Venture Whirring Problems

[ketedford]

When driving my Venture (2002 WB), when the wheels begin to move, a whirring noise is then heard. It seems to get faster and louder as speed increases. It ends when stopped. When I coast, the noise is still there. I had it in a shop today and he doesn't really know. It's definitely not the wheel bearings. However, he thinks it may be the pinion bearing. Any ideas and costs???

[scottso]

I had just what you are describing on my '02 - and it was the passenger side wheel bearing. It only took a 200+ miles to go from mild to a pronounced hum.

30,000K miles and thats one master cylinder and one wheel bearing. This is stuff that should not fail this early.

[ketedford]

Thanks for the quick reply. Any idea what the cost was? This is the worst car I've ever owned.

[ketedford]

Dealership says it is, in fact, the right front wheel bearing. Thanks for your assistance. The dealership wants $345, but the garage I usually go to will do it for $205.

[scottso]

Originally Posted by ketedford

Dealership says it is, in fact, the right front wheel bearing. Thanks for your assistance. The dealership wants $345, but the garage I usually go to will do it for $205.

Go for it. My father-in law's shop did mine. And while I don't remember the exact cost - I think you may be getting a better deal than me.

Do me a favor, can you post the final cost when you have it done? And whether the bearing is GM or aftermarket.