General Squeak and Rattle Guide
| Subject: | General Squeak and Rattle Guide |
| Models: | 2002-2003 Chevrolet Venture |
| 2002-2003 Oldsmobile Silhouette |
| 2002-2003 Pontiac Montana |
Condition 1
Loud clunking noise at the rear of the vehicle.
Cause
There may be loose or cross threaded rear shock bolts. Refer to the illustration above.
Correction
Clean/tighten or replace the bolt.
Tighten
Tighten the bolt to 85 N·m (63 lb ft).
Condition 2
Loud clunking noise.
Cause
The exhaust may not be connected to an exhaust hanger. Refer to the illustration above.
Correction
Reinstall the hanger.
Condition 3
Loud "Clunking" noise at the rear of the vehicle.
Cause
The rear coil spring may be contacting the body.
Correction
Assure that there is no contact to the body. Reposition the spring if there is contact to the body. Refer to the illustration above.
Condition 4
Rattle in the overhead console.
Cause
There may be loose stock in the overhead console. Refer to the illustration above.
Correction
Lower the console and remove the loose stock.
Condition 5
The overhead console rattles.
Cause
The overhead console may not be clipped into the overhead bracket.
Correction
Push the console up until secure. Refer to the arrow in illustration above.
Condition 6
The wires above the headliner may be rattling or ticking.
Cause
The wires may not be conforming to the headliner.
Correction
Duct tape the wires to the headliner.
Condition 7
Loud overhead rattle.
Cause
The roof rack may be missing a screw.
Correction
Reinstall the screw.
Condition 8
Instrument panel rattle.
Cause
The instrument bolts may be loose.
Correction
Tighten the bolts.
