GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

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.

  1. Tape over the relief valves in order to cause added air pressure within the vehicle.
  2. Test drive the vehicle. Listen for windnoise or a whistle.
  3. Pull the vehicle over. Make the temporary repairs using masking tape. If you cannot determine the source of the windnoise, perform 1 or more of the following diagnostic tests:
  4. •  Tracing Powder or Chalk Test
    •  Air Pressure Test
    •  Soap Suds or Bubble Test