noise from left rear

Asked by dalefremont Sep 28, 2011 at 09:43 PM about the 2001 Pontiac Bonneville SE

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

My 2001Bonneville has developed a rattle that is coming from the left rear.  It is loud on rough dirt roads.  On the highway the sound turns into a steady shuddering sound and is quite loud.  It sounds like something is coming apart.  I had the car checked at the dealer and they said the suspension is fine.  They said it might be in the left rear door.  I don't believe it is in the door.  I had someone drive the car while I rode in the back.  I opened the door in a parking lot and the noise still appeared to be coming from behind me.  

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soularmor answered 13 years ago

what side of the car is your tailpipe on? some bolts may have come loose and the muffler is rattling.

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dalefremont answered 13 years ago

The muffler is on the opposite side. This noise seems higher up. It sounds like in the area of the left rear shock.

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