Noise Diagnosis - Under Vehicle. Chevrolet Cavalier 2000

For 1990-2009 cars only

Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2000 🢒 Cavalier 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Squeaks and Rattles 🢒 Noise Diagnosis - Under Vehicle

Problem

Action

A rattle/buzz noise coming from beneath the back seat area caused by 1 of the following:

•	The rearward most heat shield is not fastened properly. This allows up and down movement of the shield.

•	The park brake cable can be in contact with the heat shield.

•	Fasten the heat shield properly.

•	Adjust the cable in order to remove the contact.

A harsh rattle coming from the front end area. It can also sound like a strut or a thump.

Inspect the front suspension and steering components. Adjust, repair or replace as necessary.

A creaking/popping noise rearward in the vehicle underbody caused by 1 of the following causes:

•	The rear stabilizer bar bushings did not have enough lubricant applied to the bar contact surface.

•	The bushing clamp can be moving in its locating hole.

Apply more lubricant inside of the bushing as well as the clamp.

A hissing noise coming from the trunk compartment/rear strut area caused by the rubber strut cap not being fully seated. This allows strut noise to penetrate the passenger compartment area.

Re-fit the rubber strut cap properly.