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  • melanieclark261
    melanieclark261 - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am - Steering & Suspension - 5/20/2013
    What could be wrong with my steering? I hear a squeaking and popping noise whenever I turn the wheel, left or right?
    The popping/knocking noise also occurs when I'm riding down the road or over bumps in the road. It squeaks and pops whenever I make a turn.
     
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  • melanieclark261
    melanieclark261 - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am - Steering & Suspension - 5/20/2013
    What could be wrong with my steering? It squeaks and knocks whenever I turn the wheel.
    If I make a right or left turn, my car makes a squeaking and popping type noise. It sounds like its knocking. When I'm riding down the road it feels like bumpy, and I can hear a popping sound. These noises also occur whenever I ride over bumps.
     
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  • erikaespinosa1111
    erikaespinosa1111 - 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix - Steering & Suspension - 5/19/2013
    What is the difference in front from back struts?
     
    • Jimm
      5/19/2013 Jimm
      Usually, the front and rear struts have these differences - the mounting, the length, the load carrying capacity, among other characteristics.
      Try the many on-line auto parts sources, such as; www.autopartswarehouse.com, www.rockauto.com - to list only two. They (RockAuto) list the replacement front or rear struts and shocks from around $83.00 each for your vehicle.
  • erikaespinosa1111
    erikaespinosa1111 - 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix - Steering & Suspension - 5/19/2013
    What is e difference in front from back struts?
     
    • Jimm
      5/19/2013 Jimm
      Usually, the front and rear struts have these differences - the mounting, the length, the load carrying capacity, among other characteristics.
      Try the many on-line auto parts sources, such as; www.autopartswarehouse.com, www.rockauto.com - to list only two. They (RockAuto) list the replacement front or rear struts and shocks from around $83.00 each for your vehicle.
  • erikaespinosa1111
    erikaespinosa1111 - 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix - Steering & Suspension - 5/19/2013
    What is the difference in front from back struts?
     
    • Jimm
      5/19/2013 Jimm
      Usually, the front and rear struts have these differences - the mounting, the length, the load carrying capacity, among other characteristics.
      Try the many on-line auto parts sources, such as; www.autopartswarehouse.com, www.rockauto.com - to list only two. They (RockAuto) list the replacement front or rear struts and shocks from around $83.00 each for your vehicle.
  • erikaespinosa1111
    erikaespinosa1111 - 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix - Steering & Suspension - 5/19/2013
    What is the difference in front from back struts?
     
    • Jimm
      5/19/2013 Jimm
      Usually, the front and rear struts have these differences - the mounting, the length, the load carrying capacity, among other characteristics.
  • hotrodace8787
    hotrodace8787 - 2003 Pontiac Vibe - Steering & Suspension - 5/9/2013
    Will a Chevy impala spare tire fit a 2003 vibe
     
    • Jimm
      5/9/2013 Jimm
      You did not state the specific Chevy Impala year for the question.
      The Chevrolet Impala tire size is; 155/90/16 - and would not fit the Pontiac Vibe. The Vibe has 205 / 55 R16 wheels and tires - with a 100 mm bolt pattern.
  • missa86
    missa86 - 2007 Pontiac G6 - Steering & Suspension - 5/4/2013
    2007 Pontiac G6: the driver side front tire went flat and it is bare on the inside of the tire. Tire is two months old.
    When I got the new tire, I wanted to get a wheel alignment and they said no because the control arm needed to be fixed first because it was going to wear down the tire unevenly.
     
    • aronmb23
      5/4/2013 aronmb23
      get an alignment.....
    • Jimm
      5/4/2013 Jimm
      No need for a wheel alignment if any part of the steering or suspension sytem (such as the control arm) is worn - the alignment will not 'hold' or remain effective with any worn parts.
      Replace the control arm as first step, then have the alignment performed - to eliminate any further abnormal tire wear.
      Check the many on-line auto parts sources, such as; www.autopartswarehouse.com or www.rockauto.com for the replacement parts. For example, they (RockAuto) list the front control arm from around $58.00 (includes ball joint and bushings) for your vehicle.
  • sbarnette
    sbarnette - 2007 Pontiac G6 - Steering & Suspension - 5/4/2013
    Why when I drive my steering wheel jitters?
    It doesn't happen when braking and not necessarily when I'm accelerating. It seems to be the worst anywhere between 40mph to 55 mph. 65 mph and up its very minimal but still present. Below 40mph same thing very minimal. I'm thinking I need an alignment or my ...
     
    • aronmb23
      5/4/2013 aronmb23
      yeah it is the tires. Could be alignment or could be a split in a tire. Get it checked out. Good rule of thumb is stick a penny in your tread and if it doesnt cover up honest abe then get em replaced. of course not all of us can so just get them checked out at a tire shop....
  • kaykaybush
    kaykaybush - 2009 Pontiac G6 - Steering & Suspension - 3/17/2013
    I hear a popping noise under the front and sqeeking
     
    • Jimm
      3/17/2013 Jimm
      Need more information - during what conditions is the noise heard? During braking? During Turns? Over bumps? Without having more information and details - such as described, it's hard to properly diagnose.
      Try the 'Diagnose' feature on the AutoMD website to better describe the issue you are having, then post a reply for further assistance.
    • spanionneo
      3/17/2013 spanionneo
      It's most likely a link arm worn rubber, or a bad ball joint. As jim have pointed out, start looking for patterns of when the noise actually happens. Another thing you can do, is raise the car and be sure to be safe, and start moving around the bars, joints etc. in the frond end. You will find something lose or worn and is causing your clunking.
  • ralautbr
    ralautbr - 2004 Pontiac Vibe - Steering & Suspension - 2/21/2013
    Why has my vibe required "7 " wheel bearing repairs, the most recent being oct. 2012, and for the last 2 days it sounds
    as if another one is going again!!!!!!
     
    • HouseCallAuto
      2/21/2013 HouseCallAuto
      That does sound kind of strange. Maybe the installer is overtightening the hub nut. That will cause repeated failures and also make sure that the brand of bearing that is used is either Timken or ACDELCO or Moog or SKF. These brands are of the highest quality.
  • jordankelley0427
    jordankelley0427 - 1987 Pontiac Fiero - Steering & Suspension - 2/16/2013
    My front passenger tire is bent out pointing outwards from top any idea why? Sombody told me could be balljoint?
    I slid of into a really bumpy field due to icy roads & ever since I've noticed this problem. Looks as if you took tire off and slanted it diagonally with top pointing out away from car... I only selected steering and suspension as category because there's no ...
     
    • Bill
      2/16/2013 Bill
      Could be bent control arms, in any case get fixed or looked at before driving anymore.
  • jordankelley0427
    jordankelley0427 - 1987 Pontiac Fiero - Steering & Suspension - 2/15/2013
    My front passenger tire is bent out pointing outwards from top any idea why? Sombody told me could be balljoint?
    I slid of into a really bumpy field due to icy roads & ever since I've noticed this problem. Looks as if you took tire off and slanted it diagonally with top pointing out away from car... I only selected steering and suspension as category because there's no ...
     
    • Jason
      2/15/2013 Jason
      Sounds like you may have bent a suspension component, and you should have the alignment checked to confirm it.
  • charlesw0973
    charlesw0973 - 2000 Pontiac Grand Am - Steering & Suspension - 2/13/2013
    Steering is tight to the left and right. Fluid was added so it is at a normal level. the steering did get a little loose
    Steering did get a little looser but not normal. Notice a little moisture around the fill cap. Could this be the pump or maybe belts need tightened?
     
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  • MRBrad
    MRBrad - 2003 Pontiac Grand Prix - Steering & Suspension - 2/11/2013
    Can anyone identify this noise? Recently had both CV Joints replaced, and then re-replaced to ID that is not the issue.
    I'm stumped! Had both hub bearings replaced a few months prior, and checked to make sure non of the clips around the calipers and brakes were scraping. This only makes noise when I make a hard right turn. Help!!
     
    • HouseCallAuto
      2/11/2013 HouseCallAuto
      The fact that you had CV axles replaced twice kind of eliminates the CV joint as a possible. I cannot make out the noise in your video. The fact that the hub bearings were replaced once and a few months back tells me that between the two things, the hub bearing has a much higher probability of being your cause. Also, confirm that there are no tire rub marks on the inside of both wheel well splash wraps. I agree with you that typically, noise that is only heard in a turn is usually a bad CV axle or a bad bub bearing. To further add detail based on my own experiences, Hub bearing noises that only show up in a turn, usually only show up when the wheel is turned *slightly* in one direction or the other and almost never both. The point I am trying to make is that they almost never make noise only when in a HARD turn. The typical scenario would be you are driving along straight at 50 mph in the left lane with no noise and the slight movement you make to change lanes is when you would hear a bad hub bearing make noise.
      The CV joints on the other hand typically make noise when in a hard turn while you are accelerating. When I suspect a bad CV joint on any car, the best test for that is to drive the car in circles in a parking lot with the wheel cut all the way in one direction. Apply the brake slightly while accelerating in circles at like 3 mph and listen for the noise. A bad CV joint sounds like metal marbles banging against each other. when you straighten out the steering the noise is always gone.

      And then there is always the possibility that you have some other anamoly like maybe the tin splash shield that protects the rotor is slightly bent and rubs on the rotor when under the side load of a hard right turn. Check the rotor and the shield for rub marks and a sufficient amount of clearance at all points of the rotor. Look closely with patience.
    • Bill
      2/11/2013 Bill
      This is a scraping sound, jack up vehicle with wheel turned and hand spin to find culprit.