Squeak/Squawk Noise from Front of Vehicle When Traveling over Road Bumps/Swells (Replace Front Spring Seat and Upper Insulator)

Some customers may comment on a squeak, squawk or creak noise from the left or right front of the vehicle heard in the passenger compartment as the vehicle travels over bumps or swells in the road.

This condition may be due to a front suspension strut spring wearing through the spring upper insulator and making contact with the spring seat.

1. Verify the vehicle condition and perform the front suspension and/or strut noise diagnostic procedure. Refer to the Suspension General Diagnosis sub-section of the appropriate Service Manual.

Important: Carefully inspect all of the strut assembly components for damage.

2. If the condition is due to the spring making contact with the spring seat, replace the existing front spring seat and the front spring upper insulator. Refer to the appropriate Service Manual for the Strut, Strut Component and/or Spring Replacement procedures.

Parts are currently available from GMSPO.

For vehicles repaired under warranty, use: