Car is making a creaking noise?

Tiny
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  • 2007 BUICK LA CROSSE
  • 3.8L
  • V6
  • 2WD
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Okay, so I'm not sure how to describe this, I can make a video soon for it but from a stop my car will make a mildly loud creaking or heavy tapping noise this was before and after an oil change, brake, and tire change it seems every week it gets more noticeable. My other concern is I've had my ABS looked at and now the light comes on just before traction control and ABS just completely shut off.
Saturday, February 18th, 2023 AT 2:13 AM

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Tiny
KEN L
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The ABS light is the clue, when a bearing hub is going out it will make a creaking noise, but to be sure please upload a short video of the noise. The ABS light goes on because the bearing hub holds the sensor, and it becomes misaligned. Tell you tell from the left or right of the car? Here is how to change the bearing hub out so you can see what needs to be down to fix the car. You can get the part from Rockauto or AutoZone.
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Saturday, February 18th, 2023 AT 6:33 PM
Tiny
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So, I've noticed it's more common of a sound when it's cold out, so I haven't been able to recreate the sound. I heard quite yet and will be taking it in soon about the ABS.
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Wednesday, March 1st, 2023 AT 5:04 AM
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KEN L
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When the bearing hub goes out it will affect the ABS system, FYI. Please let us know what happens.
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Wednesday, March 1st, 2023 AT 6:33 PM

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