Wind noise problem?

S10 · Post by **S10** » Fri Sep 01, 2006 5:31 am

I have a 02 S-10 and when the windows are up, at highway speeds, I get wind noise. I thought it was the gaskets around the doors, so I replaced all of them. Then I was at a car wash and had the A/C running that day. I noticed soapy air bubbles forming at the corner of the windows. So now I know where the air leak is. Is there a way to fix this or am I stuck with the wind noise? Has anyone else had this problem?

Thanks,
Don Z.

doughboy5499 · Post by **doughboy5499** » Fri Sep 01, 2006 6:00 am

Are the bubbles on ALL the windows or which ones are we speaking of?

S10 · Post by **S10** » Fri Sep 01, 2006 6:52 am

The bubbles are on the corners of all of the windows.

F9K9 · Post by **F9K9** » Fri Sep 01, 2006 6:56 am

S10 wrote:The bubbles are on the corners of all of the windows.

I take it that the bubbles are on the exterior of the windows?

ZR5?

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GM Data wrote: Info - Proper Positioning of Roof Luggage Carrier Crossrails to Avoid Windnoise #03-08-67-001 - (Feb 3, 2003)
Proper Positioning of Roof Luggage Carrier Crossrails to Avoid Windnoise

2002-2003 Chevrolet S-10 Crew Cab Pickups

2002-2003 GMC Sonoma Crew Cab Pickups

with Sport Crew Appearance Package (RPO ZR5)

The models listed above may come equipped with an adjustable roof luggage carrier assembly. The crossrails of the luggage carrier assembly are set in a certain position upon delivery to the dealership/customer.

The original delivered position of these crossrails may contribute to a windnoise condition. Use the following information to properly position the crossrails in order to avoid possible windnoise.

1.* (1) This is the as-delivered position of the forward crossrail.
2.* The first arrow from left shows the recommended position of the forward crossrail.
3.* The second arrow shows the recommended position of the rear crossrail.

Position the forward crossrail 245 mm (9.6 in) from the luggage rack opening as shown above. The rear crossrail should be positioned farthest to the rear of the rack. This should reduce the wind noise/rush that may be experienced by the occupants.

S10 · Post by **S10** » Fri Sep 01, 2006 6:59 am

Yes, I saw the bubbles appear with the A/C running. It is mostly the front windows, near the mirrors.

F9K9 · Post by **F9K9** » Fri Sep 01, 2006 7:11 am

S10 wrote:Yes, I saw the bubbles appear with the A/C running. It is mostly the front windows, near the mirrors.

That is just the air going out of your vehicle. Not what you are hearing, I am sure.

Post by **HenryJ** » Sat Sep 02, 2006 6:46 am

The air pressure relief valve on the back of the cab should be the only place air would escape. I suppose if it was sealed , or plugged, excess pressure could build up?

I don't really know what to do about your problem if new weatherstrip did not fix it.

Post by **Walt** » Sat Sep 02, 2006 8:37 am

Is the wind noise coming from the corners of the actual windows, or the doors? My front driver's side door has an air leak at the front of the door, just above the mirror. It causes excess noise, and drips a bit when it rains hard. I fixed it by pulling on the part of the door a bit. I guess you could say I slightly bent that part of the door.

Jim · Post by **Jim** » Sat Sep 02, 2006 11:39 am

If the weather strip isn't contacting the door enough in the corners you will get wind noise. Solution get the weather strip out closer to the door. You need to bend the pinch weld the striping slides onto. A hammer and a small block of wood will do this nicely. You will need to remove the "B" pillar trim to do this if your noise is where mine was

F9K9 · Post by **F9K9** » Sat Sep 02, 2006 12:52 pm

It appears that yesterday's Crisis is today's low priority

S10 · Post by **S10** » Mon Sep 04, 2006 7:46 am

f9k9 wrote:It appears that yesterday's Crisis is today's low priority

For some reason, I could not log on to the website yesterday. I am looking over what everyone has written so far. I will be looking at the pinch weld today. I did notice that the rubber strip that runs along the bottom of all the windows, on the outside of the doors, just sits there. I can lift it off the doors when the window is down. Is this supposed to be like that? Maybe this is where the noise is coming from?

I will dig into this a little farther and try the ideas post here.

Thanks,
Don Z.