Front end metallic rattling over small bumps?

Tiny
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  • 2014 BUICK LA CROSSE
  • 3.6L
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 34,000 MILES
When I go over "small" bumps, I hear a metallic rattling from the front right (with window open). Kinda sounds like gravel spinning in a hubcap. It started doing this at 10,000-miles and is now louder.

In the attached video you can hear it from 1-second to 10-seconds (above the road noise). Right at 14-seconds is when I go under an overpass and it's louder.
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Tuesday, September 17th, 2024 AT 4:35 AM

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Tiny
KEN L
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Does this car have only 34,000 on it? Also, did you have the brake done on the front recently? If so, stop driving the car because it sounds like the front brake caliper is loose. I would raise the car up and remove the front wheel for inspections, please use the guides below.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/jack-up-and-lift-your-car-safely

and

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/wheel-removal-and-re-installation

Thanks for the video, it helps. Here is what to look for when inspecting. Check out the images (below). Please upload pictures or videos in your response of any problems so we can see what to help you with.
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Tuesday, September 17th, 2024 AT 10:08 AM
Tiny
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Yes, 34,000 miles. No brake work done. I forwarded your reply to the Chevrolet service dept. Where my car is at (they are struggling with it).

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Tuesday, September 17th, 2024 AT 10:40 AM
Tiny
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Okay, it should be obvious what the problem is, please let me know, I am interested.

https://gofund.me/c7d318ad

Thank you!
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Tuesday, September 17th, 2024 AT 3:27 PM
Tiny
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The metallic rattling was the front disc brake backing plate. It was tightened so no more noise.
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Friday, September 20th, 2024 AT 6:47 AM
Tiny
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Glad you could get it fixed, thanks for letting us know. Please use 2CarPros anytime we are here to help.
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Friday, September 20th, 2024 AT 10:25 AM

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