Squeaky suspensions are not just embarrassing, they can also be an indication that there is a big problem with your suspension. Why is My Car Squeaking? Is it a Sign of Bigger Problems? Speed bumps can become embarrassing and, although it’s good exercise, you park as far away from the door of your office building as you can so no one hears you pulling into your parking spots. Every time you go over even the smallest bump or make a turn, you have to deal with the squeaks and creaks of your suspension. (It’s available through your GEICO Mobile app!) Add ERS to your policy for just pennies per day per vehicle.Having a squeaky suspension can be one of the most frustrating problems to have in any vehicle. If you’re ever stranded on the road, having Emergency Roadside Service (ERS) could get you out of trouble ASAP. With newer cars, it may point to the serpentine belt, which drives multiple accessories at once, and is relatively easy and cheap to fix. What it means: This could come from worn or loose accessory belts that drive things like your power steering pump, air conditioner compressor and alternator. Squealing under the hood at start-up or when accelerating What it means: There could be a serious problem with valves, connecting rods or pistons. 6. Rhythmic clunking, tapping or banging from under the hood If you have rear-wheel drive and the whine gets louder as you accelerate, your differential, which allows your wheels to spin at different rates when needed, could be leaking fluid. But which ones? If you have front-wheel drive, and the sound changes as you turn left, right and back again, it’s likely your front-wheel bearings a gradually growing, steady howl signals rear-wheel bearings. What it means: This is usually a sign that your bearings-tiny metal balls that help parts rotate smoothly-aren’t doing their job. Get it checked by a mechanic immediately.

What it means: If you have rear-wheel or four-wheel drive and hear this sound, the culprit could be the universal joint (U-joint), which are found in pairs and are components of the driveshaft. A rhythmic squeak that speeds up as you accelerate What it means: If you have a front-wheel-drive or all-wheel drive vehicle and hear this sound when you turn or corner (but the noise stops when you steer straight) one or both of the constant velocity (CV) joints on your front axle could need replacing.Ĥ. A finger-snapping, popping or clicking sound when you turn (Check out these 5 signs you need new brake pads.) 3. It could be a sign that pads are so worn that metal is touching metal-a serious problem that could affect braking efficiency. If they grind or growl, get your brakes checked out immediately. What it means: If you hear a squealing noise, your brake pads or shoes might be nearing the end of their service life and must be replaced. Take your car to a mechanic ASAP.Ģ. Brakes squealing, grinding or growling That might mean your wheel wasn’t tightened properly the last time it was removed and replaced. What it means: If you hear something rattling around inside a wheel at low speeds (and then stops as you drive faster) it could be a loose lug nut inside a hub cap. 1. A sound like a coin in a clothes dryer

Car creaks when driving