2006 Chevy Malibu Makes a thump sound when turning

2006 CHEVROLET MALIBU
25,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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BIGDADDYSTEWDOG
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Whenever we turn the steering wheel left or right you can hear a faint "thump" sound. When we also break, the car vibrates a bit while we keep breaking. Is there any connection? What do you think?
Dec 15, 2008 at 10:16 PM
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BRIAN 1
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no connection 2 different problems,the vibration when breaking is a warped front rotor or rotors.the thump noise is the Intermediate shaft,very common problem,the u-joint on the end of the shaft binds and freezes causing a clunk/thump noise. you can lube the shaft,but I would replace it. lubeing it is a temporary fix.
Dec 15, 2008 at 10:23 PM