Rattle noise coming from front of my 2002 Chevy

Exhaust system loose

Hello Karla,

It sounds like you may have a bearing or CV joint going out. Your vehicle will need to be jacked up and inspected. It may be more than one problem too. Its possible the dragging noise could be something between brake pads and rotor, but the grinding that comes and goes in reference to direction sounds like a bearing or joint. I would take it to a professional right away and ask for an estimate only, and then get other estimates from other shops as well. Good luck to you.

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the squeaking sounds like a wheel bearing going bad. And the pulling to one side is cause by unequal braking pressure caused by plugged rubber brake hose, bad calipers or wheel cylinders. Check the bearings by lifting the car with a jack, block the wheels, and use a jack stand for safety. now wiggle the tire around. If it has any play, the bearing is bad. Replace it. I would replace your brakes as well. Good luck

when do you hear the noise? is it a rattle over bumps? does it stop when brakes are applied? ck sway bar bushings, are they good

front brake pad hardware is worn out , causing pads to move around when jarred , applying brakes tightens pads and noise will go away

Its possible something in the suspension is showing signs of wear. Check the ball joints and sway bar connections for free play or looseness. Check any torsion arms and the a-arms or wishbone. Hope it helps.

I've never heard a hub make a rattle noise. A bad hub bearing will usually make a roaring or whining noise at speed and/or it will have play in it. When is the rattle noise made, over bumps, at a slow speed, at high speeds?

Have you tried driving over a bump whilst also applying the brakes? (Right foot on gas, left gently on brake - with no one behind you!) If the noise goes away, then it could be the brake pads that are not fitted correctly. Only posting this, as this just happened to mine...the mechanic took it over bumps and noise was there. Applied brakes whilst going over bump, noise went away. Replaced badly fitted rear pads (had been bodged by another garage) and the problem was solved.

2 POSSIBLE PROBLEMS, STEERING SHAFT WEAR. MORE IMPORTANT SAFETY WISE IS THE LOWER CONTROL ARM BUSHINGS. EASY FOR A MECHAINC TO SEE AND SHOULD CHECK ON A LIFT FOR A MINIMAL CHARGE.

bad tire.