Nice write up going to have to do this some time soon.

 

Thanks dude, and yes it was quite annoying and a wife alerter. What I mean by that is it only did it when approaching 85ish. Once that noise started happening she started squealing about my speed!

 

Nice write up very informational.

 

Hated this shit on my old lbz, did it all the time.

 

What years is this a recall on?

 

Thanks to all for the props, it wasn't hard but sometimes its nice to see some pics before heading in.



Honestly I'm not sure, I only remember reading that GM fixed them exactly this way. It might not have even been a "recall" maybe just a bulletin to fix if customers complained. Call your dealer!

 

I gotta do this, that sound drives me crazy

 

Great write-up. Thanks!

 

@mjonesjr, are you experiencing this concern? If so, please send me a private message with the VIN of your truck and I can look into recall data.

Michelle, GM Customer Service

 

Great job - it's now on the list. :thumb

 

does anyone know what year(s) the recall was on?

 

@jnp1267, send me a private message with the VIN of your truck and I’ll be happy to look into recall information.

Michelle, GM Customer Service

 

when i used to work at a glass shop we would always get people complaining about that wind noise. when we would install new glass on chevys we would use that double sided tape regardless if the customer complained or not becuase that noise is very annoying

 

Thanks I was ready to scream listening to it

 

My 2011 has that noise on the passenger side.
I'll have to look into this. Looks like an easy fix.
Not worth the time to have the dealer look at and fix.

 

Yep, my 2011 just started doing it on the passenger side. It's almost like a popping noise or like the antenna is loose and bouncing around on the threads. It's driving me crazy! My truck only has 5,300 miles on it. If I take it to the dealer, will they know how to fix the problem or should I not waste my time?..

 

I could have swore I read they know about it and should fix. I'm not 100% on that though. Of course you may run into them not being able to duplicate...mine wouldn't do it until above the highway PSL which the dealer won't test at.

 

Hell yea, thanks for the write up!! this is on the short list of shit to get done yesterday.

 

Sub'd so I remember to do this this weekend!

 

@Grey Stray, under normal circumstances this would be covered by the Bumper to Bumper warranty, as you more than likely know already. I can understand where you’re coming from so if you would like to save some time and gas money, give the dealership a call and ask them if they know anything about this.

Michelle, GM Customer Service

 

so then doe every dealership not know about this fix???? I just had my truck there and they said nothing they can do. I would need to loose my bud guard. Funny thing, I did not hear the noise until I had my windshield replaced. 3 windshields later, all new cowling, and it still makes noise!

 

That's great advice, Michelle. I have noticed some dealerships (service departments) are more up to speed than others.

 

@IGOU, if you would like assistance with finding dealerships in or around your area please, send me a private message with the zip code you reside in and I’d be happy to help.

I hope you had a wonderful weekend.

Michelle, GM Customer Service

 

Though this is a GM recall and for most will be quite easy I took some pics the other day when I did mine.

Symptoms are a noise at highway speeds near the a-pillar(s). This noise is exasperated by a front bug shield.

The fix is to remove the two window trim pieces and add some 3M double sided tape. My noise is gone after the fix and I've got the bug shield.

Start by pulling off the rubber trim. Mine was on there pretty good considering all the dirt and grime 180k brings. At first I thought it might have some glue but it doesn't.


Next remove the 5 Torx screws holding the trim in place. *Note this pic was taken upon re-install when everything was cleaned up.

The trim is held on by the 5 Torx screws AND a small piece of double sided tape. I just pulled it off and didn't bother placing any tape back in that spot.

Grab some detergent and a scrub brush and clean the trim pieces up. You can see here where the double sided tape is located from the factory.

I then cleaned where the trim was removed as well, quite dirty under there.

Brake Clean both the trim pieces where the tape goes and also the windshield and apply the double sided tape. I then re-installed the trim piece with all Torx screws. Next grab the double sided tape covering with some needle nose pliers and pull it out.


Just want to verify that you removed the tape covering after you installed the trim piece.

Is there enough room to remove the tape cover with the trim piece on?

 

Just want to verify that you removed the tape covering after you installed the trim piece.

Is there enough room to remove the tape cover with the trim piece on?

Yes sir that is exactly what I did. I used some needle nose pliers to get ahold of it and pulled it right out.

 

i hate that noise and this is now on my to do list! thanks

 

My 2011 does this on both sides at highway speeeds

 

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sub'd for a near future project. This noise has been driving me nuts ever since I bought the truck and couldn't figure out the cause. So glad that nickdiesel found this thread for me! Thanks for the write up, CancerJCC!

 

Yes an excellent write-up. I couldn't figure out what the noise was until I saw this thread. to me it sounded like swarms of mosquitos hitting the windshield, which made me happy, but then there wouldn't be any mosquito juice on the windshield, which made me sad and confused lol.
Then I saw this thread and realized it started after I installed a bug shield. So this was the easiest fix ever.

Glad I could be a help guys! Gotta love the internet and forums, without them we would all just be stuck with our crazy highway noises!

 

Yes an excellent write-up. I couldn't figure out what the noise was until I saw this thread. to me it sounded like swarms of mosquitos hitting the windshield, which made me happy, but then there wouldn't be any mosquito juice on the windshield, which made me sad and confused lol.
Then I saw this thread and realized it started after I installed a bug shield. So this was the easiest fix ever.