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Squeaking when going over bumps

Tiny
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  • 1999 PONTIAC GRAND AM
  • 6 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 112,000 MILES
When I have people in the back seat and go over a bump there is a squeaking noise. What do I do to fix it?
Thursday, March 17th, 2011 AT 3:23 PM

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Tiny
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Have rear struts been replaced or OEM?
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Thursday, March 17th, 2011 AT 4:05 PM
Tiny
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Struts have not been replaced. What is a OEM?
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Thursday, March 17th, 2011 AT 4:20 PM
Tiny
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Original equipment manufacture
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Thursday, March 17th, 2011 AT 4:27 PM
Tiny
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I have not done anything whth the struts or anything like that.
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Thursday, March 17th, 2011 AT 4:29 PM
Tiny
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Strut likely to squeak and there are several bushings that can squeak. Have helper bounce rear of car see if can hear where squeak comes from
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Thursday, March 17th, 2011 AT 4:36 PM
Tiny
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I pushed down on the back but cant hear any squeaking. It only happens when im driving and I go over a bump. I tested the struts and they seemed fine.
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Thursday, March 17th, 2011 AT 4:44 PM

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