ghawell99

Hello, I made a huge mistake. Enter the park lot thru the driveway and exit off the curb!! In city and a guy scared me and I drove off a high curb. The car hit hard..... I notice while at the red light the car was IDLE/PARK the car begin to vibrate and rumble-noise. It turns perfect and drive good. I notice a slight smell. I just hate it cause I looked under the car and it is very noticeable a bad hit under the drivers seat near the front left wheel. What could be wrong. Thank you for any help. Worried.

miket000

If it is an older high mile LS I'd guess your off road excursion broke one of your engine mounts. There is no way to visually inspect them. A tell tail sign of a bad engine mount(s) are engine vibrations while parked at a stop light in drive. The vibrations can cause noises as parts of the car vibrate.

It is possible your exhaust or another component popped out of place too. That would be the best case scenario.

miket000

To me the damage looks cosmetic. I wouldn't be concerned about it.

Anfanger

You need to focus your camera on the exhaust. The shield, you took so many pictures of is easy to repair and if necessary to replace. Exhaust on other side is a different ball game. Check all exhaust flanges, cats, and resonators. Focus around the area where the exhaust manifolds meet the exhaust pipes.

There is a high chance, you will have to replace some engine and transmission mounts.