Front Sway Bar links or something else?

[Paradox]

I've read the front sway bar links thread and some other threads, but none clarify as to what sound they hear. Right now I hear a clicking noise consistently, any acceleration, most turns, especially quicker ones I hear a sound coming from the front and it's clicking/pinging sound. The other day, I did a fairly quick turn and the car actually made a horrible thud sound, and the car actually leaned to one side and the steering wheel snapped into the turn like something broke. I pulled over and inspected everything, and couldn't see anything...any ideas?

I really don't want to go to my dealer as they are hard asses I had some serious issues with my sonic and they wouldn't do anything about it. On the 6th visit I lost it and yelled at them and they finally did something...

 

[$ub$onic]

The end links as far as I know is a recall so they should take care of it

 

[Paradox]

The end links as far as I know is a recall so they should take care of it

$ub do you think it's the endlinks making the sound??

 

[$ub$onic]

More then likely. That fact that it is a known problem would lead me to think that. Not saying it can't be something else loose but I would start with the links

 

[Chevrolet Customer Care]

Hey Paradox

Sorry to read about this issue you are having. Please send me your VIN and current mileage and I will check to see if your vehicle has a recall. I can also find another dealer in your area if you are not satisfied with the service at the current one...if that's the case please include your address or zip code in the private message as well.

Jackie
Chevrolet Customer Care

 

[gasonright]

Well it's my turn to see if I get the run-around from the dealer tomorrow. Bringing mine in for similar sounds coming from the front end. Mine has just over 10,000 on it and has been making the sound for the last 2,000.

The service manager has agreed to go for a ride with me so we can hear the noises. If he doesn't hear the sounds, I'll suggest we next go for a ride to the ear doctor to get him checked out.

 

[Paradox]

Well it's my turn to see if I get the run-around from the dealer tomorrow. Bringing mine in for similar sounds coming from the front end. Mine has just over 10,000 on it and has been making the sound for the last 2,000.

The service manager has agreed to go for a ride with me so we can hear the noises. If he doesn't hear the sounds, I'll suggest we next go for a ride to the ear doctor to get him checked out.

HAHAHA, I like that idea, bring him to the ear doctor, hopefully everything works out great!

 

[Paradox]

More then likely. That fact that it is a known problem would lead me to think that. Not saying it can't be something else loose but I would start with the links

SO today I went over the invoice I got regarding my coolant leak. They fixed the coolant leak and I was 95% sure they said they replaced the sway bar links. And guess what they did, so within 9000 km's I need new ones??? I just hit the 18500 km mark and they are sounding WAY worse than the original ones I had on.

For anyone who wants to know it says here RECALL # 12172 " Rattle or clunk" noise during turns or driving over bumps.

Cause:
V2718 STABILIZER SHAFT LINK REPLACEMENT
2 95299172 LINK
1 WPR LINK

I am actually surprised that 9000kms later, the same issue is happening, except this time about way worse... guess back to the dealer i go, hopefully its not a pain in the ass.

BTW Jackie I PM'ed you, thanks for your help!

 

[Luv2xlr8]

It's happened to me 3 times already with the passenger side 4 times replaced and that happened in under 30,000miles.

 

[Smallssonic1120]

Yup I just had a new stabilizer link put in. I'm at 44k miles and just noticed the sound they fixed it at no charge thank god.

 

[Chevrolet Customer Care]

BTW Jackie I PM'ed you, thanks for your help!

I sent you a reply. Sorry I did not realize you were in Canada but I did send you some helpful information.

Jackie
Chevrolet Customer Care

 

[Chevrolet Customer Care]

...and gasonright you can private message me if you have any questions or need any assistance while your vehicle is at the dealer.

Jackie
Chevrolet Customer Care

 

[gasonright]

...and gasonright you can private message me if you have any questions or need any assistance while your vehicle is at the dealer.

Jackie
Chevrolet Customer Care

All is good so far. Met with the Service Manager today and went for a short spin. He agrees that there are some sounds coming from the front end that shouldn't be. Left car with the dealer so they have it to work on when they can.

We post the outcome when all is said and done.

Thank you for you concern.

 

[Chevrolet Customer Care]

No problem! Looking forward to hearing a positive update from you. Please let me know if you need anything.

Jackie
Chevrolet Customer Care

 

[gasonright]

No problem! Looking forward to hearing a positive update from you. Please let me know if you need anything.

Jackie
Chevrolet Customer Care

Back in business. The dealer replaced both sway bar links and the noise is gone. Thanks for your offer to help Jackie.

 

[Chevrolet Customer Care]

gasonright,

That is great news. We are glad everything was able to be taken care of for you. I will let Jackie know of your gratitude for her offer to assist.

Erica Tiffany (assisting Jackie)
Chevrolet Customer Care

 

[phillipvb]

My newly purchased GMC Certified 2015 Chevy Sonic LTZ is making a popping sound when I go over bumps, etc. I just bought this car less than a month ago. Am I experiencing a problem with the sway bar links?

 

[$ub$onic]

My newly purchased GMC Certified 2015 Chevy Sonic LTZ is making a popping sound when I go over bumps, etc. I just bought this car less than a month ago. Am I experiencing a problem with the sway bar links?

Yes

 

[Palmaris]

The sound is probably louder when you go over uneven bumps i.e. where one tire is driving over a bigger bump than the other tire.