I have a 2010 Hyundai Sonata GLS 2.4L. This problem started several weeks ago. When I turn on the ignition on the car, I hear a squeaking noise coming from the engine initially. Once the engine warms up, the squeaking sound lessen but does not go away. When I shift my automatic transmission to DRIVE, and press the accelerator, I hear squeaking noise coming from the engine again. I stopped my car and opened the hood. I could hear the squeaking noise coming from the front left of my car, if you are facing forward the front of the car. I do not know much about cars but I think it is coming from the fan belt/serpentine belt, or possibly alternator but I am really not sure.

Presently, the sound has gotten worse so I want to fix this as quickly as possible. Does anybody know what may be the problem and how much it is to fix at a dealer as oppose to a major mechanical shop like Pep Boys?

I am second owner and the mileage on the car is 45,550. Any help will be appreciated.

 

The car is covered for 5 year and 60K miles for the second owner. I'd have a dealer check it first. It could just be a belt but it could be something else.

 

thank you.