Replacing one strut versus two at the same time?

damionh · 07-06-2009, 06:08 PM

Took the car in for service because a noise in the rear of the car. They are going to replace (under warranty) the strut and see if that resolves the problem. Should i be concerned about them replacing just one strut instead of both rear ones at the same time? the car is a 2006 with 52,000 miles on it. has anyone had experience with a dealer replacing both struts when one is bad? wondering if i should push for both to be replaced...

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rosswell · 07-06-2009, 10:52 PM

Common problem on the 2006 is rear struts (that resemble shocks) that leak / come apart. One of mine was replaced under warranty - the other was fine. Remember that they're air-adjustable with the auto-leveling feature, regardless of whether you have airmatic or not.

lkchris · 07-07-2009, 12:50 PM

Replacing "shocks" in pairs is something mek a nics recommend to Chevy owners.

These aren't "shocks" and they aren't real old and worn out, one just failed.

damionh · 07-07-2009, 02:22 PM

update: dealer replaced both rear struts under warranty even though one failed. nice.

lkchris · 07-08-2009, 12:35 AM

Dealer may have trouble collecting from MBUSA.

07-06-2009, 10:52 PM	#2
rosswell Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Western Canada Posts: 186 Drives: R 350	Common problem on the 2006 is rear struts (that resemble shocks) that leak / come apart. One of mine was replaced under warranty - the other was fine. Remember that they're air-adjustable with the auto-leveling feature, regardless of whether you have airmatic or not. Last edited by rosswell; 07-07-2009 at 07:16 PM.

07-07-2009, 12:50 PM	#3
lkchris MBWorld Fanatic! Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Albuquerque Posts: 4,918 Drives: '07 GL320CDI	Replacing "shocks" in pairs is something mek a nics recommend to Chevy owners. These aren't "shocks" and they aren't real old and worn out, one just failed. __________________ Kent Christensen Albuquerque '07 GL320CDI

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lkchris MBWorld Fanatic! Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Albuquerque Posts: 4,918 Drives: '07 GL320CDI	Dealer may have trouble collecting from MBUSA. __________________ Kent Christensen Albuquerque '07 GL320CDI

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07-07-2009, 02:22 PM	#4
damionh Newbie Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 5 Drives: R500	update: dealer replaced both rear struts under warranty even though one failed. nice.

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