Whining Noise starts around 20mph and gets louder

[refderek]

2006 Equinox
71,000 miles
Non-AWD


A whining noise appears around 20 miles per hour and gets louder until about 50 mph and stays about the same there at higher speeds.

Had tires checks - all good.

Ran engine in PARK at 2,000; 3,000 and up until 4,000 RPMs with hood open, no apparent noise, so I wanting to rule out pulleys, belt, PS pump and alternator.

Any suggestions on what this may be? Thanks you. Derek

 

[refderek]

Got it solved - Hub Bearing Front Passenger Side; these are known to go out on the Equinox.

 

[TheDarkKnightKnox]

Glad they found the issue, its a shame it happened below 100k miles.
My first car a 95 Bonneville didn't need a new bearing hub until 200k miles and that was because the speed sensor was bad and built in.

 

[dietz4ibanez]

I had to replace all of the hubs at 130k miles on our Saturn Vue before we sold it. I think they went bad because they hauled a trailer that was way too heavy. If I could guess accurately, 5000-6000lbs....

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[dietz4ibanez]

The previous owners did....

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[jne232]

A wheel bearing/hub....

I've replaced one on almost every Chevy I've ever had. All below 100k. The older Blazer/Jimmy's...all the time. Lol!

 

[equinoxcowgirl]

I have a 2013 fwd equinox with a bad rear bearing. Can this be dangerous to drive