Rear Suspension - Spring Squeak/Creak

Bulletin No.:
00-03-09-002

File In Section:
03 - Suspension

Date:
February, 2000

Subject:
Rear Suspension Spring Squeak/Creak (Lubricate Lower Spring Seat)

Models:
2000 Chevrolet Malibu
2000 Oldsmobile Alero
2000 Pontiac Grand Am

Condition

Some customers may comment on a squeak/creak noise coming from the rear of the vehicle when driving over an irregular/rough road surface at low speeds.

Cause

Slight surface irregularities on the mating surfaces of the rear springs and those on the lower spring seats of the rear strut assemblies may result in subtle movement. This may cause a squeak/creak noise when the rear suspension is subjected to certain types of road conditions. As component surfaces conform to one another, the noise typically goes away and is not apparent after a few hundred kilometers/miles of vehicle operation.

Correction





With the rear strut assemblies fully extended, lubricate the lower spring seats with GM Goodwrench(TM) Super Lube (P/N 12346241), or equivalent, between points indicated in the illustration.

Parts Information

Part Number Description
12346241 GM Goodwrench(TM) Super Lube

Parts are currently available from GMSPO.

Warranty Information

For vehicles repaired under warranty, use:

Labor Labor
Operation Description Time
E4495 Bushing, Rear Suspension
Trailing Arm - Lubricate 0.2 hr