I have a 2007 Aveo, manual transmission. I changed the front brakes at the beginning of May and I have slowly been noticing a grinding noise in the front end. I checked to see if I might have thrown a pad off and that is not the case. This is a list of things that I notice while driving:

  • a slight "thudding" noise when I am creeping in 1st gear.
  • when I accelerate the noise temporarily goes away until my speed levels off.
  • when I turn my wheel to the left it becomes louder and when I turn it to the right it goes completely away.
  • when I apply my brake I can feel the "thudding" that coincides with the grinding.
  • the steering wheel shimmies when I go past 45 mph.
  • If I go over a bump or uneven pavement, the noise fades in and out.


I've had some one tell me that it might be wheel bearings, bad shaft or even a faulty motor mount.
Any suggestions?