front door panel squeaking
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front door panel squeaking
new to sight and have a ?. does anyone have a problem w/ there door panels squeaking and bulging when they put there power windows up. 01 sonoma.
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HenryJ
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I remember reading the fix some where...I'll have to check the Techline articles to see if I can find it.
The usual answer is to either lubricate, insulate, or isolate.
The furry side of self adhesive velcro cut into thin strips works pretty well for the insulate / isolate trick.
The usual answer is to either lubricate, insulate, or isolate.
The furry side of self adhesive velcro cut into thin strips works pretty well for the insulate / isolate trick.
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It was in the manual-
Important
Squeaks and rattles are caused by improperly controlled relative motion between vehicle components. There are 4 ways to prevent squeaks and rattles.
#Attach the component that squeaks or rattles securely.
# Separate the components that squeak or rattle to prevent contact.
# Insulate the components that squeak or rattle.
# Insulate low uniform friction surfaces to eliminate stickslip motion.
Interior Trim - Itching Noise , The trim panel contacts the window.
1. Remove the door trim panel.
2. Remove the garnish molding.
3. Trim 2-3 mm (0.08-0.12 in) from the garnish molding for clearance.
4. Reinstall the garnish molding.
The door lock pillar molding rubs on the door trim panel. Fix=Apply low friction tape (GM P/N 22586239 or equivalent) to the door lock pillar molding.
The rear edge of the window garnish molding rattles. Fix=Insulate the inside of the window garnish molding with foam tape.
Rattle Noise at Latch , Misalignment of striker to latch.
1. Look for witness marks on the locking cam.
2. Remove/install washers to the striker.
3. Align the striker to latch.
The inner door panel rattles. Fix=Shim the inner and the outer door panels with foam tape in the center of the door.
The stepwell tread pad is rubbing against the bottom of the door. Fix=Refit the stepwell lip.
And welcome to the forum
Important
Squeaks and rattles are caused by improperly controlled relative motion between vehicle components. There are 4 ways to prevent squeaks and rattles.
#Attach the component that squeaks or rattles securely.
# Separate the components that squeak or rattle to prevent contact.
# Insulate the components that squeak or rattle.
# Insulate low uniform friction surfaces to eliminate stickslip motion.
Interior Trim - Itching Noise , The trim panel contacts the window.
1. Remove the door trim panel.
2. Remove the garnish molding.
3. Trim 2-3 mm (0.08-0.12 in) from the garnish molding for clearance.
4. Reinstall the garnish molding.
The door lock pillar molding rubs on the door trim panel. Fix=Apply low friction tape (GM P/N 22586239 or equivalent) to the door lock pillar molding.
The rear edge of the window garnish molding rattles. Fix=Insulate the inside of the window garnish molding with foam tape.
Rattle Noise at Latch , Misalignment of striker to latch.
1. Look for witness marks on the locking cam.
2. Remove/install washers to the striker.
3. Align the striker to latch.
The inner door panel rattles. Fix=Shim the inner and the outer door panels with foam tape in the center of the door.
The stepwell tread pad is rubbing against the bottom of the door. Fix=Refit the stepwell lip.
And welcome to the forum
"Speed doesn't kill, suddenly becoming stationary does." - Richard Hammond
"Speed is just a matter of Money - How fast do YOU want to go?"-Mechanic from Mad Max-
If at first you don't succeed - Don't take up Skydiving! - ThunderII KE7CSK
I this something we're supposed to do 
or dealer 
My panel started rattling last winter.
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