# Squeaky noise **URL:** \ **Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\ **Tags:** ls, cavalier\ **Created:** [January 18, 2008, 4:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/squeaky-noise/9555 "2008-01-18T04:17:21Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 5\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![ammasch](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/ammasch/32/628_2.png) [@ammasch](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ammasch)\ **Post date:** [January 18, 2008, 4:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/squeaky-noise/9555/1 "2008-01-18T04:17:21Z")
I have two questions…first, does my 2002 Chevy Cavalier LS Sport have a timing/serpentine belt (do all cars have one)? And second, I noticed this morning in my commute to work a low squeaking noise coming from the enginer area… it only squeaks when I accelerate and the speed of the squeak increases as I go faster. Any idea what this may be? Thanks so much! ---
**Author:** ![Roadrunner](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/d2c977/32.png) [@Roadrunner](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Roadrunner)\ **Post date:** [January 18, 2008, 7:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/squeaky-noise/9555/2 "2008-01-18T19:22:00Z")
#1): Your vehicle has a timing CHAIN and yes, a serpentine belt. #2: Your squeak could be from a worn wheel bearing/brake component/ worn belt/a/c clutch or even a pulley bearing. I’m not sure if your power steering pump is driven by the serpentine belt or another separate one. ---
**Author:** ![edb1961](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/edb1961/32/122_2.png) [@edb1961](https://community.cartalk.com/u/edb1961)\ **Post date:** [January 18, 2008, 7:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/squeaky-noise/9555/3 "2008-01-18T19:40:31Z")
If your serpentine belt is more than 3 or 4 years old, I would go ahead and replace it. I’ve had good luck with Gates/Napa belts, but prefer the Goodyear Poly-V available at Advance Auto (at least on the net). Ed B. ---
**Author:** ![Ed\_Cadalzo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/8edcca/32.png) [@Ed\_Cadalzo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ed_Cadalzo)\ **Post date:** [January 18, 2008, 7:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/squeaky-noise/9555/4 "2008-01-18T19:58:01Z")
Suggestion; when at home with engine running and with the hood open, if you hear the squeaking noise, pour a little water on the serpentine belt, it will spray a little so stay dry. if the noise stops, start to look for a replacement belt. If not, there may be something else wrong. Good Luck. ---
**Author:** ![ammasch](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/ammasch/32/628_2.png) [@ammasch](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ammasch)\ **Post date:** [January 19, 2008, 2:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/squeaky-noise/9555/5 "2008-01-19T02:48:27Z")
hey - thank you all for replying… i know very little about cars, so this is a great help!