Rattling/vibrating glove box door

[jhilario72]

Hi all. I have a 2003 Denali XL, and the glove box door vibrates while I am driving and makes a squeeky noise. Only annoying when the radio isn't blasting Has anyone had this issue and how did they fix it? I could put some velcro strips on the inside to keep the door closed more tightly, but was wondering if anyone fixed it mechanically? Will replacing hinges or the latch help?

Thanks!

 

[SilverSport]

is there anything in your glove box that could be vibrating???...with the recent colder weather here in ChicagoLand, I discovered that a pen I had in the smaller section of the glove box was vibrating...moving it cured most of the noise...

I suspect some of it is just the vinyl and plastic components reacting to engine vibrations and similar inside these older vehicles

Good luck with your Denali XL

Bill

 

[gooffeyguy]

On my 2001, the little spring in the glove box latch that keeps a bit of tension on it broke and caused the latch to rattle. I wasn't sure how to get the door apart to replace the spring so I just broke off a pencil eraser and used some needle nose to stick it onto the broken spring part inside the latch to take up space/act like a rubber isolator.

Don't know if this is your problem or not, but easy to check by lightly pulling the latch and see if there is a bit of play

 

[Joseph Garcia]

If you can identify where the noise is coming from (assuming that 2 pieces are rubbing together somewhere and creating the noise), put a piece of electrical tape on one of the surfaces that is rubbing.

 

[OR VietVet]

Same problem on my 05. It is the latch. I got the new latch but it is a bear/PITA to disassemble the cover. I have yet to replace the latch. At this point, I think a new cover is in order. They are available at ebay.

 

[mattbta]

Mine has since day 1 when purchased new October of 2004. I looked into the latch - seems you need to drill out rivets and it attaches a different way? It's way down on my list... LOL

 

[jhilario72]

So I looked at my glove box latch assembly and found that the plastic housing where the latch bar (maybe called a latch eye) is screwed into (2 screws) is cracked and a piece broke off, so it is loose. Now the glove box closes (hook engages the eye) but since there's a lot of play the glovebox light stays on because there's not enough force to keep the switch pressed, so I had to disconnect the light switch connector. Now I'm looking for a pewter grey glove box assembly (probably the whole thing door and housing/trim)

 

[OR VietVet]

So I looked at my glove box latch assembly and found that the plastic housing where the latch bar (maybe called a latch eye) is screwed into (2 screws) is cracked and a piece broke off, so it is loose. Now the glove box closes (hook engages the eye) but since there's a lot of play the glovebox light stays on because there's not enough force to keep the switch pressed, so I had to disconnect the light switch connector. Now I'm looking for a pewter grey glove box assembly (probably the whole thing door and housing/trim)

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[Fless]

So I looked at my glove box latch assembly and found that the plastic housing where the latch bar (maybe called a latch eye) is screwed into (2 screws) is cracked and a piece broke off, so it is loose. Now the glove box closes (hook engages the eye) but since there's a lot of play the glovebox light stays on because there's not enough force to keep the switch pressed, so I had to disconnect the light switch connector. Now I'm looking for a pewter grey glove box assembly (probably the whole thing door and housing/trim)

My '04 LT doesn't have a glove box light. I feel cheated.

 

[OR VietVet]

My '04 LT doesn't have a glove box light. I feel cheated.

It's a Denali thing.

 

[ivin74]

So I looked at my glove box latch assembly and found that the plastic housing where the latch bar (maybe called a latch eye) is screwed into (2 screws) is cracked and a piece broke off, so it is loose. Now the glove box closes (hook engages the eye) but since there's a lot of play the glovebox light stays on because there's not enough force to keep the switch pressed, so I had to disconnect the light switch connector. Now I'm looking for a pewter grey glove box assembly (probably the whole thing door and housing/trim)

Can you post a picture of the light, my suv does not have it. I was scammed by GM. I wonder how hard would it be to retro fit?

 

[OR VietVet]

Stop and think. Do you really need a light in the glove compartment?

 

[SilverSport]

I'll have to check my 2005 Denali but I didn't think I had one...perhaps just burned out...but then OR VietVet is right...do I really need one????

Bill

 

[mattbta]

It's a Denali thing.

It's an 03+ thing. Same reason I didn't have front footwell lights nor rear door courtesy lights nor under hood light.

 

[Tonyrodz]

So I looked at my glove box latch assembly and found that the plastic housing where the latch bar (maybe called a latch eye) is screwed into (2 screws) is cracked and a piece broke off, so it is loose. Now the glove box closes (hook engages the eye) but since there's a lot of play the glovebox light stays on because there's not enough force to keep the switch pressed, so I had to disconnect the light switch connector. Now I'm looking for a pewter grey glove box assembly (probably the whole thing door and housing/trim)

I have a used one.

My '04 LT doesn't have a glove box light. I feel cheated.

03 was the last year for the glovebox light. It can be retrofitted, or just get a used one from a junkyard.
This is the light switch you'll need for the retrofit.
You'll need to cut out the blank square to the right of the metal latch. I'm not sure how you'd do the wiring tho.

 

[jhilario72]

How much do you want for the used one? My color code is 922 (grey)

 

[jhilario72]

So I looked at my glove box latch assembly and found that the plastic housing where the latch bar (maybe called a latch eye) is screwed into (2 screws) is cracked and a piece broke off, so it is loose. Now the glove box closes (hook engages the eye) but since there's a lot of play the glovebox light stays on because there's not enough force to keep the switch pressed, so I had to disconnect the light switch connector. Now I'm looking for a pewter grey glove box assembly (probably the whole thing door and housing/trim)

and FYI, sorry I used the wrong terminology, the "latch bar" is a latch striker.

 

[Tonyrodz]

How much do you want for the used one? My color code is 922 (grey)

Just hit me with a reasonable offer. Not sure how much it'll cost to ship tho. I'm in 07734.

 

[jhilario72]

Just hit me with a reasonable offer. Not sure how much it'll cost to ship tho. I'm in 07734.

Thanks for the offer. I found the part on eBay, shipping for free from NY. It's $130 for the whole assembly (glove box door & bezel trim). Color code 922 (grey) and is also from a 2003 Denali.

 

[Tonyrodz]

Thanks for the offer. I found the part on eBay, shipping for free from NY. It's $130 for the whole assembly (glove box door & bezel trim). Color code 922 (grey) and is also from a 2003 Denali.

Np. Sounds a little expensive, but if you're happy that's all that matters.