Rattle in rear end

[markm_04]

I have a rattle or a sound like somthing is loose in the rear end, specifically the passenger rear. Its not really a squeak but rather a rattling sound when hitting small bumps and rough areas. Any ideas on what this could be and how to fix this problem. Thanks!

[MantaGreen97]

Check your muffler and exhaust strap(s). I'm not sure how they are on the 5th gens, but I know that if they are rusty/loose they can make noises like that over bumps.

[bballr4567]

Also could be a bad strut mount plate. I have the exact same problem. Just rattles over certain small bumps.

[markm_04]

what did you have to do to remedy the problem, it is kind of annoying at times...?

[levey]

Same problem here. Mine is the inner sway bar bushings. If you are lucky....you have the same problem. It's an easy fix.

[freeze12]

I have an "01 Alero" and had the same problem on the pass. rear. I replaced the struts & it solved the rattling problem. The struts were shot as there was no more rebound action due to lost gas in the struts. PS: GM N body factory struts are junk.