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Chevy cavalier BANG noise (Help please!)
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98cavguy
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Sep 8, 2008, 9:43 AM
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Chevy cavalier BANG noise (Help please!)
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Hey guys, first time poster here.
I have a 98 Chevy cavalier 2.2L Engine, 160km on it (Not too bad).
Recently I noticed a loud THUD sound coming from the back of the car, at first I thought I had hit a small child (I could not only hear the thud but I could feel it too) but when it happened again I realized it was coming from the back right corner of my car.
It seems to happen randomly, varying from 60km/h to creeping up on a red light, it is very audible from in and outside of the car. The car runs fine other than that, I haven't noticed ANY problems with it. It is also important to mention that this thud doesn't occur when I'm hitting bumps.
I don't have any other car to drive and I need to commute to work so I'm wondering if I can still drive on this problem?
Thanks in advance,
98cavguy
(This post was edited by 98cavguy on Sep 8, 2008, 11:15 AM)
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DanD
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Sep 9, 2008, 4:23 AM
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Re: Chevy cavalier BANG noise (Help please!)
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The rear upper strut mounts are well known for making noise, something like you describe. But there are many other things that also could be the cause; control arm bushings, broken spring(s), stabilizer bar and the list could go on.
Some of which are not safety issues but some are; I suggest taking the vehicle in and at least have it checked.
You never know; maybe one of these times, it will be a kid you’ve just ran over; after you lost control of the car, due to a known potential suspension fault.
Dan.
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