Chevrolet Cruze Repair Manual: Interior Windnoise
Warning: Refer to Assistant Driving Warning in the Preface section.
Interior windnoise is not heard when the window is lowered. Interior windnoise is caused by the air leaving the inside of the vehicle through a seal or a seam.
- Tape over the relief valves to cause added air pressure within the vehicle.
- Test drive the vehicle and listen for windnoise or a whistle.
- Pull the vehicle over and make the temporary repairs using masking tape. If you cannot determine the source of the windnoise, perform one or more of the following diagnostic tests:
- Air Pressure Test
- Soap Suds or Bubble Test
- Tracing Powder or Chalk Test
Special Tools and Equipment
Exterior Windnoise
Warning: Refer to Assistant Driving Warning in the Preface section.
Exterior windnoise is louder when the vehicle is driven with one or more
windows down. Exterior windnoise occurs when air passes ...
Other materials:
Removal Procedure
Warning: Refer to Approved Equipment for Collision Repair Warning in the
Preface section.
Warning: Refer to Glass and Sheet Metal Handling Warning in the Preface section.
Disable the SIR System. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling.
Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Bat ...
Radio Frequency Statement
This vehicle has systems that operate on a radio frequency that comply with Part
15 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules and with Industry Canada
Standards RSS-GEN/210/220/310.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1. The device may not cause harmful interferenc ...
Tire Pressure
Tires need the correct amount of air pressure to operate effectively.
Notice: Neither tire underinflation nor overinflation is good.
Underinflated tires, or tires that do not have enough air, can result in:
• Tire overloading and overheating which could lead to a blowout.
• Premature or irregula ...