Wheel noise when driving 30 mph

[gokaipyro]

I replaced my rear wheel hub and after I replaced it I hear a some noise comin from the rear passenger side wheel. I just don't know what it could be. The tire has tread, it's inflated, wheel is torqued to spec, it's still has the wheel weights. I'm lost. The reason I replaced the wheel hub in the first place was because one of the studs broke off when I rotated the tires. So I was driving on it for about 3 days.


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[Natesriv]

does it move if you rotate the tires. You could do a quick front to rear swap on that side an take a short drive...
and DUMB question (cause I did it once ) they're not directional tires facing the wrong way are they??

 

[gokaipyro]

No they aren't directional tires. I'm gonna swap tire with the left side and see what happens.


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[gokaipyro]

Did the swap and the noise is still there. I also forgot to mention that while making left turns the noise altogether goes away. Only when going straight and making right turns do I hear the wheel. I feel the accelerator pedal vibrate also not the steering wheel or the seats but just the gas pedal.


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[RMinNJ]

Could it be the new hub bearings? Brake dragging?

 

[gokaipyro]

When I spin the hub with the drum on I hear a slight scrape but when I speed it up it goes away.


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[Natesriv]

Rear drums perhaps... might be a good idea to pop the drum cover off, look for any odd wear patterns. Also make sure you're not seeing any signs of wear on the e-brake cable or anything near there (shiny spots, worn through cables....) The hub on the rear is very easy to replace...just 4 bolts.

Only other thing I can think of is take it back off and ensure it's all aligned and tightened.

On a real far out idea....(if you have a hatch)..... run a piece of painters tape across the seam where the hatch tilts up at and see if that quells any noise. I had to mod my hatch to get rid of a rear air noise which was a drone....

Just a thought

 

[Chevrolet Customer Care]

I replaced my rear wheel hub and after I replaced it I hear a some noise comin from the rear passenger side wheel. I just don't know what it could be. The tire has tread, it's inflated, wheel is torqued to spec, it's still has the wheel weights. I'm lost. The reason I replaced the wheel hub in the first place was because one of the studs broke off when I rotated the tires. So I was driving on it for about 3 days.


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Hi there gokaipyro,

We're sorry to hear about the noise concern you're experiencing with your wheel. I understand you're seeking advice from fellow forum members, however, if you're interested in taking it to your dealership to have this checked out, please let us know and we'd be happy to help.

Have a great day,

Chelsea D.
Chevrolet Customer Care

 

[gokaipyro]

So I finally checked the driver side wheel for play in the bearing and there it was. That's where the noise is coming from. I'm gonna replace it this week


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[gokaipyro]

I'm so stupid to over look that. I was just sure it had to come from where the problem originated from.


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[Natesriv]

Not stupid all...any problem solved is genius !!

 

[gokaipyro]

Thanks dude. Well at least somebody can benefit from this.


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[SooperSonic]

I have the same issue except with the passenger front wheel hub bearing. I'm going to replace it this week. Luckily mine is just noisy with no vibrations, etc.

 

[Natesriv]

how hard to change that?

 

[gokaipyro]

I looked up how to replace the front ones, the rear wheel hubs are so easy to replace, but the front, you have to take the steering knuckle off then take the hub off.


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[LTZ ICE]

I have the same issue except with the passenger front wheel hub bearing. I'm going to replace it this week. Luckily mine is just noisy with no vibrations, etc.

My left front was getting real noisy. Chevy wanted $700.00 to replace the bearing. I ordered two front bearings on my own and had a local mechanic change both of them for less than half of what Chevy wanted to charge me. Glad I had both done, because the right front was going bad too. Change them in pairs is the way to go. Usually when one goes the other is right behind it. All the noise is gone!

 

[SooperSonic]

Ok, finally got around to posting.

Changing the bearing is a bit of a chore. I removed the knuckle and pressed out the old bearing from the knuckle with minimal issues. Removing the outside journal of the bearing from the hub is another story. I eventually (after 2 or so hours of trying) ended up cutting it off very carefully so I didn't mark up the hub. I then pressed the new bearing into the knuckle but when I was pressing the hub back into the assembly, the new bearing broke and spilled its guts everywhere. I was rather annoyed.

Went online, bought a new bearing and new hub (no dealers in the area had them in stock), pressed everything together and now works like a champ.

Moral of the story: if you plan on doing this yourself, buy a new bearing and hub (or knuckle too if you want it to be easier) and save yourself the time of trying to remove a broken bearing from a hub that costs less than $50.

 

[gokaipyro]

Awesome.


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[RMinNJ]

Do places sell a hub with the bearing already in it?

 

[SooperSonic]

I searched pretty hard to find one already pressed in with no luck. Luckily my job has a press but I'm sure you could take a bearing and hub to a shop and they'll press it for you.