[jonGPGT04]

I have a 2004 Grand Prix. 3.8L V6. There is a loud clicking noise when I turn the steering wheel. I have talked to a pontiac dealership several times. They have replaced the steering rack, tightened bolts, and even tried putting spacers on some bolts. The service manager keeps telling me that the pontiac engineers are working on a solution and that there is nothing that they can do now, but it is safe to drive. The service manager explained the problem as "The noise occurs where the aluminum allow frame connects with the aluminum alloy steering rack." I don't now anything about this stuff, is that even accurate?

There is also a noise around the wheels when I hit bumps. Sometimes a hiss, sometimes rattling. The service tech told me that he looked at the entire suspension and brakes and could not find any problem, eventhough he can reproduce the noise.

Has anyone else come across these issues? Is this a wide spread problem with the 04's? Anyone find solutions? The noises are really annoying and I wonder if they would hurt any future resale value.

Thanks,
Jon