What could cause a loud thump in the left rear axle when starting out from a stop? Sounds like something needs to catch up!

Asked by GuruRL43 May 07, 2017 at 08:59 PM about the 2003 Pontiac Montana Base Extended AWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

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GuruRX21 answered 6 years ago

Will need to know more. I need the year, make and model of the car. Also, mileage please. It could be anything depending on age. If the car / truck is older it could be wheel bearings, shock / struck, leaf spring, brake calipers not releasing, or brake pads sticking when emergency brake applied, bushings wearing out to the transmission and the rear axle needing service. Please forward more info and will see what we can find.

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enginecreator answered 6 years ago

Brake/pads/caliper/mounts may need servicing or loose. Loose shock, sway bar ect. Exhaust loose or bad.

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GuruRX21 answered 6 years ago

Okay with the van being AWD you need to have it taken and have the rear differential checked along with the rear suspension. It may need servicing since it is AWD.

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