When driving (http://www.chevroletforum.com/m_6858/mpage_1/key_/tm.htm#) my Venture (2002 WB), when the wheels begin to move, a whirring noise is then heard. It seems to get faster and louder as speed increases. It ends when stopped. When I coast, the noise is still there. I had it in a shop today and he doesn't really know. It's definitely not the wheel bearings. However, he thinks it may be the pinion bearing. Any ideas and costs???

I had just what you are describing on my '02 - and it was the passenger side wheel bearing. It only took a 200+ miles to go from mild to a pronounced hum.

30,000K miles and thats one master cylinder and one wheel bearing. This is stuff that should not fail this early.

Thanks for the quick reply. Any idea what the cost was? This is the worst car I've ever owned.:banghead:

Dealership says it is, in fact, the right front wheel bearing. Thanks for your assistance. The dealership wants $345, but the garage I usually go to will do it for $205.

Dealership says it is, in fact, the right front wheel bearing. Thanks for your assistance. The dealership wants $345, but the garage I usually go to will do it for $205.

Go for it. My father-in law's shop did mine. And while I don't remember the exact cost - I think you may be getting a better deal than me.

Do me a favor, can you post the final cost when you have it done? And whether the bearing is GM or aftermarket.