Growl or a roar.....

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01-10-2009 | 09:45 PM

dustymulette

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From: mississippi

Growl or a roar.....

My HHR just started making a noise only while driving--not idling...
It is a roar or a growl loud inside the car--and increases/decreases as my speed does. It isn't a grinding noise or a squeel. I change my oil regularly and just purchased new tires (after the noise started).
Any suggestions? It is a 2006, automatic with 52000 miles

Last edited by dustymulette; 01-10-2009 at 09:47 PM. Reason: added info

01-10-2009 | 09:48 PM

pitbull76

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From: Peoria, IL

Does it happen if you are sitting idling? If not, I would guess wheel bearings on one or more wheel are worn out.

01-13-2009 | 10:56 AM

mynameiswazy

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From: St. Charles, MO

Quote:

Originally Posted by pitbull76

Does it happen if you are sitting idling? If not, I would guess wheel bearings on one or more wheel are worn out.

+1 on the wheel bearing

01-13-2009 | 11:00 AM

solman98

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From: Dallas, GA

There was also an issue with the A/C making a growling sound. Is the increase with rolling speed or engine speed?

01-13-2009 | 11:25 AM

Lucky

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From: Seville. OH

if it's a wheel bearing you may be able to make the noise change by turning small amounts to the left and then to the right. this loads the bearing a bit and changes the growl noise (if it's a bearing noise)