Just bought a 2007 Silverado crew cab Texas Edition, and it has a crackling noise that can only be h...
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Just bought a 2007 Silverado crew cab Texas Edition, and it has a crackling noise that can only be heard inside the cab, when the truck flexes on rough terrain. Any information would be appreciated.
08/23/2007, 12:05PM
Hi silverman,
I have friends that have other newer vehicles with the same type of issue. At least your dealership has tried to do something about it. They were told they had to live with it and nothing more. This could end up being something very small and inconspicuous. Like a broken/missed weld or a suspension (shock, control arm, sway bar) bushing.
I would set aside a couple of hours and maticulously scower the undercarriage of your truck for anything that could be loose or rattling. Also loook for small pathces of bare metal where something could be rubbing off the paint.
You might also want to get a couple of friends together to act like monkeys in the bed of your truck. They can rock it back and forth to try to recreate the sound. This may help you pinpoint the origin and convey it to the dealership on your next trip.
Good luck!
I have friends that have other newer vehicles with the same type of issue. At least your dealership has tried to do something about it. They were told they had to live with it and nothing more. This could end up being something very small and inconspicuous. Like a broken/missed weld or a suspension (shock, control arm, sway bar) bushing.
I would set aside a couple of hours and maticulously scower the undercarriage of your truck for anything that could be loose or rattling. Also loook for small pathces of bare metal where something could be rubbing off the paint.
You might also want to get a couple of friends together to act like monkeys in the bed of your truck. They can rock it back and forth to try to recreate the sound. This may help you pinpoint the origin and convey it to the dealership on your next trip.
Good luck!
GM has a bulletin out on this issue, I surprise no one gave you a copy.
The bulletin recommends that there be a weight of 200 to 500 Lbs. set over the axle.
This is supposed to be a test to see if it dissipates.
I have the same problem with my Silverado.
My truck actually shakes like an old 1950 model with a bad idler arm.
It vibrates between 45 to 55 MPH.
Curt
The bulletin recommends that there be a weight of 200 to 500 Lbs. set over the axle.
This is supposed to be a test to see if it dissipates.
I have the same problem with my Silverado.
My truck actually shakes like an old 1950 model with a bad idler arm.
It vibrates between 45 to 55 MPH.
Curt
I have the same problem. It only does it when I am going over uneven parking lots and roads and going slow. Somebody told me it could be the clutches in the positraction rear but the dealer opened it and checked it but nothing. They just sprayed some oil on the rear springs. Im starting to think its the seals around the doors.
I live in Houston so the weather changes every ten minutes so they are probaly sticking. All I know is didnt do it for the first couple months I have had it.
I live in Houston so the weather changes every ten minutes so they are probaly sticking. All I know is didnt do it for the first couple months I have had it.
Our 2007 Chev.Silverado also makes a cracking and popping sound inside the cab. It is worst when it is warm and muggy outside. The dealership has tried everything but nothing works. It is loudest at low speeds <25mph.Our turck has been in two different dealerships. It has been in the shop for almost 30 days. The truck did not make this noise for the first few months. Chevrolet tells us we are the only people in the USA with this problem. Does anyone else have this problem?
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