If the whine happens when starting to move forwards, and then stops once the vehicle is moving, it could be caused by a loose fan belt. If so, tighten the fan belt, or replace the worn belt.
A worn transmission gear can cause a Chevy Impala to whine when the gears change. A bad fan belt can also cause this.
What kind of whining? Could be your serpentine, could be your steering pump.
Your throw out bearing is the problem.
Low transmission fluid or a bearing is going out.
ok im not a 100% sure on this, but check your power steering fluid. on newer vihicles the power steering actually has something that affects the transmission. it could eventually cause it to go in to what is called a "lope mode". and i will pretty much just stay in second gear and wont shift out. Is your Bonneville supercharged? If the supercharger is going out it will also whine.
If the noise sounds like a power steering whine it could be caused by the A/C compressor clutch bearing or the belt idler pulley.
low fluid would cause this or the pump could be going out
Low steering fluid can cause a steering wheel to whine when turning. A worn steering belt can also cause a steering wheel to whine when a car is being turned.
It could squeal, squeak, moan, whine, groan, and leak oil.It could squeal, squeak, moan, whine, groan, and leak oil.
Typical Ford
A gear meshing whine in your 1996 Oldsmobile can because by low transmission fluid. Check the transmission fluid and make sure it is at the full mark.
Crack in intake or exhust, or belt glazing- Check all the intake and exhust bolts.