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I have 5k on my new sierra crew and during the last month I have noticed that when I make significant turns the body flexes and I hear the annoying sound of the rubber seals being compressed around the doors. I got out and pushed on the doors slightly from the outside and I can re-create the sound with very little force. This issue was not there at new (I would have noticed it then) and my guess is that the weather has something to do with this. Anyone have the same issues and know of a solution? Not sure if this is a dealer issue, but it is annoying as hell.

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I have 5k on my new sierra crew and during the last month I have noticed that when I make significant turns the body flexes and I hear the annoying sound of the rubber seals being compressed around the doors. I got out and pushed on the doors slightly from the outside and I can re-create the sound with very little force. This issue was not there at new (I would have noticed it then) and my guess is that the weather has something to do with this. Anyone have the same issues and know of a solution? Not sure if this is a dealer issue, but it is annoying as hell.

 

 

Try silicone spray followed by a touch of white lithium grease (just a trace). Put it on all the weather stripping including the seals under the hood and the hood bump stops. Works every time. :lol:

Trav_13 Senior Enthusiast

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I have 5k on my new sierra crew and during the last month I have noticed that when I make significant turns the body flexes and I hear the annoying sound of the rubber seals being compressed around the doors. I got out and pushed on the doors slightly from the outside and I can re-create the sound with very little force. This issue was not there at new (I would have noticed it then) and my guess is that the weather has something to do with this. Anyone have the same issues and know of a solution? Not sure if this is a dealer issue, but it is annoying as hell.

 

3M Squeak Stopping Tape....found a post on here about it in the tech section a few weeks ago cause I was having the same problem on my extended cab....it has been silent ever since I applied the tape!

Bluedog Enthusiast

Bluedog

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Fold the weatherstrip back and you will find a bunch of little holes. Spray a little silicone into as many as you can to saturate the inside of the weatherstrip. That seemed to cure mine completely.

 

Also there is a new roof rail weatherstrip available as well - not a recall, but if you complain the dealer should replace it...

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I have 5k on my new sierra crew and during the last month I have noticed that when I make significant turns the body flexes and I hear the annoying sound of the rubber seals being compressed around the doors. I got out and pushed on the doors slightly from the outside and I can re-create the sound with very little force. This issue was not there at new (I would have noticed it then) and my guess is that the weather has something to do with this. Anyone have the same issues and know of a solution? Not sure if this is a dealer issue, but it is annoying as hell.

 

3M Squeak Stopping Tape....found a post on here about it in the tech section a few weeks ago cause I was having the same problem on my extended cab....it has been silent ever since I applied the tape!

 

Travis I have been trying to fix this problem on my ex cab since i purchases. the noise comes from the top of the door where it meets the rear door. If I push out on the door while driving the noise goes away. Is this the same problem you experienced? I would love you know what you did exactly to solve it? I have so much grease on my seals right now its a mess and still making noise. Very annoying.

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Dmas

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Try this out, it worked on my Extended Cab.

 

 

#06-08-64-035E: Squeak/itching Noise in Upper Door Area (Install Squeak Reduction Tape) - (Apr 9, 2008)

 

 

 

Subject:Squeak/Itching Noise In Upper Door Area (Install Squeak Reduction Tape)



 

Models:2007-2008 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade EXT

2007-2008 Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado, Suburban, Tahoe

2007-2008 GMC Sierra, Yukon, Yukon XL, Yukon Denali, Yukon Denali XL

 

 

 

 

 

This bulletin is being revised to add the pickup models, remove the part number and change the procedure. Please discard Corporate Bulletin Number 06-08-64-035D (Section 08 -- Body & Accessories).



Condition

 

 

 

Do This



Don't Do This

Install 3M™ Squeak Reduction Tape

Do NOT replace the roof drip weatherstrip.

Some customers may comment on a squeaking or itching noise in the upper door area when driving.

Cause

 

 

 

This condition may be caused by the roof drip weatherstrip to door frame contact. This could occur at any or all of the doors.



Correction

 

 

 

 

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Install 3M™ Squeak Reduction Tape. Clean the top of all door frames and install 3M™ Squeak Reduction Tape 5430, P/N 06356.

Parts Information

 

 

 

Purchase 3M™ Squeak Reduction Tape locally.



Material Allowance is $10.71 (USD) per roll.

Two rolls per vehicle are needed.

Part Number

Description

06356

3M™ Squeak Reduction Tape 5430

Warranty Information

 

 

 

For vehicles repaired under warranty, use:



Labor Operation

Description

Labor Time

C9845*

Install Squeak Reduction Tape

0.3 hr

*This labor operation number is for bulletin use only. This number will not be published in the Labor Time Guide.

 

 

Trav_13 Senior Enthusiast

Trav_13

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I have 5k on my new sierra crew and during the last month I have noticed that when I make significant turns the body flexes and I hear the annoying sound of the rubber seals being compressed around the doors. I got out and pushed on the doors slightly from the outside and I can re-create the sound with very little force. This issue was not there at new (I would have noticed it then) and my guess is that the weather has something to do with this. Anyone have the same issues and know of a solution? Not sure if this is a dealer issue, but it is annoying as hell.

 

3M Squeak Stopping Tape....found a post on here about it in the tech section a few weeks ago cause I was having the same problem on my extended cab....it has been silent ever since I applied the tape!

 

Travis I have been trying to fix this problem on my ex cab since i purchases. the noise comes from the top of the door where it meets the rear door. If I push out on the door while driving the noise goes away. Is this the same problem you experienced? I would love you know what you did exactly to solve it? I have so much grease on my seals right now its a mess and still making noise. Very annoying.

 

 

I never did try pushing out on the door to see if it went away while driving....I just simply ordered the 3M Tape after reading the bulliten on here. I went around the tops of my doors and all the way down to where the weatherstripping ended...basically all the way down the A-Pillar to the end of the door on the front door, and all acrost the top of the rear door and then down to the end of that weatherstrip hope this helps.

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