corsa 1.2 sxi manual (2003 pre-facelift) has made a "worn bearing noise since new" is this normal?

Question

dealer said he could not hear anything wrong? but driven at 20 mph in any gear including neutral with the clutch down it has a harsh wurring sound similiar to worn wheel bearings...help please...its now nearly 5 years old...and no different

Answer 1

They always make that sound just before the wheels fall off

Answer 2

This is not normal and i would advise you to take it to another dealer in your area as there may be a problem with your car. If they do find a problem with the car you may be able to get a contribution from vauxhall for the cost of fixing the car as it has been the case since new. If the dealer finds a problem get them to raise a case with Vauxhall, you may have some success.

If you take it to another dealer and they still arn't helpful, ring Vauxhall customer service yourself and kick up a fuss and they will accomodate you. Explain your worries and the problem and they may be able to suggest something!

These are lovely cars and usually have few problems, it would be a shame if your bad service put you off the car!

Answer 3

i have the same problem. i have a 1.2 corsa. its a 54 reg and is making the same noise. the dealer has listened for the noise and it wasnt there. only when i drove home did the noise come back. sounds like a bearing.

Answer 4

they have had problems with the camchains on the corsa's but best of luck getting anything out of them.
could be diff bearings in the gearbox, difficult to advise without hearing it.
these corsa's starting to show faults now, find yourself good garage to investigate for you.
stay away from vauxhall unless your pockets are deep!

Answer 5

Hi

This is not normal and the dealer should get their act together. Take the vehicle to an independant garage, I bet they will hear it straight away.

Regards

Geordie

Answer 6

It might still go away. I wouldn't trust a car dealer next time though.