Chevrolet Cruze Repair Manual: Exterior Windnoise

Chevrolet Cruze Repair Manual / General Information / Air/Wind Noise / 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 over the body panels, the seams, or the openings. Use the following items during the test drive in order to aid in the detection of leaks:

Mechanic's stethoscope or heater hose
Masking tape-51 mm (2 in) width
Strip caulk
A water soluble marking pencil

While driving, determine the location of the exterior windnoise by lowering one window at a time. If the location corresponds with the condition in step 2, pull over and make a temporary repair with 51 mm (2 in) wide masking tape.
Tape over the gaps and the moldings one at a time. Test between each taping. Taping over the gaps and moldings will correct the condition.
Temporarily repair the condition with masking tape. Adjust the tape when needed.
Continue testing in order to determine if the noise has been eliminated or other leak areas exist.
When all the reported leak conditions are located, make permanent repairs using the proper alignment techniques and the sealing materials.

Tracing Powder or Chalk Test

Clean the weatherstrips and the contact surfaces with cleaning solvent. Apply powder or chalk in an unbroken line to the contact surface of the weatherstrip surrounding the perimeter of the sus ...

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 veh ...

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Engine Oil Messages
CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON This message displays when the engine oil needs to be changed. When you change the engine oil, be sure to reset the Oil Life System. OIL PRESSURE LOW — STOP ENGINE This message displays if low oil pressure levels occur. Stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible and do ...

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 ...