# 2008 Chevrolet HHR rear noise; volume increases with speed

**URL:** <https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-chevrolet-hhr-rear-noise-volume-increases-with-speed/116025>\
**Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\
**Tags:** chevrolet, noises, hhr\
**Created:** [April 21, 2018, 3:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-chevrolet-hhr-rear-noise-volume-increases-with-speed/116025 "2018-04-21T15:34:23Z")\
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**Author:** ![gary21](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/278dde/32.png) [@gary21](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gary21)\
**Post date:** [April 21, 2018, 3:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-chevrolet-hhr-rear-noise-volume-increases-with-speed/116025/1 "2018-04-21T15:34:23Z")

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noise coming from the rear gets louder as speed increases could this be a wheel bearing gone bad details

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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:** [April 21, 2018, 3:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-chevrolet-hhr-rear-noise-volume-increases-with-speed/116025/2 "2018-04-21T15:56:51Z")

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Yes, it could be a wheel bearing. It could be a very worn tire. There is a remote possibility it could be a brake noise In any event, all 4 corners should be inspected. Why? Noises are tricky and can fool you as to their source and direction.