2001 Pontiac Grand Prix Really bad sounds.

OCONNEME

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2001 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX
RWD
AUTOMATIC
152,300 MILES

I have been out of town for three days and my car has been sitting in an airport parking lot. When I got back last night I started the car, which turned over fine. The problem started when I tried to back out of my spot. When the car moved it sounded like nails scraping across a blackboard. I immediately stopped and was afraid to move the car any farther. I am new to this city and don't know anyone. I really don't know what to do and I am a afraid to move my car in case the sounds are a symptom of major damage.

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JDL

MECHANIC
16,098 POSTS

This is just my opinion. Call a tow truck, either have it towed home or to a repair shop. Are you handy working on vehicles? If not, have it towed to repair shop. Usually, I don't like working on a vehicle in a parking lot, my tools are usually someplace else, and I hate running back and forth.

I live in an apartment building and they don't like people working on their vehicles in the parking lot.

Right now, I can't tell if you have a wheel bearing problem--half-shaft--brakes--tranny or what?

If you use a tow truck and take it to repair shop it is going to cost you, I don't know how much? Maybe the shop would have a loaner vehicle you could use till they got yours fixed. Maybe you have a friend or relative that could loan you a vehicle.

If your good at working on your own vehicle, have at it, safely raise and support the vehicle, try rotating the tires one at a time, see if you can locate which tire the noise is coming from. Go from there.