Groaning Caravan (06)

[SusanK]

I can't imagine I'm the only one with this problem, as my '01 did the same thing. I've had the van back to the dealership 3 times now, they still haven't fixed it. I get this creaking/groaning sound, sounds like it's toward the front. They changed the water pump and the rack (1st time they told me they put it in they didn't). With this one it starts when it's about 80 degrees outside, but w/ the 2001 it started groaning at lower temps as time went on.

By the way there is no association with steering with this noise: It happens just about constantly, just driving down the road when it's hot out.

I'm so frustrated w/ my dealership I'd like to tell them what it is before I take it back again. :VHOT:

Thanks to anyone who has a clue on this.

[hcmq]

my 02 did it and it drove me nuts! I never did figure it out but here are my ideas. The sound comes from the right side correct? and it only happens when the van is moving

front wheel bearing
coolant circulating through the rear lines.
fuel pump (This one is a strech)
there is a vacuum accumulator under the passenger seat that may also be a cause.

good luck and let us know how it shakes out