[pbprider]

Hi, my first post. I have a new volt with 600 miles on it. I've noticed a clucking noise from rear of the car (maybe right?)when driving on rough roads or going over a bump, like rr tracks or bridge abutments. The dealer has acknowleged the noise and seen the car. They have proposed a GM fix which addresses a creaking noise in the rear axle. The fix requires drilling a hole, spraying in some lube and coverong the hole with special rivets (on order so the the fix has not been done). The sound is like two hard objects banging together and dose not sound like a creak to me. When I questioned this solutions he said this is where we start. Has anyone else experienced this noise. No noise on smooth roads, no difference between gas and electic or speed.

I've had a Prius in the past and this car is so much more than that. I'm pleased with the car, but anxious about dealing with a noise that may be difficult to correct.

Thanks, Dale

 

[pbprider]

Thank-you all very much, It was a poor hatchback adjustment. I found the adjustable bumpers (thanks to your feedback) on the r/l of the hatch and extended the right. The noise went away. I have yet to speak to the dealer, but am still dumbfounded that they were going to drill a hole in the axle and spray lub in it for a rattle. Thanks again everyone. I'll start with this forum for any info I need on my car in the future. I love the car and anxious to see in perform in warmer weather.

Dale
WRJ, Vermont