# 2003 Chevy Impala: Rythmic Screeching

**URL:** <https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-chevy-impala-rythmic-screeching/142461>\
**Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\
**Tags:** chevrolet\
**Created:** [June 18, 2019, 12:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-chevy-impala-rythmic-screeching/142461 "2019-06-18T00:10:18Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 4\
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**Author:** ![Gabe\_Dahl](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/b3f665/32.png) [@Gabe\_Dahl](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Gabe_Dahl)\
**Post date:** [June 18, 2019, 12:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-chevy-impala-rythmic-screeching/142461/1 "2019-06-18T00:10:18Z")

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Hi all,

I have a 2003 Impala which recently developed an intermittent squeal/screech. The screeching is rhythmic and speeds up with the car’s acceleration.

What makes this interesting is that the screeching goes away when I turn and comes back when straight.

Pressing the brakes has no effect on the screeching - it happens with or without them applied.

Lastly, I want to emphasize that the noise it not grinding like most wheel bearing noises. It almost sounds like a belt squeal.

Thanks! Let me know your thoughts and if you need any more information.

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**Author:** ![shanonia](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/9de053/32.png) [@shanonia](https://community.cartalk.com/u/shanonia)\
**Post date:** [June 18, 2019, 12:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-chevy-impala-rythmic-screeching/142461/2 "2019-06-18T00:36:41Z")

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Power steering belt is suspect.

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**Author:** ![lion9car](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/59ef9b/32.png) [@lion9car](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lion9car)\
**Post date:** [June 18, 2019, 2:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-chevy-impala-rythmic-screeching/142461/3 "2019-06-18T02:35:31Z")

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Is the power steering fluid at the right level?

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**Author:** ![Mustangman](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/mustangman/32/44130_2.png) [@Mustangman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mustangman)\
**Post date:** [June 18, 2019, 1:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-chevy-impala-rythmic-screeching/142461/4 "2019-06-18T13:16:25Z")

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Sounds like the squealer that is installed on your brake pads to tell you when the pad is worn out. Get your brakes checked.