squeaking when going over bumps

1999 PONTIAC GRAND AM
112,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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KYBIRCH
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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?
Mar 17, 2011 at 3:23 PM
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DOCFIXIT
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Have rear struts been replaced or OEM?
Mar 17, 2011 at 4:05 PM
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KYBIRCH
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Struts have not been replaced. What is a OEM?
Mar 17, 2011 at 4:20 PM
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DOCFIXIT
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original equipment manufacture
Mar 17, 2011 at 4:27 PM
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KYBIRCH
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I have not done anything whth the struts or anything like that.
Mar 17, 2011 at 4:29 PM
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DOCFIXIT
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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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Mar 17, 2011 at 4:36 PM
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KYBIRCH
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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.
Mar 17, 2011 at 4:44 PM
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