'00 Malibu drivetrain noise
EricinTN
02-07-2006, 10:53 PM
I have a 2000 Malibu with 124K miles that for about 4 months has developed a buzzing/growling noise in the drivetrain when driving. The noise changes with the wheel speed and gets loudest when steering left. I first suspected wheel bearings, so I replaced the right side but it didn't help. I just replaced both axles and still have the noise. I also just got new tires today (they were getting bald). Still no change in the noise. There is no evidence of transaxle leakage and it shifts very smoothly, so I have not checked the fluid level yet. Even with me doing my own work, this is getting expensive. Anyone got any ideas of what is wrong?
maxwedge
02-08-2006, 01:40 PM
Everything but the lt wheel bearing?
EricinTN
02-09-2006, 12:30 PM
I can't remember if I swapped that or not. I know I pulled the hub out with the intention of putting the old right side one in it's place, since there was nothing wrong with it. I just can't recall if I carried out my stupid plan. Shoot. Lousy A.D.D. :banghead: :uhoh:
EricinTN
04-03-2006, 10:27 PM
It was the left hub bearing. I would be more upset about replacing all that other stuff if I wasn't giving this car to my daughter for college.
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