Chevrolet Cruze Repair Manual: Squeaks and Rattles
Note: 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.
Symptoms - Squeaks and Rattles
Table 1: Rattle Coming From the Side Rail
Table 2: Rattle Under Vehicle at Higher RPM
Table 3: Thump From Rear of Vehicle on Bumps
Table 4: Glass Knock Coming From the Rear of the Vehicle When Driv ...
Other materials:
Installation Procedure
Align the body side outer panel reinforcement.
Clean and prepare the attaching surfaces for welding.
Position the body side outer panel
reinforcement on the vehicle.
Verify the fit of the body side outer panel reinforcement.
Clamp the body side outer panel reinforcement ...
Thread Repair
General purpose thread repair kits are available commercially.
Warning: Refer to Safety Glasses Warning in the Preface section.
Note: Refer to the thread repair kit manufacturer's instructions
regarding the size of the drill and which tap to use.
Always avoid any buildup of chips. Back ou ...
StabiliTrak® OFF Light
This light comes on briefly while starting the engine. If it does not, have the
vehicle serviced by your dealer.
This light comes on when the StabiliTrak system is turned off.
If StabiliTrak is off, the Traction Control System (TCS) is also off.
If the TCS is off, the system does not assist i ...
