2016 Dash Rattle - Solution

rudyb · July 18, 2018

If your dash rattles and it drives you insane, carve out an hour or two and take care of it. You'll thank yourself every time you drive it.

A combination of large (3/8"x1/2") and small (1/8"x1/4") weather stripping worked well for me.

Use a combination of thick and thin on the driver side vent-headlight switch panel.

Two thin pieces are used behind the driver side panel near the clamps that hold the assembly to the dash.

Three large strips are used under the steering wheel. Be sure to check for loose bolts as described here. My bottom two were loose.

Several thin strips are used behind the passenger side vent assembly.

Two more strips are directly attached to the vent assembly prior to reinstalling the fuse box cover.

Congratulations! You're $40,000 Silverado doesn't sound like an $800 Silverado!

sk · July 18, 2018

Great idea or can also use flocking tape. GM recommends Kent Moore (you can buy sheets of it at the dealership) or you can get off-brand rolls like this:

https://www.amazon.com/J-V-Converting-FLOCK-1-BLK05833-Flocking/dp/B01B5FNRA8/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1531937181&sr=8-3&keywords=flock+tape

It works a little better since the adhesive is stronger and the tape itself is not as thick as weatherstripping.

Donstar · July 18, 2018

Good tips, but not what I would recommend if your vehicle is still covered by warranty. I keep a note of any such annoyances and have them dealt with when I take my truck in for service. No need to fix faults that are covered for free repair! I appreciate that many do their own service and it is often easier to fix stuff yourself. My dealer is very close and it is easy to take my truck in for repairs.

Sierra Dan · July 18, 2018

GM should include weather stripping tape as an option or accessory for the upcoming 2019 T1 trucks.

It would go well with the paint stick to increase throttle response!

rudyb · July 18, 2018

5 hours ago, sk said:

Great idea or can also use flocking tape. GM recommends Kent Moore (you can buy sheets of it at the dealership) or you can get off-brand rolls like this:

https://www.amazon.com/J-V-Converting-FLOCK-1-BLK05833-Flocking/dp/B01B5FNRA8/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1531937181&sr=8-3&keywords=flock+tape

It works a little better since the adhesive is stronger and the tape itself is not as thick as weatherstripping.

Thanks for the tip. I've seen this on the truck, but didn't know what it was called or where to find it!

3 hours ago, Donstar said:

Good tips, but not what I would recommend if your vehicle is still covered by warranty. I keep a note of any such annoyances and have them dealt with when I take my truck in for service. No need to fix faults that are covered for free repair! I appreciate that many do their own service and it is often easier to fix stuff yourself. My dealer is very close and it is easy to take my truck in for repairs.

Ideally, I would prefer your approach. I also don't feel responsible for taking care of things that shouldn't be an issue, but apparently I'm not good at dealing with the Chevy house. They usually give me some response like "...operating within acceptable parameters" or "not covered under warranty". I feel like I need a lawyer each time I bring them an issue.

Ozer · July 19, 2018

Usually couple good hits with my fist resolves the issue for a bit

Ill have to try this

rrmccabe · July 19, 2018

Yea I need to do something with the faux woodgrain trim on the passenger side of my console. It does not bzzzzz often when it does I can touch it and it stops. Slight annoyance.

sk · July 19, 2018

23 hours ago, Donstar said:

Good tips, but not what I would recommend if your vehicle is still covered by warranty. I keep a note of any such annoyances and have them dealt with when I take my truck in for service. No need to fix faults that are covered for free repair! I appreciate that many do their own service and it is often easier to fix stuff yourself. My dealer is very close and it is easy to take my truck in for repairs.

I agree but I got sick of 2 local dealers not solving my initial rattle on the passenger side of the console. I found a TSB that showed the Tech where to put flocking tape on the Synthesis trim on the side of the floor console. The TSB had the Kent-Moore part number listed. I checked with my local Parts Department and it cost $6 a sheet. I bought a sheet and using the TSB did the fix myself in 5 minutes. It was worth my time and it worked so good to fix the squeaks and rattles that I just bought an entire roll of it and use it whenever I have the issue somewhere else (I actually fixed squeaks in 2 other GM vehicles we own the same way). The tape is the same stuff the factory uses at many locations under the dash and around harnesses so you really aren't doing anything different than GM would do (except you are getting it done faster!)

davidsp101 · April 23, 2019

On 7/18/2018 at 1:08 AM, rudyb said:

If your dash rattles and it drives you insane, carve out an hour or two and take care of it. You'll thank yourself every time you drive it.

A combination of large (3/8"x1/2") and small (1/8"x1/4") weather stripping worked well for me.

Use a combination of thick and thin on the driver side vent-headlight switch panel.

Two thin pieces are used behind the driver side panel near the clamps that hold the assembly to the dash.

Three large strips are used under the steering wheel. Be sure to check for loose bolts as described here. My bottom two were loose.

Several thin strips are used behind the passenger side vent assembly.

Two more strips are directly attached to the vent assembly prior to reinstalling the fuse box cover.

Congratulations! You're $40,000 Silverado doesn't sound like an $800 Silverado!