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Old 02-07-2010, 03:42 PM
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I have a squeak/grown going over speed bumps at low speed. It started wehn it dropped below 30 degrees. The dealer says there is no fix or repair. WTS? Put a new arm on because it did not do it for the first 60,000 miles! I can feel something in the wheel when it happens too like the arm is binding a bit and pushing back.

Any suggestions before my warranty runs out?
Old 02-07-2010, 06:35 PM
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There is a TSB concerning control arm noises. Your dealer probably wasn't aware of it. I can email the pdf file if you want it.
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That would be sweet! I think the Caddy dealership is used to blue hairs who can't hear a rattle unless something falls off!
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could you pm that pdf file as well by any chance? even though I garage my v for the winter... i noticed the same thing before storing it. I will definitely have it fixed come spring time under warranty.
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I'd say check your control arm bushings first. It's possible they've worn out. I'd replace them with factory rubber bushings to avoid the poly squeaks.
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Here it is.

I've not heard of anyone making poly control arm bushings for the V.
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i got the same problem on the passenger front. its rather annoying!
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Thank you sir! Going to the dealer to 'splain it again!



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