Annoying dash creaking

19Nasty1le · 07-13-2020, 11:14 AM

Anyone found a fix for this yet? I know it’s been discussed it’s that plastic piece just below the glass on the dash, so annoying especially on the highway or shittier roads with lots of bumps

minn19 · 07-13-2020, 11:56 AM

I have so many creaks/rattles, I don’t know where to start. I chalk it up to the nature of the car and just turn up the radio.

Vigilante375 · 07-13-2020, 01:20 PM

It's funny that everyone else gets their own version of a rattle/squeak from driving on paved roads.

I drive on bumpy, sandy, muddy dirt roads a few times a month and there's only 1 slight rattle/squeak on the dash by the a pillar. Mine could be easily fixed but I hardly notice it anymore.

I thought someone had mentioned that you'd have to take the dash off then put some padding under the area that needs it.

JasonGofast · 07-13-2020, 05:32 PM

Yea mine still comes from those silver pieces in the dash and the doors whenever the bass is kicked up. I've unfortunately learned to live with it.

LT4Greg · 07-13-2020, 05:33 PM

My ZL1 does it too depending on the road/road conditions and the 2016 2SS I used to own had a dash rattle/creak too.

Chutzpah · 07-13-2020, 06:43 PM

And this another reason why I love my convertible...top down, you don’t hear that stuff, perfect! Odd noises drive me nuts..

Wish I knew of a simple fix to pass on to you.

Cleancoupe · 07-13-2020, 06:53 PM

The simple solution is the right pedal

DFW_Muscle · 07-14-2020, 12:03 PM

I was "blessed" with sensitive hearing and can hear certain frequencies most others cannot, and a lower volume levels than most can. I have taken portions of the dash apart chasing rattles. It's better but not 100%. On my car, the biggest offender was the plastic HVAC ducts connecting vents. It's not very well supported within the dash, and can bang around a bit. Also, squeaks from plastic on plastic clips. I have quite a bit of strategically placed sound deadened and window ribbon butly to combat this. If these noises don't bother you too much, I would leave it alone. Chasing rattles is a rabbit hole.

PROMETHEUS · 07-14-2020, 12:45 PM

Windows down and music up!

07-13-2020, 11:14 AM	#1
19Nasty1le Craig Drives: 2019 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Peterborough, ON Canada Posts: 443	Annoying dash creaking Anyone found a fix for this yet? I know it’s been discussed it’s that plastic piece just below the glass on the dash, so annoying especially on the highway or shittier roads with lots of bumps __________________

07-13-2020, 05:33 PM	#5
LT4Greg Drives: 2017 Camaro ZL1 Coupe Join Date: May 2016 Location: Georgia Posts: 5,875	My ZL1 does it too depending on the road/road conditions and the 2016 2SS I used to own had a dash rattle/creak too. __________________ ZL1 Coupe, PDR, Exposed carbon fiber hood insert, My Link with Nav, M6 6 speed and Silver Ice Metallic. Mods done: ceramic window tint, GM Accessories Camaro floor mats and Roto-Fab CAI.

07-13-2020, 11:56 AM	#2
minn19 Drives: 22 ZL1, 20 Taco, 20 Cayenne S Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: MN Posts: 624	I have so many creaks/rattles, I don’t know where to start. I chalk it up to the nature of the car and just turn up the radio.

07-13-2020, 01:20 PM	#3
Vigilante375 Drives: 2018 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Georgia Posts: 1,419	It's funny that everyone else gets their own version of a rattle/squeak from driving on paved roads. I drive on bumpy, sandy, muddy dirt roads a few times a month and there's only 1 slight rattle/squeak on the dash by the a pillar. Mine could be easily fixed but I hardly notice it anymore. I thought someone had mentioned that you'd have to take the dash off then put some padding under the area that needs it.

07-13-2020, 05:32 PM	#4
JasonGofast Used to own a ZL1 Drives: '16 Z06 Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: TX Posts: 279	Yea mine still comes from those silver pieces in the dash and the doors whenever the bass is kicked up. I've unfortunately learned to live with it.

07-13-2020, 06:43 PM	#6
Chutzpah Drives: Wild Cherry LT1 Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 1,977	And this another reason why I love my convertible...top down, you don’t hear that stuff, perfect! Odd noises drive me nuts.. Wish I knew of a simple fix to pass on to you.

07-13-2020, 06:53 PM	#7
Cleancoupe Drives: 18 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Florida Posts: 705	The simple solution is the right pedal

07-14-2020, 12:03 PM	#8
DFW_Muscle Drives: 2018 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: DFW Posts: 199	I was "blessed" with sensitive hearing and can hear certain frequencies most others cannot, and a lower volume levels than most can. I have taken portions of the dash apart chasing rattles. It's better but not 100%. On my car, the biggest offender was the plastic HVAC ducts connecting vents. It's not very well supported within the dash, and can bang around a bit. Also, squeaks from plastic on plastic clips. I have quite a bit of strategically placed sound deadened and window ribbon butly to combat this. If these noises don't bother you too much, I would leave it alone. Chasing rattles is a rabbit hole.

07-14-2020, 12:45 PM	#9
PROMETHEUS Drives: 2019 ZL-1, Shadow Gray, Sold Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Fredericksburg, VA Posts: 1,390	Windows down and music up!

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