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I have searched all over the net and have found people having similar issues. However, I have never seen a for sure way to resolve the problem. After reading countless threads and scrolling through all the pages to find that there is no for sure answer I decided to embark on my own journey and join this forum.

 

On with the problem, I have a 2004 Chevy Silverado (Ext/Cab). The truck has alot of miles but has never had any body damage or been in any wrecks for that matter. Since I got the truck about 6 months ago it has always had an extreme amount of noise coming from the A-Pillar area once you hit highway speed 50+, on both the driver and passenger side. I have checked both the window seal and door seal and it looks as if it has no problems. I have tried repositioning the seal and/or weather stripping and it has made no difference whatsoever. I am going to be trailering a car to Texas in a couple weeks and before I make the 12 hour + drive I would really like to get this fixed. I have found that if I grab onto the handle on the inside of the door panel by the window control switch and pull the whole door towards me the sound slightly decreases but is still noticeable. Before taking this to my dealer or spending money throwing parts at it to fix it, I thought I would ask the community if anyone has had a problem like this and have successfully fixed it.

 

 

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8.1HD/ALLISON Senior Enthusiast

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Is it kind a fluttering, flapping noise? The windshield reveal moldings on the left and right sides will make that noise. If so take some urethane or similar molding adhesive and apply a bead under each side and tape down for a day to dry.

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Is it kind a fluttering, flapping noise? The windshield reveal moldings on the left and right sides will make that noise. If so take some urethane or similar molding adhesive and apply a bead under each side and tape down for a day to dry.

 

 

Not really a flapping noise. More like a constant whistle. The faster I go, the louder and more annoying it gets lol. While I'm driving, If I really yank on the door toward me to the point to where I feel like im going to break the panel the noise will slightly decrease.

 

Frustrating.......

kstruckcountry Senior Enthusiast

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On my old truck I had this issue, with new pins in the door it decreased. After that, a deer hit the door, causing it to flex a little and getting rid of the noise completely. Not sure how that worked lol.

 

I would take a look at the hinges and the latches on the door, if they're worn replacing them may help. You could try lubricating the seals with silicone as well, I think a few people do that.

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On my old truck I had this issue, with new pins in the door it decreased. After that, a deer hit the door, causing it to flex a little and getting rid of the noise completely. Not sure how that worked lol.

 

I would take a look at the hinges and the latches on the door, if they're worn replacing them may help. You could try lubricating the seals with silicone as well, I think a few people do that.

 

 

 

Lol very interesting. All it seems that I need to do is find a deer and cut it off haha. When you say lubricate the seals with silicone do you mean the inside of the seal that rests against the body or all over the seals, both the door side and body side? I'm pretty sure the air is coming from the door and not the actual window.

KMGZ400 Senior Enthusiast

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my truck has cabin noise too. dont think its as bad as yours, but its still annoying. supposedly getting all new seals will fix it. just what ive heard though.

 

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Jsdirt Senior Enthusiast

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I know with the older vehicles we used to be able to adjust the door latch pin - not sure if you can do that with these newer ones, but if you can, set it closer to the cab, so the door closes tighter. Might not look pretty from outside, but at least it'll do for the trip.

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I've heard of using it on the inner weatherstripping, lots of people use it on their extendable mirrors I think. I've never tried it, with my old truck I'd just turn up the radio.

 

With my old truck the gap was right next to where the a pillar met the roof between the inner door seal and the door I think.

 

But hinges and latch would be first for me, since hinges made the most difference (other than the deer of course)

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i had that on my 99 and body shop pulled on top of the door to make it fit tighter against the body... worked wonders. tighter seal against the seal

Chris Senior Enthusiast

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I get a noise in mine but I think it is my back windows.

 

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I get a noise in mine but I think it is my back windows.

 

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You can fix the back windows by sealing them so they can't open. I haven't done it because I use mine time to time. My pass side one makes noise and leaks with high pressure water.

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My rear passenger window has leaked and caused my brother to take a money shot in the drive thru car wash. I never use mine and I'm not sure how to seal them

 

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Daryl LBZ Senior Enthusiast

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Dad's 99 had this problem. At first it was the windshield so he used silicone on it around the bottom, and it went away.

 

After a while it came back again, and like others have said his drivers side door pins were shot. Replaced them over a year ago, and it's been quiet again ever since.

 

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