@HooptiesGarage How much do you charge to change one? Wondering if I should do it myself or take it to a shop.
Did it make you change wheel bearing?
No
@@HooptiesGarage I've the same issue but the mechanic I visited making me purchase a new wheel bearing because he believes once he removes current knuckle, current wheel bearing will go bad.
@@salykas Refuse the service that's all. They are robbers but they can't make get it done
Did it work?
On this car it did but I have seen on other cars we has to replace the knuckles