Noisey VUE

Discussion in 'Saturn VUE' started by Scout, Jan 7, 2005.

  1. Scout

    Scout Guest

    My 2003 VUE has at least 2 noise problems.
    1. The whole car creak and moans like a 40 year old truck.
    2. When the steering wheel is turned, it sounds like plastic noises but I
    can't pinpoint them. I reached way down under the dashboard and found some
    kind of metal part (inside the car) and it seems to have an oily coating on
    it (don't know if it's supposed to have oil on it).
    Anyway, I can't believe how noisy it is, and the only reason I don't hear it
    on the turnpike is because the tires are so noisy.
    Any ideas?
    Thanks in advance (you guys are great!)
    Scout
     
    Scout, Jan 7, 2005
    #1
  2. Scout

    Chuck Guest

    Yeah - me too! (2003 V6 FWD - 33k mi.)
    I was getting some squeaking (maybe bushings?) and some noise during
    right turns (like when going around a clover-leaf - I was thinking
    wheel bearing?). For some reason, both noises have seemed to disappear
    with the coming of the cold weather. I dunno???
     
    Chuck, Jan 10, 2005
    #2
  3. Scout

    C. E. White Guest

    Steering - Steering Column Rattling Noise

    File in Section: 02 - Steering

    Bulletin No.: 04-02-35-006

    Issue Date: April, 2004

    Subject:
    Rattle Noise from Steering Column (Replace Steering Column)

    Models Affected:
    2002-2004 Saturn VUE Vehicles
    2003-2004 Saturn ION Vehicles

    Attention: Fixed Operations Manager and Technician

    Condition:

    Some customers may comment on a rattle noise from the
    steering column when changing direction or hitting bumps.

    Cause:

    This condition may be caused by excessive clearance between
    the steering column assist motor gear teeth.

    Correction:

    Verify the condition by following the procedures in this
    bulletin and, if necessary, replace the steering column.

    Service Procedure

    1. Verify the customer comment. Using Chassis Ear (SA9217NE)
    or similar tool, determine the source of the noise.

    2. If the raffle noise is coming from the steering column
    assembly, replace the steering column. (Refer to the latest
    Parts and Illustration Catalog for the appropriate steering
    column part number.)

    ^ For 2003-2004 ION vehicles, refer to the "Steering Column
    Replacement" procedure in the Steering section of the 2003
    or 2004 Saturn ION Service Manual, Vol. 1 (SI Document ID #
    877152).

    ^ For 2002-2003 VUE vehicles, refer to the "Steering Column
    Removal and Installation" procedures in the Steering section
    of the 2002-2003 Saturn VUE Chassis Service Manual, Vol. 1
    (SI Document ID # 1197613).

    ^ For 2004 VUE vehicles, refer to the "Steering Column
    Replacement" procedure in the Steering section of the 2004
    Saturn VUE Service Manual, Vol.1 (51 Document ID # 1197613).


    3. Verify the repair by repeating Step 1 above.

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    Steering - Squeak/Squeal Noise While Turning

    File in Section: 02 - Steering

    Bulletin No.: 03-02-34-002

    Issue Date: November, 2003

    Subject:
    Squeak or Squeal Noise While Turning Vehicle
    (Apply Grease to Intermediate Steering Shaft)

    Models Affected:
    2002-2003 Saturn VUE Vehicles
    2003 Saturn ION Vehicles

    Attention: Technician

    Condition:

    Some customers may comment on a squeak or squeal noise
    coming from the base of the steering column while turning
    vehicle.

    Cause:

    The squeak or squeal noise may be caused by insufficient
    lubrication of the intermediate steering shaft-to-rubber
    boot contact area.

    Correction:

    Lubricate the intermediate steering shaft-to-rubber boot
    contact area using grease kit (P/N 22731003).

    Service Procedure:

    1. Verify customer concern.

    2. Obtain grease kit (P/N 22731003) and apply grease to the
    intermediate shaft to boot contact areas by following the
    instructions provided with the grease kit.

    3. Verify that the squeak or squeal noise has been
    eliminated.

    --------------------------------------------------

    Suspension (Front) - Squeak Noise While Turning

    BULLETIN NO.: 02-T-51

    ISSUE DATE: July, 2002

    CATEGORY TYPE: Chassis - 09

    CATEGORY: Front Suspension

    CORPORATION NO.: 02-03-08-007

    SUBJECT:
    Squeak Noise From Front of Vehicle While Turning (Modify the
    Rosebud Fastener and Install Second Design Pilot Rings)

    MODELS AFFECTED:
    2002 Saturn VUE vehicles

    CONDITION:
    Some customers may comment about a squeak or creak noise
    coming from the front of the vehicle when turning.

    CAUSE:
    This condition may be caused by a rosebud fastener
    contacting the left front coil spring or by a metallic
    contact in the strut mount assembly.

    CORRECTION:
    To correct this condition, modify the rosebud fastener and
    install second design pilot rings P/N 22706316. Refer to
    service procedure in this bulletin.

    ----------------------------------------------------------

    Steering/Suspension - Slow Speed Squeaking Noise

    File in Section: 03 - Suspension

    Bulletin No.: 03-03-08-OO1A

    Issue Date: February, 2004

    Subject:
    Squeak Noise from Front of Vehicle
    (Replace Stabilizer Bar End Links)

    Models Affected:
    2002-2004 Saturn VUE vehicles built after VIN Breakpoint
    2S823040 and prior to VIN Breakpoint 4S828475

    Attention:
    Fixed Operations Manager, Parts Manager, and Technician

    This bulletin is being revised to update the model years and
    Correction information. Please discard Corporate Bulletin
    Number 03-03-08-001 (Section 03 - Suspension).

    Condition:

    Some customers may comment on a squeak noise from the front
    of the vehicle during slow speed maneuvers

    Cause:

    This condition may be caused by insufficient clearance in
    the stabilizer bar end link ball sockets.

    Correction:

    Verify the condition by following the procedures in this
    bulletin, and if necessary install new stabilizer bar end
    links, P/N 15141759 left and P/N 15141760 - right.

    Service Procedure:

    1. Verity the customer comment.

    ^ To put tension in the stabilizer bar, place one front
    wheel/tire assembly on a suitable elevated platform
    approximately 203.2 mm (8 in) higher than the remaining
    three road wheels.

    ^ Rotate the steering wheel slowly from stop to stop.

    ^ Using Chassis Ear (SA 9217NE) or similar tool, determine
    the source of the noise.


    2. If the noise is coming from the stabilizer bar end link,
    replace the noisy end link, P/N 15141759 - left and P/N
    15141760 - right, using the "Front Stabilizer Bar Links"
    procedure in the Front Suspension section of the
    2002-2003/2004 Saturn VUE Chassis Service Manual.

    3. Verify the repair by performing step 1 above.
     
    C. E. White, Jan 10, 2005
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  4. Scout

    Chuck Guest

    Thanks C.E.!
    Now that my warranty is over, this may be helpful.
     
    Chuck, Jan 10, 2005
    #4
  5. Scout

    Art Guest

    If you have a written receipt of the complaint during the warranty they
    should still fix it.
     
    Art, Jan 11, 2005
    #5
  6. Scout

    Scout Guest

    Thanks C.E., I haven't located the other problems yet, but this piece of
    advice was right on the money!
    Scout
     
    Scout, Jan 16, 2005
    #6
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