{"id":45335,"date":"2021-10-27T04:39:12","date_gmt":"2021-10-27T11:39:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogv2prod.wpenginepowered.com\/blog\/?p=45335"},"modified":"2025-05-19T21:36:41","modified_gmt":"2025-05-20T04:36:41","slug":"grinding-noise-when-driving-causes-what-to-do","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/grinding-noise-when-driving-causes-what-to-do\/","title":{"rendered":"Grinding Noise When Driving: Causes, What to Do"},"content":{"rendered":"<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body><span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 5<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span><style>.kadence-column45335_56bdc5-81 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column45335_56bdc5-81 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column45335_56bdc5-81 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column45335_56bdc5-81 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column45335_56bdc5-81 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column45335_56bdc5-81 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column45335_56bdc5-81{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column45335_56bdc5-81 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column45335_56bdc5-81 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column45335_56bdc5-81 inner-column-1 qk-look-widget\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-row ultp-block-6e10c0  qk-main-wrap\"><div class=\"ultp-row-wrapper\"><div class=\"ultp-row-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-column ultp-block-b5c249\"><div class=\"ultp-column-wrapper\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading45335_0ff3c4-fb, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading45335_0ff3c4-fb[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading45335_0ff3c4-fb\"]{text-align:center;font-size:20px;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading45335_0ff3c4-fb mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading45335_0ff3c4-fb[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading45335_0ff3c4-fb\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-family:Inter;font-weight:500;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading45335_0ff3c4-fb img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading45335_0ff3c4-fb[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading45335_0ff3c4-fb\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"kt-adv-heading45335_0ff3c4-fb summary-title wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading45335_0ff3c4-fb\"><span>Summary<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Several issues can cause grinding issues when you&rsquo;re driving such as worn brake pads, rusted rotors, bent backing plates, or a bad wheel bearing.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A worn CV joint and a loose dust shield can also cause your car to make grinding noises when turning.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You should troubleshoot the issue as soon as possible to ensure your vehicle is safe to drive.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Start by performing a visual inspection of the wheel and tire assembly. Then, you&rsquo;ll want to check the brake pads and shoes to see if they&rsquo;re worn out.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Do you hear a grinding or scraping noise coming from your car&rsquo;s undercarriage while driving? Not only is the sound annoying, but it can also indicate a problem that compromises overall vehicle safety. You&rsquo;ll want to find out what&rsquo;s causing the noise so that you can fix the issue right away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Causes a Grinding Noise When Driving? 4 Common Causes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Unfortunately, there isn&rsquo;t a one-size-fits-all answer as to why you might be hearing a grinding noise from your car&rsquo;s undercarriage while driving. To determine the root cause of the concern, you (or your mechanic) will need to do some troubleshooting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once you start to dig in, there&rsquo;s a good chance you&rsquo;ll find the noise coming from one of the following sources.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Worn Brake Pads or Shoes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/brake-pad-set\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Brake pads\">Brake pads<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/brake-shoe-set\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"shoes\">shoes<\/a> help create the friction needed to bring your car to a stop. In a disc brake system, the pads are pressed against a disc-shaped rotor to halt the vehicle. When a drum brake system is used, shoes are pushed outward against a circular drum to create the same effect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/asbestos-brake-pad-with-blurred-disc-brake-in-background-1024x684.jpg\" alt=\"asbestos brake pad with blurred disc brake in background\" class=\"wp-image-45363\" style=\"width:1024px;height:684px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/asbestos-brake-pad-with-blurred-disc-brake-in-background-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/asbestos-brake-pad-with-blurred-disc-brake-in-background-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/asbestos-brake-pad-with-blurred-disc-brake-in-background-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/asbestos-brake-pad-with-blurred-disc-brake-in-background-1536x1026.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/asbestos-brake-pad-with-blurred-disc-brake-in-background-scaled.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/asbestos-brake-pad-with-blurred-disc-brake-in-background-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/asbestos-brake-pad-with-blurred-disc-brake-in-background-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Brakes that are worn down to the backing plates can produce a grinding noise when driving.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Severely worn brake pads or shoes can create a grinding noise while driving. The problem happens when the brakes are worn down to the backing plates (or wear indicators), allowing for constant contact with the drum or rotor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Rusted Rotors<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When a vehicle sits for an extended period, the surface of the rotors will accumulate rust. The rust can cause the brakes to make a grinding noise whenever the car is in motion. Usually, the noise goes away quickly, as the rust gets cleared off by the brake pads each time the brakes are applied.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Bent Backing Plate<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Drum and disc brake systems both use <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/brake-backing-plate\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"backing plates\">backing plates<\/a>. The backing plates are located behind the brakes to shield the braking components from water and debris. In a drum brake system, each backing plate also provides a mounting point for the brake shoes and related components.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Because backing plates are made of thin metal, they can easily get bent. When that happens, the backing plate then contacts the rotor (in a disc brake system), creating a grinding noise. It&rsquo;s also possible for the backing plate to contact the drum in a drum brake system, though the issue is far less common.<\/p>\n\n\n\n    <div class=\"perspective-widget\">\n        <div class=\"pt-child-wrap\">\n\n            <div class=\"pt-col-item1\">\n                <figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\">\n                        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cld.partsimg.com\/image\/upload\/dpr_auto,f_auto,q_auto\/carparts\/blog\/plugins\/amp\/avatar-comments\" class=\"com-thumb\" alt=\"Avatar of CarParts.com Research Team\" width=\"100\" height=\"100\">\n                <\/figure>\n                <p>\n                    <strong>Darion<\/strong> \n                    <span>User<\/span>\n                <\/p>\n            <\/div>\n\n            <div class=\"pt-col-item2\">\n                <div class=\"protip-desc\">\n                    <div class=\"perspective-help-tip\">   \n                        <p>There&rsquo;s more than one way to look at an issue. &ldquo;Community Perspectives&rdquo; highlight authentic personal viewpoints and real-life experiences by the CarParts.com community, including our readers, experts, and product specialists, among others. This can help you make better informed decisions about your car.<\/p>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"perspective-help-caption tooltip\"> \n                        <h2>CarParts.com Community Perspectives<\/h2>\n                        <p>I have a grinding noise coming from my front left wheel. It&rsquo;s there when I accelerate, getting louder as speed increases. [It&rsquo;s] a little louder when turning, and gets the loudest when I&rsquo;m braking. I&rsquo;ve done a lot of research to pinpoint the issue before paying for service, but I&rsquo;m stuck between bad rotors\/brake pads and bad wheel bearings. It&rsquo;s a &lsquo;09 Chevy Impala LTZ.<\/p>\n                        <div class=\"cta-btn\">\n                            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/grinding-noise-when-driving-causes-what-to-do\/#commentform\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Jump to Discussions\">Jump to Discussions<\/a>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"article-search-widget\">\n<div class=\"cp-search\">\n<div align=\"center\">\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cld.partsimg.com\/image\/upload\/w_auto,dpr_auto\/carparts\/logos\/badge_wordmark\/full_color\/CP_LOGO_COLOUR_RGB\" alt=\"CarParts.com\" width=\"300\" height=\"56\">\n<\/div>\n<form id=\"cpsearchform\" name=\"cpsearchform\" action=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/search\" method=\"get\" target=\"_blank\" accept-charset=\"character_set\" aria-label=\"search CarParts.com\">\n    <input type=\"text\" class=\"keyword\" name=\"q\" placeholder=\"Search for parts on CarParts.com\" value=\"\" aria-label=\"Search CarParts.com\"><input type=\"submit\" class=\"btn-search\" value=\"Search\" aria-label=\"Search\">\n<\/form>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Bad Wheel Bearing<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your car has a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/wheel-bearing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"wheel bearing\">wheel bearing<\/a> (or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/axle-bearing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"axle bearing\">axle bearing<\/a>) at each wheel. Each wheel bearing allows one of the wheels to rotate with minimal friction. The wheel bearings also help support the weight of the vehicle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When a wheel bearing starts to go bad, it often makes a growling or humming noise when the vehicle is in motion. If the faulty bearing is left unchecked, it will usually begin to make a grinding sound.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You&rsquo;ll notice that the frequency of the sound corresponds to the rotation of the tires. Also, the sound will increase with vehicle speed (though it may go away at a certain point) and may get louder when turning in one direction or the other.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">FAQs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why does my car make a grinding sound when turning?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If your car makes a grinding sound when turning, then it&rsquo;s likely caused by a damaged wheel bearing or a worn constant velocity (CV) joint. A worn CV joint can eventually fail and leave you with a vehicle stuck in park or a complete loss of control.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some owners also reported hearing a grinding sound when turning due to a loose or bent brake dust shield rubbing against the rotor. This dust guard is a metal disk by the brake pads, and it can come loose when you drive over potholes and rough terrains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whatever the cause might be, it&rsquo;s best to bring your vehicle to a mechanic as soon as possible before the issue gets worse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Is it safe to drive with a grinding noise?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A grinding noise can indicate a safety concern, such as worn-out brakes or a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/how-much-does-a-wheel-bearing-replacement-cost-plus-more-faqs-answered\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"bad wheel bearing\">bad wheel bearing<\/a>. As such, you&rsquo;ll want to address the problem right away to ensure your vehicle remains safe and dependable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How do I fix a grinding noise when driving?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Because a variety of problems can cause a grinding noise while driving, you (or your mechanic) will need to do some <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/brake-maintenance-checklist\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"troubleshooting\">troubleshooting<\/a> to get to the bottom of the problem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Brake-Chatter-or-Roughness-Assessment-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"Brake Chatter or Roughness Assessment\" class=\"wp-image-45364\" style=\"width:1024px;height:682px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Brake-Chatter-or-Roughness-Assessment-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Brake-Chatter-or-Roughness-Assessment-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Brake-Chatter-or-Roughness-Assessment-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Brake-Chatter-or-Roughness-Assessment-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Brake-Chatter-or-Roughness-Assessment-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Brake-Chatter-or-Roughness-Assessment-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Brake-Chatter-or-Roughness-Assessment.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Because a variety of problems can cause a grinding noise while driving, you will need to do some troubleshooting to get to the bottom of the problem.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Below, you&rsquo;ll find a few steps that you can take to help diagnose the concern. If you&rsquo;re unsure of where the noise is coming from, you might need to repeat each step at all four corners of the vehicle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Perform a visual inspection<\/strong>: The first step is to safely raise and support the vehicle, remove the wheel\/tire assembly, then perform a visual inspection. You&rsquo;ll want to look for signs of the backing plate contacting the rotor, rusted rotors, and other obvious issues.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"2\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Check the brake pads or shoes<\/strong>: Next, remove the caliper or drum to inspect the brake pads or shoes. Be on the lookout for brakes that are worn down to the backing plate or wear indicator. You&rsquo;ll also want to check for friction material that&rsquo;s crumbling or flaking off, which can also be the source of a grinding noise.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"3\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Inspect the wheel bearings<\/strong>: The final step is to inspect the wheel bearings. You can learn more about wheel bearing diagnosis by reading this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/how-to-diagnose-a-faulty-wheel-hub\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"article\">article<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once you find the cause of the noise, you can perform the necessary repairs to fix the problem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where to Get Replacement Parts for Your Vehicle<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As mentioned, the grinding noise you hear when driving could stem from various issues within the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/brakes-suspension-and-steering\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"braking system\">braking system<\/a>. You must identify and repair or replace the part that&rsquo;s causing the noises before it could give way to bigger issues and heftier bills at the repair shop. Lucky for you, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"CarParts.com\">CarParts.com<\/a> has you covered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Choose from our wide selection of replacement parts that come at competitive prices. All our products are on hand and ready to ship from a warehouse near you, so you can get your order in as fast as two business days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On top of that, we source our parts from leading manufacturers to give you only the best options. We&rsquo;re confident you&rsquo;ll find the suitable part for your car. But to give you the peace of mind to buy parts online, we have a refund policy that lets you get your money back within 60 days of purchase.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Check out our catalog today.<\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 5<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span>Do you hear a grinding or scraping noise coming from your car&rsquo;s undercarriage while driving? 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