Clunking noise in car when accelerating

Asked by GuruTFDS Apr 03, 2017 at 11:34 PM about the 2006 Pontiac Grand Prix Base

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

When I take off in the car from a complete stop at
around 30 mph, the car makes a pretty loud clunk
noise and jumps (not transmission related, but
sounds like I am hitting a pot hole in the road) and I
know that I have a bad tire rod but could this be
related to that or something else?  

1 Answer
59,045

enginecreator answered 7 years ago

Bad suspension and steering parts can make a wide range of noises. Its best to have a shop put it on a lift or drive it and see what the issue is as it could be dangerous to drive it too long while not fixing it.

Mark helpful

Your Answer:

Related Questions

  • Clunking noise in car when accelerating 1 Answer

    When I take off in the car from a complete stop at around 30 mph, the car makes a pretty loud clunk noise and jumps (not transmission related, but sounds like I am hitting a pot hole in the road) a...

    2006 Pontiac Grand Prix Base

    -

    Maintenance & Repair

  • Clunking noise on 04 Pontiac Grand Prix 2 Answers

    Need help figuring out why my left front tire on my 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix makes a knocking noise or clunking noise when pushing on the brakes

    2004 Pontiac Grand Prix GT1

    -

    Maintenance & Repair

  • Heater only works when accelerating 2 Answers

    Just changed my water pump and now my heater only works when accelerating.

    2008 Pontiac Grand Prix Base

    -

    Maintenance & Repair

  • Hesitation when accelerating 7 Answers

    I have 01 Pontiac Grand Prix, the last couple weeks it's been hesitating when accelerating. Spark plugs and wires just replaced, new fuel filter replaced and injectors cleaned too. I took it in tod...

    2001 Pontiac Grand Prix

    -

    Maintenance & Repair

  • A Clunking noise when you turn left - then feels like you are riding on a flat tire? 13 Answers

    Hi! First off I would like to thank you for taking the time to read and respond to my question :) I have been having a bad shake 40+ mph and really doesn't smooth out (to say it's a balancing issue)...

    2004 Pontiac Grand Prix GT2

    -

    Maintenance & Repair

Own this car?

Share your experience with others.

2006 Pontiac Grand Prix

Write a car review

Review another car

Shortcuts

Search Pontiac Grand Prix Questions

CarGurus Experts

  • #1
    munron
    Reputation
    8,140
  • #2
    james sparrow
    Reputation
    7,480
  • #3
    Dorian Hendricks
    Reputation
    6,020
View All

Know more, shop wisely

Search

Related Models For Sale

Used Chevrolet Impala
286 Great Deals out of 4,049 listings starting at $500
Used Pontiac Bonneville
3 Great Deals out of 53 listings starting at $2,895
Used Pontiac GTO
7 Great Deals out of 200 listings starting at $7,995
Used Chevrolet Monte Carlo
3 Great Deals out of 208 listings starting at $2,900
Used Pontiac Grand Am
71 listings starting at $1,000
Used Chevrolet Corvette
724 Great Deals out of 12,358 listings starting at $4,995
Used Pontiac G6
10 Great Deals out of 322 listings starting at $1,990
Used Ford Mustang
944 Great Deals out of 22,717 listings starting at $1,100
Used Dodge Charger
804 Great Deals out of 28,594 listings starting at $2,500
Used Buick Lucerne
38 Great Deals out of 453 listings starting at $2,299
Used Chrysler 300
326 Great Deals out of 7,168 listings starting at $1,550

Used Cars For Sale

2008 Pontiac Grand Prix Base For Sale
20 listings
2007 Pontiac Grand Prix Base For Sale
27 listings
2006 Pontiac Grand Prix Base For Sale
23 listings starting at $1,288
2005 Pontiac Grand Prix Base For Sale
10 listings

Content submitted by Users is not endorsed by CarGurus, does not express the opinions of CarGurus, and should not be considered reviewed, screened, or approved by CarGurus. Please refer to CarGurus Terms of Use. Content will be removed if CarGurus becomes aware that it violates our policies.