2016 rattles

ragin_cajuns · March 10, 2016

I brought my new 16 SIerra into the dealer yesterday to take care of a few rattles. One in the upper dash around the windshield and another that seemed to be under or behind the steering column or gauges. They called me a few hours later and said both were fixed under an existing bulletin. They added insulation to under the trim piece along the dash where it meets the windshield and the same bulletin called for insulation against an inverter under the steering column area. I don't have the bulletin number with me right now.

I haven't heard the rattle under the steering column again yet but the dash one is still there - sounds different now but still there so I plan to take it back next week.

Anyone else have experience with these rattles?

15 Z71 · March 10, 2016

I have a 15 Sierra sle, and it started making a rattling noise up by the left dash speaker. I have not taken it in yet as I'm afraid they will mess with it and make it worse. Prob have them look at it next oil change.

Half_ton · March 10, 2016

I have a 15 Sierra sle, and it started making a rattling noise up by the left dash speaker. I have not taken it in yet as I'm afraid they will mess with it and make it worse. Prob have them look at it next oil change.

order some felt tape on amazon, and apply to the edges on your dash (the long piece that sits against the windshield and speaker covers), you'll have to remove the a pillar covers to get it out, but $12 and 35 minutes I was done. I'll try to find the pics on my phone.

15 Z71 · March 10, 2016

Thanks. I hope that's where its at. At least that where it sounds like.

ANazir · March 10, 2016

I have this sound that sounds like a small rock chip hitting my windshield up where the dash and windshield meet occassionally. Like a lil cracking sound. I check my windshield every time and theres no actual crack.

(no its not actual rock chips hitting the windshield)

ragin_cajuns · March 18, 2016

order some felt tape on amazon, and apply to the edges on your dash (the long piece that sits against the windshield and speaker covers), you'll have to remove the a pillar covers to get it out, but $12 and 35 minutes I was done. I'll try to find the pics on my phone.

Ever find those pics?

Used tape like this? http://www.amazon.com/Yosoo-Universal-Flannel-Squeak-Adhesive/dp/B0169U1X7I/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1458302933&sr=8-1&keywords=automotive+felt+tape

Half_ton · March 18, 2016

The small thin black is from the factory felt, the wider loooong strips are mine

Sorry it too so long, I had to search Facebook for them as I deleted them from my phone. I'm doing this from a work computer which is a no no, so I'll post link of tape later. Hope this helps

Half_ton · March 18, 2016

Jvcc felt-06 polyester felt tape

ragin_cajuns · March 18, 2016

Thanks.

is that tape in the circled area too? are those tabs that insert into something? i haven't taken that piece off to investigate yet.

what about those metal clips i pointed to? those are the source of squeaking?

Dunc · March 18, 2016

I have a 15 Sierra sle, and it started making a rattling noise up by the left dash speaker. I have not taken it in yet as I'm afraid they will mess with it and make it worse. Prob have them look at it next oil change.

order some felt tape on amazon, and apply to the edges on your dash (the long piece that sits against the windshield and speaker covers), you'll have to remove the a pillar covers to get it out, but $12 and 35 minutes I was done. I'll try to find the pics on my phone.

Was your rattle when just driving or due to the bass from the radio? I have a rattle due to the bass and it seems to be on the passenger side. I was trying to determine if these pictures might apply to my situation. I've had the rattle since day one of ownership and just can't deal with it anymore.

crewl1 · March 18, 2016

Was your rattle when just driving or due to the bass from the radio? I have a rattle due to the bass and it seems to be on the passenger side. I was trying to determine if these pictures might apply to my situation. I've had the rattle since day one of ownership and just can't deal with it anymore.

That sounds more like a bad or loose speaker. I would take it in. The dash speakers are supposed to be high passed so could it be coming from the door?

Edited March 18, 2016 by crewl1

15 Z71 · March 18, 2016

Was your rattle when just driving or due to the bass from the radio? I have a rattle due to the bass and it seems to be on the passenger side. I was trying to determine if these pictures might apply to my situation. I've had the rattle since day one of ownership and just can't deal with it anymore.

I think mine is the plastic piece up by windshield. If I hold it it stops.

Half_ton · March 18, 2016

Thanks.

is that tape in the circled area too? are those tabs that insert into something? i haven't taken that piece off to investigate yet.

what about those metal clips i pointed to? those are the source of squeaking?

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yes i wrapped the tabs, but used a screwdriver to open the clips. no more rattles.

To the guy asking about radios- it rattled regardless of radio operation.

SC_Mike · March 18, 2016

That sounds more like a bad or loose speaker. I would take it in. The dash speakers are supposed to be high passed so could it be coming from the door?

Mine does the same thing, it drives me and my wife crazy. i cant seem to find the source, but it rattles when music is playing.