Okay so heres what I know... I have a 2000 Grand Am SE1 with the 6 3.4 engine. The engine is strong and runs fine, the body of the car seems to be the problem. Awhile back there was noise coming from the front of the car a griding, loud noise when accelerating only when the car was moving. I looked it up, all signs pointed to wheel bearings so I replaced them, (Also when that was happening the ABS/ TRAC OFF/ SERVICE VEHICLE SOON lights kept coming on, at random times). After replacing the wheel bearings, the sound stopped and the lights stopped coming on. The sound is back, and louder than before, the lights are coming on again, and as a side note, the car actually becomes easier to steer when the ABS trips off. I wouldn't think the wheel bearings would be out again, i think the car is getting harder to break, do you think it could be the breaks. I really am clueless at this point. Not willing to sink anymore than 200 300 dollars into it, because i seriously only paid 1000 for the car. The miles are just about to 150,000
2000 Grand Am Noise Problem
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i would check you cv axles does it make a popping noise some times when you turn?
if it does than its ur cv axles they are i think 90 bucks at auto zone
if it does than its ur cv axles they are i think 90 bucks at auto zone
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How long (time and mileage) since you replaced the bearings?
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The reason I asked about the bearing replacement is that I had trouble with these going out about ever 10K miles until I replaced the axle nuts. I found the TSB and copied it below:
Bulletin No.: 03-04-18-001
Date: February, 2003
INFORMATION
Subject:
Availability of New Front Drive Axle Nut
Models:
1997-2003 Chevrolet Malibu
1999-2003 Oldsmobile Alero
1999-2003 Pontiac Grand Am
This bulletin is to inform dealers that a new and improved front drive axle nut has been released for service of the above listed vehicles.
Use the new nut, P/N 10289657, whenever the front drive axle nut is removed. This new nut is a torque prevailing nut and is silver in color. The old nut is black in color and has a sheet metal cage around the nut (shown below). Using the new nut will provide a more consistent clamp load on the wheel bearing and should help prolong the bearing life.
Notice: Use the correct tightening specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.
Torque
Tighten the new nut to 235 N.m (173 lb ft).
The old nut torque was 385 N.m (284 lb ft).
Important: Some front wheel hub kits may have the old style nut included in the kit. Discard the old nut and use the new nut, P/N 10289657.
Good luck
Bulletin No.: 03-04-18-001
Date: February, 2003
INFORMATION
Subject:
Availability of New Front Drive Axle Nut
Models:
1997-2003 Chevrolet Malibu
1999-2003 Oldsmobile Alero
1999-2003 Pontiac Grand Am
This bulletin is to inform dealers that a new and improved front drive axle nut has been released for service of the above listed vehicles.
Use the new nut, P/N 10289657, whenever the front drive axle nut is removed. This new nut is a torque prevailing nut and is silver in color. The old nut is black in color and has a sheet metal cage around the nut (shown below). Using the new nut will provide a more consistent clamp load on the wheel bearing and should help prolong the bearing life.
Notice: Use the correct tightening specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.
Torque
Tighten the new nut to 235 N.m (173 lb ft).
The old nut torque was 385 N.m (284 lb ft).
Important: Some front wheel hub kits may have the old style nut included in the kit. Discard the old nut and use the new nut, P/N 10289657.
Good luck