Just returned from mechanic and was told same issue. Appreciate your video/info. First one I came across that summed it up

Thank you bro. Literally a time saver

Had an old friend that had this issue and what we did to fix the issue was simply grease those knuckles. Simply take the retaining clips on the outer side of the rubber boots, squeeze as much auto grease as you can in there, work it around, reinstall retaining clip, and the noise was gone.

I’ve been trying to figure this out for so long, really appreciate the video!

Thank you for sharing. I have the same sound and someone told me it was the struts but we checked the struts and they look ok.

thank you that help me alot , i have the same problem

Thank you so much! This should be a recall!

I took it to mechanic and replaced shocks It still made it. I also said this to mechanic and they ignored me. Glad there is nothing really wrong just some worn parts. Thanks for the info It does it on the 2019 lt too.

Thank you for that I have the same problem and CHEVY agent in Abu Dhabi told me I need to replace front axe because this sound is from them and not from the back. Which Clearly I hear it from the back.

Where did you buy the part at? I'm looking at RockAuto but idk if it comes with the bushing.

Thank you for your video

Thank you for this! Gonna try it on our 2018 Regal Sportback

@JuaniPodrido

Жыл бұрын

I have the same year and model, was the sound like it was coming from under neath trunk? Everytime i would get off it would make a clunk,if i was pushed down the rear car it will make the sound. Only noticable at low speeds. Dealer wanted charge me over 1600 for struts and knuck replacement.

@gvmeproductions4233

27 күн бұрын

I got sportback bro did it work

My 2016 does it. It’s bullshit and GM needs to do a recall on this. Same goes for the gas pedal issue.

@856977jt

2 жыл бұрын

Gas pedal sensor was recalled I got mine replaced for free.

@CFKaine

2 жыл бұрын

I literally had to replace the gas pedal a couple months ago, $117 and did the work myself. I wish I could do this knuckle job too.

@Ant_Jackson

2 ай бұрын

The shift to park issue too.

Thank you

Mine is doing it also. It's gotten worse over time and I can't get it fixed for a coyote months. Hopefully the wheel doesn't come off?

I don't currently have the money to fix this, does not replacing it have any effects on the car? other than the annoying noise

Will this GM part number work for right and left side ?

Not sure if you’re going to see this from two years ago but I have a 2017 Chevy Malibu and I have the same type of clunking. I thought maybe it was the shocks and then I saw this video.

UGH I'm having the same problem after hitting stupid Potholes in Dallas, TX. Loop 12 Especially

You’re 100% correct! My dealer just fixed mine and this was it

@malikxh713

3 жыл бұрын

How much did they charge you?

@Je1gonzalez

2 жыл бұрын

@@malikxh713 I want to know too how much it was

@alfonsothompson3005

2 жыл бұрын

Me 2

@krms101

Жыл бұрын

What was the cost

@toddsanders9778

Жыл бұрын

Mine was about $250 each side.

Got a 2017, started happening right at 40k miles not too long ago. Hopefully this will fix it.

@extraignid4044

Жыл бұрын

Did it fix it?

I hear the popping when I go around from a incline like a parking lot almost like it's sliding and popping from the back

What would happen if you just avoid this problem of the popping? Anything serious?

Starting to have same problem also!!!! Of many lol!

Did it make you change wheel bearing?

Does anyone know if that part number will work for a 17 Malibu LT

Been dealing with this for a while. The thing. Is it only does it when when it’s warm. When it’s cold weather it don’t do nothing.

@kennethdoherty6904

3 жыл бұрын

Same with mine.

@jordanfoslett4112

2 жыл бұрын

Same with mine too

@Je1gonzalez

2 жыл бұрын

My is doing the same thing and cold weather is coming, let's see what happens...

@kimbuford8114

2 жыл бұрын

Same here 2016 Malibu

@romanvenegas8464

2 жыл бұрын

Mine had the same issue. The warmer it was, the louder it got. I replaced both knuckles, and it fixed the issue!

Hey man, would you mind letting me know the ballpark cost of getting both of these done?

@toddsanders9778

Жыл бұрын

About $250 each side.

@ccorley326

Жыл бұрын

I’m getting quotes $1400 at my Chevy dealership to fix it. Looks like I’m gonna try greasing it or continue riding around with the noise 😅

I have 2017 MALIBU LT and I’m so ready to get this issue fixed! It’s so irritating

@ethandent1669

Жыл бұрын

I also have 2017 and it's driving me insane! Is yours like a clunk/thud? Mine used to be intermittent but now it's occurring quite frequently.

@crz8237

11 ай бұрын

@@ethandent1669same reason why I’m here 🤣

Unless GM has improved the part, the same thing will happen again with the replacement.

@RyanStille

3 жыл бұрын

if you google the part number he mentions, GM says that number replaces an older part number, so there is a good possibility they have improved the part. "Knuckle (Replaces Part Number 22949386) - GM (84454535)"

@Je1gonzalez

2 жыл бұрын

Same though...

@SaldanaHD

Жыл бұрын

Trash designs Have My 18 Redline Edition with 35 thousand miles .. bought it with 0 . got trans humming noise around 30 mph and This Clunking Noise Coming from both rears Saw The Service Bulletin For The Washers for the shocks did it . Next Step They Recommend If Not Fixed To Replace The Knuckles … at 35 k cmon 😭

Would this cause a possible shank to the vehicle over 60 mph??

I have a 2016 Malibu Premier. The popping sound happens for me while driving slow speeds, getting in and out of the car, loading and unloading the trunk. Did you have to replace both sides?

@jorgeorduno3309

2 жыл бұрын

what was wrong with it

@prestontackett7686

2 жыл бұрын

I have a 2016 Malibu Premier as well! Same exact problem….I was just about to buy new shock absorbers for the back until I found this video! Going to buy those now to see if it fixes the problem!! The issue has gotten so bad it’s makes my tires wear uneven…wish Chevy would just cover this issue

@toddsanders9778

2 жыл бұрын

@@prestontackett7686 eventually yes, I replaced both sides

@ramirovigil4634

2 жыл бұрын

My 16 malibu premier does the exact same thing! Litteraly couldn't describe it any better my self.

@jorgeorduno3309

2 жыл бұрын

@@toddsanders9778 rides smooth now ?

Has anyone-drilled a hole in the casting for a grease zert

Do you have part number for just the busing?

@toddsanders9778

2 жыл бұрын

Sorry. No

2017 Malibu LT, same clunking issue happening. Kept thinking shocks/struts but new tires went on and Mech. saw nothing wrong. A shame these cars have so many dumb issues like this that other cars seem immune to. I have driven over 1 million miles in a dozen cars. I've only ever had stupid, strange, early appearing problems on my GM cars - Cadillac, Malibu, Colorado. Half a million miles in Toyotas and never once a freak issue like this.

How many miles before the noise issue became apparent?

@Keagan-Z06

4 ай бұрын

Mine was around 15k miles, there is a TSB on this.

My 2020 Malibu does this took it to the dealer and they replaced my rear shocks and said ill still hear for a day or two because they’re new

What’s the part called ?

@kylemarcum9293

27 күн бұрын

Knuckle

I wish we could actually hear what the noise sound like so I can know if it’s the same as mine

I just got my car out the shop they couldn't find a thing!!!!!!!!!!!

I looked at radio shack and i couldn't find the part

How much did the mechanic charge to replace it?

@toddsanders9778

2 жыл бұрын

I believe it was about $150 per side. Took them 1/2 day.

@jontewilliams10

2 жыл бұрын

Todd Sanders thanks

That “thing” as you call it is a ball joint….

@toddsanders9778

2 жыл бұрын

Always learning. Thank you!

I have a 2017 Malibu premier I have popping and clunking noise I hope this vids helps me

@NotVeryGudGamer

3 жыл бұрын

Did it help?

@LoneWolfTrell

3 жыл бұрын

@@NotVeryGudGamer taking mines to a shop this week tried his way still got sound but still give it a try might work for you

@NotVeryGudGamer

3 жыл бұрын

@@LoneWolfTrell damn, hopefully you figure out the problem.

@jorgeorduno3309

2 жыл бұрын

@@LoneWolfTrell what was it

@Rudeboy008

2 жыл бұрын

What was it?

Man my 2021 Malibu when I push the break my trunk opens

@truthteller8274

2 ай бұрын

Wow... every time you hit the brakes your trunk opens?!? There's no way to live with that if it can't be fixed. I'd dump the car.

Get rid of car as soon as possible. Malibu like other gm products has many issues all the time over years and years.Poor engineering and cheap parts to compete with other companies.

@adamaguado272

Ай бұрын

My first issue with my 2018 Malibu. I'm at 193,500 miles.

Typical made in China part.

$1200 later no more popping sound from my Malibu. 🤬

@truthteller8274

2 ай бұрын

This cost you $1,200? Or you mean to say you tried other things first that cost then did this and this worked?

@Ant_Jackson

2 ай бұрын

@@truthteller8274 nope. It literally paid $1,200 to fix the clunk sound. I’m still mad about it.