Rya 1 Posted August 9, 2016 Share Posted August 9, 2016 Hi Everyone, I just purchased a new 2016 Spark LS CVT and have 500 miles on it now. I noticed that when making turns over bumps (especially right hand turns), I hear a clunk in the front end. I never hear any noises if I hit bumps going straight. Anyone else experienced this or have any ideas what it may be? Other than that, it has been great! Link to post Share on other sites
Retired old Gearhead 201 Posted August 10, 2016 Share Posted August 10, 2016 That sounds like a steering component..a CV joint..hardly expect that on a new car, though the '15 &'16's seem to have such poor quality control that anything is possible..take it in and have them check the front end...(warranty) Link to post Share on other sites
Shirans970 0 Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 hi, I have the same problem with my chevy spark ltz 1.4 cvt Link to post Share on other sites
buffyuna 6 Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 Wow I noticed the same thing but it happens when I make a right turn onto an incline like my driveway. The noise sounds like somebody attempting to make a dent in the bumper. I have the 2016 LS manual. Link to post Share on other sites
Chevrolet Customer Care 25 Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 On 8/9/2016 at 6:30 PM, Rya said: Hi Everyone, I just purchased a new 2016 Spark LS CVT and have 500 miles on it now. I noticed that when making turns over bumps (especially right hand turns), I hear a clunk in the front end. I never hear any noises if I hit bumps going straight. Anyone else experienced this or have any ideas what it may be? Other than that, it has been great! Hello, Rya! Congratulations on the purchase of your new Spark and welcome to the GM family! We're sorry to hear about this clunking you're experiencing, have you made your dealership aware of this yet? If you're interested in taking it in for a diagnosis, please send us a private message and we'd be happy to assist! Best, Chelsea D. Chevrolet Customer Care Link to post Share on other sites
Rya 1 Posted August 11, 2016 Author Share Posted August 11, 2016 Wow, glad to hear I am not going crazy and that others are experiencing the same thing! I have not had it in for diagnostics at the dealer yet, but I plan to within the next week (haven't had time)... I agree with buffyuna that it sounds like something hitting somewhere rather than a normal noise from the front end having a bad component. Link to post Share on other sites
Rya 1 Posted September 14, 2016 Author Share Posted September 14, 2016 Wanted to report back that the cause of front end noise in my Spark has been found! Thanks to my local dealer, they found the drivers side ball joint bolt/nut was slightly loose (most likely came from the factory this way, as my Spark only has a few hundred miles on it). I hope this helps the other posts that were also hearing this same noise! It definitely fixed the issue. Retired old Gearhead 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Jeff 9 Posted September 14, 2016 Share Posted September 14, 2016 Glad to hear it all worked out and was nothing serious. My 2016 2LT manual has 300 miles on it and I love driving this little thing. Link to post Share on other sites
Fullswedge 0 Posted September 15, 2016 Share Posted September 15, 2016 Hello all, mine also sounds like something is loose when I turn either way on a gravel road. Only have 700 miles. Guess I'll have to get to the dealer. Link to post Share on other sites
Goldfish55 0 Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 Mine makes the noise when making tight turns under some power. Turns out mine was the differential (or so I was told) might have this looked into, thank you! Link to post Share on other sites
Bobby MSME 100 Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 (edited) When turning with power, there will be more wear on the CV joint. As you can see in above animation, the balls ae sliding in the housing depicting a turn. When going straight, there is no such relative motion and therefore much less wear. When worn, they emit clicking sound. I try to turn at the lowest possible car speed and power to minimize CV joint wear. Consequently I never had issues with CV joints on many front wheel drive cars I have owned and driven. The differential allows the the outer drive wheel to rotate faster than the inner drive wheel during a turn. This is necessary when the vehicle turns, making the wheel that is traveling around the outside of the turning curve roll farther and faster than the other. Edited August 22, 2017 by Bobby MSME Link to post Share on other sites
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