popping noise in dash

[andrewb24]

I have been hearing a little popping noise in the dash. I believe it only does it when I am turning. Wonder if anyone else hears a noise like this?

 

I traded a 2008 Silverado for this one and the 08 windshield cracked a couple months after I had it and then a couple years later the dash cracked by passenger air bag. I am hoping that something like this isn't fixing to happen with the 2014

[beard_up]

I have been hearing a little popping noise in the dash. I believe it only does it when I am turning. Wonder if anyone else hears a noise like this?

 

I traded a 2008 Silverado for this one and the 08 windshield cracked a couple months after I had it and then a couple years later the dash cracked by passenger air bag. I am hoping that something like this isn't fixing to happen with the 2014

I hear it all the time. Mine does it on rough roads. Just waiting for it to crack. A lot of the popping comes from the dash.

 

 

There are a few threads around here about it. Only a couple cracks.

[GearheadSS]

Mine does this as well. Totally random while driving on the highway.

[Wormydog1724]

Mine does it too.

[RVJ]

Yes, it sounds like little rocks are hitting the windshield. Has done it since new.

[2016 Sierra Owner]

Ok the rocks hitting the windshield is what I have. On another thread there was someone that said it is from the radio around the control knobs. The next day I was talking about this with my wife while out driving and went to turn the radio back up. I not only heard the rock sound I felt it with my hand on the radio. I guess it's from the metal and plastic around the radio expanding at different temps.

[Wormydog1724]

That's where I've felt it also.

[scott19677]

I have found mine does this mostly when the center stack bezel around the radio knobs is expanding and contracting due to temp change inside the truck. Sounds just like a rock hitting the windshield. Very annoying. looks like were all experiencing the same thing.

[RVJ]

Now we just need someone to figure out the fix, every time I hear it I expect to see my windshield to be cracked.

[CbraSvt01]

Curious to see if it does the pop noise in the fall and winter seasons. I'm use to all the problems associated with my truck...sad but true.

[scott19677]

Yeah. It does it. Not as bad. But ,as it warms up and expands "POP".I can not think of a way to prevent this other than remove the bezel and clearance it. Maybe with a fine file or sand paper.

But I wouldn't want to try it without a spare.

 

 

Funny thing. just after I posted this, the Evening sun is hitting my metal storm door causing it to do the same thing.

Edited August 16, 2014 by scott19677

[andrewb24]

sounds like a common problem. maybe I will focus on the radio and see if that's where sound comes from in my truck

[jeffsig]

Instead of sanding and making clearance what about a thin layer of foam or felt paper between the bezel?

[andrewb24]

I was driving my truck yesterday afternoon and touched the plastic around the radio knobs and I heard the popping noise so I guess that is where it coming from

[scott19677]

Instead of sanding and making clearance what about a thin layer of foam or felt paper between the bezel?

Yeah, It is just my first instinct to start carving something up when there is an issue. Maybe I need counseling.