HISSING BUZZ SOUND - Please Help!

pm26 · December 16, 2015

Go to youtube and search for 2015 Silverado cabin filter replacement. I was trying to post a direct link to a video but for some reason it would not post.

awilley17 · December 18, 2015

I don't think that's the issue because the cabin filter is on the right side behind the glove compartment but the sound is emanating directly from behind the steering column/tachometer.

KingDavey · January 28, 2016

Have you found any solution to this issue? I have it as well. I thought it might be the motor for the tachometer needle. I can't drive my truck without the window open or the radio up. It drives me nuts.

awilley17 · January 30, 2016

Sorry to say that I have not. Do you have a six or 8 cylinder? Have you taken your truck to the dealership. I can definitely second you on the whole driving me nuts thing.. I regret buying this truck and have considered trading it in for a used Dodge RAM. This purchase was somewhat impulsive.. didn't take my time and read about how many issues these generations of trucks are having. Problem is is I don't want to lose money so I think I'm stuck with it.

KingDavey · January 31, 2016

Yup v6 and same thing with me, an impulse buy. I have an appointment on wednesday at the dealer for numerous things including the radio making a loud bump then shutting off for a few seconds. Quality is garbage coming from 2 underpowered Tacomas. But everything on them worked great.

awilley17 · February 1, 2016

Let me know what they say and how it goes. I'm contemplating a 2015 F-150 now. They've got the best reviews and I test drove their 2.7 Eco boost.. the power is baffling for such a small engine. Also feel like the handling is smoother than the Silverados (which isn't to say the Silverado isn't already smooth handling) and the ride is much less stiff/bumpy.

awilley17 · February 5, 2016

Just an update: Scheduled an appointment for Feb 8th to have it looked at the same dealership I purchased from and the same dealership I have brought it to twice already. Talked to the guy who sold the truck to me who worked with me for a while and explained the whole situation to him.. told me he'll work with the guy in charge of servicing my Silverado.

If I get the same response of "oh it's a normal engine noise, its nothing" I'm going to consult with him and figure out what my next step is.. I need to be happy with my purchase.. I didn't commit to a 7 year loan with monthly payments to be pissed off every time that I drive my vehicle.

KingDavey · February 10, 2016

Yea dealer gave me the same runaround as I expected. "Everything is normal..." LOL it took them 6 hours to look into my minor complaints and update my radio software, what a joke. I did get into my foot wells with the doors closed(very difficult!) and it sounds like it may be an exhaust leak. I'm going to try and find out myself when I have time. There was a service bulletin on the 5.3 trucks with the exhaust not settling properly. Something to the effect of loosen everything and tighten it all back up in a set sequence. I may try this as a last resort.

awilley17 · February 10, 2016

Oh wow so they gave it back to you with no resolution on the noise? That's crap. I ended up having to cancel my appointment because something came up at work, so I'm rescheduled for Presidents day Feb 15th. I'll let you know asap what they say.

awilley17 · February 10, 2016

_{Have you considered taking your truck to a local auto shop that specializes in GM vehicles? They probably would be able to confirm or deny that it is an exhaust leak. An exhaust leak definitely matches the symptoms I have. If I can't get any recourse after they look at it a 3rd time that's probably what I'll end up doing. If they find something wrong with it I do believe the dealership would be obligated to reimburse you for any cost.}

WLC · February 10, 2016

One of mine was making funny noise before the heat/air module went out. Does changing air flow positions make any difference in noise?

awilley17 · February 11, 2016

It does not. Tried every which configuration to see if it would affect it no luck.

Silveradopickup · April 27, 2016

A buzzing noise in my 2014 Silverado started yesterday. It's appearsbto be intermittent hearing it as I get into the truck. The first time I thought a bee or two followed me into the truck. Another time I just opened the driver side to to retrieve something from the door. The sound stops after 10 seconds or so, the truck has 30, 000 miles never had this noise before yesterday. If anyone has any ideas what it could be your response would be greatly appreciated.