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2015 GM SUV's - Buffeting, Ear Pressure, Noise In Cabin

Gmjunky

By Gmjunky
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Gmjunky Enthusiast

Gmjunky

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Not sure why this issue is not listed on this section.

Here we go:

The issue is the buffeting or ear pressure felt with all the windows closed.

Some people have lost their mind as you can tell by some of the posts listed here: http://www.gm-trucks.com/forums/topic/162779-2015-yukon-noise-in-cabin/

Others are about to, just read the posts here: http://www.gm-trucks.com/forums/topic/168815-2015-yukontahoe-ear-pressure-buffeting-problem-post-here/

 

I was the first to lose mine, before I got the first one off the lot, the beautiful, mean, pain in the a$$ that even the heated or cooled seat cant fix, (that is if your seat stays in one place, mine used to jump around at times) 2015 GMC Yukon XL SLT.

 

Here's what you can do:

1) call GM executive office 855-435-7284 and get a prescription number, I mean a case#

2) take it to the nearest friendly GM DEALER

3) post here

4) take it to the nearest friendly GM DEALER

5) post here

1) call GM executive office and tell them, prescription is not working

2) take it to the nearest friendly GM DEALER

3) post here

4) take it to the nearest friendly GM DEALER

5) post here

 

Meantime see if you can find parts and pieces of your mind to research Lemon Law for your state. I'm having my 3year old do the research.

The Zip Senior Enthusiast

The Zip

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At this point, humor (which you're pretty good at) seems to be the only thing keeping you sane. Earlier with the pressure and buffeting, independent dealers were guessing how to tweak the problems associated with the symptom, but now GM is providing some sort of direction to get back to home plate (operational truck as intended), which is to start at first, make it good then go to second. No consolation for those currently on the road.

 

You do have a jacked-up truck though, but you already knew this. Take your humor into the dealership with you, I think this would be to your advantage

  • 3 months later...
Gmjunky Enthusiast

Gmjunky

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Vehicle replaced after months of back and forth with dealer and GM

 

Was the issue resolved on the 2016 model?

Don't know yet I just drove it about 5 miles, will update later.

I'm really hoping this time I got an apple.

yahtzee Enthusiast

yahtzee

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Vehicle replaced after months of back and forth with dealer and GM

 

Was the issue resolved on the 2016 model?

Don't know yet I just drove it about 5 miles, will update later.

I'm really hoping this time I got an apple.

No. I have a 16 XL Denali and it has both the buffeting issue and the vibration issue.

  • 3 years later...
Bader New Member

Bader

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I bought  Tahoe 2018 LT form middle east region.  I start to feel this annoying constant ear pressure, booming senstion and vibration.

 

also wind noise and bad sound system.

 

but the  ear pressure is miserable i cannt enjoy in car

 

 

any solutions posted from GM ?!

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