hi im a new member here i have a 2006 monte carlo LT3 WITH A 3.9 i have 7,800 miles on my car now i just got it. and a few days in i keep hearing a clicking noise almost like my struts are loose. now i know thats not the case cause i checked them. i also own a 1996 trans am. so im new to the front wheel drive world. so is this noise a common thing or should i dive deeper into it

 

Definitely shouldnt be a common thing lol unless people just don't care about front end.might cv joint?not real familiar with newer montes but from my knowkedge of other vehicles and schooling that's seems likely to be cause of prob.welcome to the site!

 

Yep most definately is the cv axle. Mine was doing the same and when they pulled it out, metal was all over the floor! Replaced it and no more noise...

 

Welcome to the site. Is the clicking noise only when your turning a specific direction? 7800 miles seems like a low amount of miles on a cv joint to fail.

 

maybe the blinker?

im kidding! im sure someone can help you here!

 

Is it loud? If it's not THAT loud, and you can kind of "feel" it in the steering wheel. It could just be a problem with the ISS (intermediate steering shaft). GM never did get those right, every spring I actually shoot some grease into mine and the clicking feeling goes away.

 

I had that same issue with my 05 and it was just an outer tie rod that was the culprit.

 

I have a 2006 Monte Carlo SS with 61k miles. I am the original owner and have not had any issues with the car. Now, if I take a hard left turn I hear a clicking sound coming from passenger side front wheel. I suspect the CV joint is failing. I do not feel anything in the steering wheel. Any other Ideas ? Seems a little early for CV failure. The boots are intact and show no signs of leakage. I hope this is nota sign of other component failures. I have enjoyed this car for 6 years.