Front Suspension Hub Problems of Saturn VUE

I have a 2002 Saturn Vue awd. At a little over 100,000 miles, noise started from the front drive train. The noise was like constant howl. The noise would start at about 30 mph and increase at higher speeds. It took a long time to notice that the noise would disappear when taking a freeway ramp to the left. The noise slowly grew louder until at 136,000 miles the noise had become very loud. After some internet searching, the noise was believed to be the front wheel bearing. Normally, front wheel drive wheel bearings last longer so it was hard to believe it had gone out. There was no noticeable play in the bearing either on or off the vehicle. Replacing the bearings eliminated the noise. I have the full set of Saturn shop manuals and the diagnostics did not indicate that the bearings needed replacement. At least on internet posting said after taking apart an old bearing that Saturn had eliminated a bearing race. If this is true, it probably saved a few cents for Saturn but cost me hundreds. After removal, the left front wheel bearing had noticeable noise just turning it by hand. The right bearing was in better condition but still produced noise on the vehicle. The rear wheel bearings will probably need replacement also, since now it appears that noise is coming from the right rear.

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- the contact has a 2003 Saturn Vue and stated that the vehicle was making a noise that sounded like a plane taking off while driving at 50 mph or above. While turning at slow speed there was a creaking noise coming from the front of the vehicle. The contact had a failure with the hub assembly at 40,644 miles and replaced the hub assembly. At 46,972 the contact had the same failure and replaced the hub assembly. The vehicle was now having the same symptoms they had in the prior failures before they replaced the hub assembly. The contact can provide any invoice repair if needed. The current mileage was 65000.

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2004 Saturn Vue: at 50,000 miles the rear bearing / hub assemblies on both sides, start to fail. They gradually start making a lot of noise and need to be replaced before they either fall apart, lock up a wheel or cause an accident. I believe this should be a recall item and fixed under warranty.

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