2004 Buick Rendezvous clunking noise from front of vehicle

Tiny
BOBBY3529
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  • 2004 BUICK RENDEZVOUS
  • 6 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 81,000 MILES
Hello,

Sometimes when backing out of my garage and turning the steering wheel I hear a slight but definite clunk from the front. I sometimes actually feel it come through the steering wheel. It will also happens when I turn into a driveway off a main road, when braking or not braking. I only hear it at very slow speed sharp turns either left or right. I took it to my local Buick dealer and they could not duplicate it, but it was raining that day and after the underside of the vehicle got wet, I didn't hear it either. My extended warranty runs out on June 19th and I'm affraid I'm going to have a major repair bill when watever is clunking finally breaks.
Thanks in advance for any advice you may have.
Bob
Sunday, June 14th, 2009 AT 8:26 AM

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Tiny
MIKE H R
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My impression would be it's in a ball joint or control arm bushing. Not sure have not seen or heard it. Try taking it to a independent garage and have them check it out. If they find anything get estimate and return to local buick dealer with it.
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Sunday, June 14th, 2009 AT 4:51 PM

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