2004 Chevy Suburban Wierd noise

2004 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN
12,000 MILES • V8 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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QUITICOKID
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A noise is ocasionally coming from the back right side of vehicle.I tmay be a moan or some wierd vibration.I checked brake calipers and everything looked good.Maybe something wierd with exhaust?
Jul 31, 2009 at 11:53 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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It may be a wheel bearing. Does the sound change when you turn?
Aug 13, 2009 at 6:12 AM
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QUITICOKID
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The noise ended up being a heat shield partially tore loose on top of the muffle. A 33 inch hose clamp around the muffler cured my problem. The guy at the local muffler shop knew what it was right away.
Aug 15, 2009 at 12:13 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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WHen you described it as a moan or vibration, I thought wheel bearing. If you would have said it made a ratteling sound, I would have know right away. I have fixed many heat shields the same way. I'm glad you got it fixed. Let us know if you have questions in the future.
Aug 15, 2009 at 2:00 PM
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