Dash rattle

[2001Yukon]

What would be making a rattle on the driver's side dash. It sounds like a tin plate (firewall?) or something. Only happens on rough roads and bumps.

I've looked underneath the dash and see nothing. Short of ripping the dash out (waiting till I get my new stereo) then what could it be?

 

[Rivieraracing]

Sounds kind like you and I have the same noise going on,mine makes the noise somewhere at or under the steering wheel in the dash, let me know what you find if you tear yours apart!!

 

[PUGLIA]

Yeah, I have that on my 02 Tahoe. On the driver's side, behind the dash, there is a metal brace running horizontally along the bottom. If you hear it rattle reach down with your hand grab the dash and you'll hear it stop. A quick fix is to fold up some paper and slip it in between the metal brace and the dash. I am still working on a more permanent solution, just haven't had a lot of time or keep forgetting about it till I get on the road. I will post something when I figure it out.

 

[Rivieraracing]

Yeah, I have that on my 02 Tahoe. On the driver's side, behind the dash, there is a metal brace running horizontally along the bottom. If you hear it rattle reach down with your hand grab the dash and you'll hear it stop. A quick fix is to fold up some paper and slip it in between the metal brace and the dash. I am still working on a more permanent solution, just haven't had a lot of time or keep forgetting about it till I get on the road. I will post something when I figure it out.

Yeah, post a picture of what area you are talking about when you get a chance, I've tried what you mentioned and it didn't work but I may still be grabbing at the wrong area of the dash!

 

[PUGLIA]

Ok here you go. It is the metal brace the emergency brake release is bolted to. I hope you can see it from the picture. I can actually push up on the brace and get it to squeak. I hope this helps you.

 

[Rivieraracing]

Cool, I think I see what you are talking about, I will have to go out and check mine out!! Thanks for the pic!

 

[PUGLIA]

No problem, let me know if you come up with a fix!

 

[Abn Panzer]

My noise was caused by a loose wire connection. Didnt look as thought it woul have been the cause and might never have found it if I didnt notice a broken zip-tie. When stopped the wires looked like they should have but when I moved/hit bumps it would 'tick'/cause a rattle sound.

Just noticed your mount of the Brake controler....
Is that what it is?

If so... You have it mounted correctly? Does it work well like that?
I ask as I have Tekonsha P3 (Looks similar to the pic and why I ask). I understood that it had to be parrallel to the ground (+/-).

is mine, but it looks as though your manual-overide would be easier to reach if you needed to use it.

 

[PUGLIA]

Yes, I have the P3 as well. I love it and it works great! I pull around 4,700lb's for my biz frequently I have never had a problem with it. I watched the DVD a few times and mounted it the way they did. It works great I can see the screen and yes reach the manual brake overide! It has an automatic leveler built in and you are able to mount it from 0-70*. I am short and do not have monkey arms so I would much rather have quicker access to the manual overide in case of an emergency!

 

[Z71Tahoe2004]

My noise was caused by a loose wire connection. Didnt look as thought it woul have been the cause and might never have found it if I didnt notice a broken zip-tie. When stopped the wires looked like they should have but when I moved/hit bumps it would 'tick'/cause a rattle sound.

Abn Panzer:
Where did you find the loose wire connection? Where did you see the broken zip tie? I've got the same problem and it's driving me nuts.

 

[Z71Tahoe2004]

My noise was caused by a loose wire connection. Didnt look as thought it woul have been the cause and might never have found it if I didnt notice a broken zip-tie. When stopped the wires looked like they should have but when I moved/hit bumps it would 'tick'/cause a rattle sound.



Just noticed your mount of the Brake controler....
Is that what it is?

If so... You have it mounted correctly? Does it work well like that?
I ask as I have Tekonsha P3 (Looks similar to the pic and why I ask). I understood that it had to be parrallel to the ground (+/-).

is mine, but it looks as though your manual-overide would be easier to reach if you needed to use it.

Abn Panzer:
Where did you find the loose wire connection? Where did you see the broken zip tie? I've got the same problem and it's driving me nuts.

 

[Z71Tahoe2004]

Cool, I think I see what you are talking about, I will have to go out and check mine out!! Thanks for the pic!

Rivieraracing - did you ever figure out what was causing that rattle you talk about in this thread? I've got the same problem and am having trouble finding anything. It's killing me.

 

[Blue 04 Z71]

Bumping an old thread. Mine truck is doing the same thing and I've had my interior ripped apart for months trying to find it. I have since pulled my console and have had my wife drive and I still cannot find the source of this sound. Driving me nuts. I have replaced the lower steering bearing and the Intermediate steering shaft.

 

[Canuck Dave]

Bumping an old thread. Mine truck is doing the same thing and I've had my interior ripped apart for months trying to find it. I have since pulled my console and have had my wife drive and I still cannot find the source of this sound. Driving me nuts. I have replaced the lower steering bearing and the Intermediate steering shaft.

Check your brake pedal. It has a nylon bushing that will wear out.

 

[superjet223]

I had this in my Yukon. I found mine was the kick panel itself. There are two screws on the bottom to remove. I noticed it was just a little tight causing the panel to touch/rattle against the metal brace behind it. I put a few sticky pads on the brace (like you'd put on chair legs with wood floors) which somewhat fixed it. I'd hear it intermittently and found just loosening the panel screws has solved it. Nothing since. Good luck


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[Cory Lambo]

I have the same issue...cant find it for the life of me....im ready to get rid of this thing its driving me crazyyyyy ive torn every thing apart even put in new shocks....cant find anything

 

[MPDano]

Ha ha, me too. I thought I got it by finding a missing bolt on one of the heats shields over the drivers side exhaust. It helped but I can still hear it internally. I''ll need to look for some loose wiring under the dash to see this resolves it