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Whistling noise while on the highway

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#1 · (Edited)
First of all, I cannot seem to capture this on video in my car, go figure every time I have my camera with me it does not do it. But I did find a video online of the same noise in another model of car.

Basically, I hear the noise in the video when travelling at highway speeds, only between 65mph and 75mph, it actually stops if I go faster. Also if I turn the wipers on, the noise changes in rhythm with the wipers.

I have already used the forum search, and google as well, no joy.

Additional information: 2011 Cruze ECO, manual transmission, only 700 miles.

Any ideas?
 
#3 ·
The only things I am worried about:
1. if it is not doing it this afternoon (I already had an appointment)
2. and that there is no way to replicate the problem in the shop since it only happens at 65-75mph. They are doing to have to "try" something, drive it, "try" something else, drive it, etc. etc.:(
 
#4 ·
It could very well be wind noise around the front glass. The windshield is taped/glued into position and with sufficient pressure air could be actually causing the seal to vibrate and 'whistle'.

Just an idea--try using a pressure washer around the edges of the windshield and look for water inside the cabin. :th_coolio:
 
#5 ·
As best as I can tell the noise is coming from the top of the windshield from behind the mirror. This is ridiculous, it is like a dental drill in my ear. . . seriously the sound is actually painful to me.

Here is a link to a video of the noise in MY car:

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/16824212/DSCN0354.MOV

I am starting to feel really uneasy of the service department at my local dealership. They were talking this morning about using tape. I am having second thoughts about giving them my keys this afternoon. . .
 
#6 ·
Seems to be resolved

Dealership resealed the top of the windshield and it seems to be fixed now.

They said that they called GM, it is a known issue, just not enough reports to warrant a recall yet.
 
#8 ·
mine made the same noise. I put painters tape on the top seal of the windshield and it stopped doing it. the dealer resealed the windshield and it pretty much stopped. it has done it once or twice on a very windy day and when I was taking a cloverleaf off ramp on a hill. so they fixed it enough to where I was satisfied. mine was more of a flute noise and wasn't annoying but it was there. had no leaks either on the windshield when this happened either.

I read some other forums where some gmc trucks had the same problem and resealing the windshield did the trick.
 
#9 ·
My Cruze is doing kinda the same thing. I hear this low pitch squeal. Seems to be when I going about 60 - 65 or faster and only on hot days.

I had it at the dealer twice for this problem, and they "cannot reporduce customer's complaint". They look at me like I am crazy! I even videoed it on my cell phone, showed it to the mechanic and service writer. I was told that they would have to see it or hear for themselves!

Thanks for this info! I never thought about the windshield seal. Although I do not have any water leaking inside, I am heading back to the dealer with this page printed out!

Thanks!
 
#12 ·
Yeah, that was a detail I forgot to mention. It would only do it if the car body was hot, if I parked in the shade on a hot day it wouldn't do it. But in the sun it would.
 
#19 ·
well mine is doing again. it was pretty windy yesterday since we got a cold front and coming home from work on the highway it was doing it again but it seems to be louder and more intense and it really does sound like the video clip at the beginning of this thread.

gonna take it to the dealer and will update this thread when this time comes
 
#20 · (Edited)
Mine is doing the same **** thing! Speed sensitive...over 60-65, gusts of wind make it louder, following a car close makes it go away, etc. Weird thing is, I have not once heard it going to work in the morning, only seems to do it on the way home...have a 60 mile round trip commute. Its sounds like a loud mosquito inside my car. While using Bluetooth, people say they can hardly hear me because of it. SOOOOO IRRITATING!!

IF someone finds out what it is...PLEASE let me know, I dont want to go to the dealer not knowing if it will make the noise or not!!
 
#21 ·
2012 eco wind noise same as video

2012 eco with only 400 miles.My noise is the same as the video but only intermintant. I think it has to do with the air shutters open and closing.It happens betwwen 60 to 80mph.It's driving me crazy and don't want a mechanic tearing my car apart.ANY SUGGESTION
 
#22 ·
okay I got my wind shield resealed at the dealer Tuesday. They had to replace the the wind shield. After I got the car I immediately drove the car on a east/west highway and put the a/c to max recirculation mode and it was fairly windy (cold front was coming). No noise!! - Hope this solves the problem. One think I noticed is that my rear view mirror does not vibrate any more. I am wondering if it was the on star thing that the rear view mirror sits on. To me that seemed like the source of the noise.
 
#25 ·
JasonLS1,
I would suggest that you take your Cruze into your local dealership and have them look into this for you. If you would like me to contact your dealer to set up an appointment for you please send me a PM with your name, phone number, VIN and the days and times that you are available. Either way, please keep me posted on this.
Thank you,
Stacy Chevrolet Customer Service
 
#28 ·
JasonLS1,
I understand that. Please keep me posted with this issue. If you have any other questions, comments or concerns please feel free to contact me.
Thank you,
Stacy Chevrolet Customer Service
 
#30 · (Edited)
I am currently sitting at the dealership to get this fixed. I bought my Cruze last month and the noise started about a week later. After trying various things (e.g. Turning off radio, AC, opening/closing windows and sunroof), I am at a loss. It doesn't always happen either. For days, my husband thought I was crazy because it never happened when he was in the car. Finally it happened when he was in the car. The only thing I can narrow down is that it normally happens when the car is warmed up and it starts around 50 mph and normally goes away at 65.


UPDATE: so the repair specialist tells me my car is done. She said that the noise I am hearing is the turbo and it's normal. I told her that I have a Volvo turbo and I have NEVER heard that noise before and it is not normal or the turbo in my opinion. They claimed that they did a test ride and nothing sounded out of the ordinary. Apparently the noise did not occur during the alleged "road test". This is plausible since the noise only occurs at certain speeds when the car is warm. I said that the noise was not normal and not fixing it was unexceptable. After going on another test ride with the "master" mechanic, the noise occured and he agreed with me that it was not the turbo and it was not normal. So...it is back in the shop. They are keeping it overnight to try to isolate the problem. I am crossing my fingers that they will fix the problem!

Another update: apparently the trim on the windshield is causing an air leak. they said they must replace the entire windshield as the trim cannot be fixed. They had to order it so I will have to put up with the whistling for while longer.
 
#36 ·
Arnoldbe,
I am happy to hear that your dealer was able to get this issue diagnosed for you. I would like you to keep me posted on the progress with this issue. If you have any further questions, comments or concerns please feel free to contact me anytime.
Thank you,
Stacy Chevrolet Customer Service
 
#31 ·
That is exactally the same "flute" noise I am hearing in my new Cruze! At first the dealer told me I was hearing the turbo and it was normal. Well I've had a Volvo with turbo for 7 years and I have NEVER hear that noise before. They claim to have test drove the car and didn't hear that noise. Later their "master" mechanic and I took it out on the highway and, thankfully, he heard the noise. He agreed it wasn't the turbo and feels it is the windshield. Hopefully they can get this fixed. It's efing driving me CRAZY!!!
 
#33 ·
I also heard this sound for the first time on my 2011 last weekend. It was VERY hot outside and it happened around 73 it was almost constant when I got up to 80. My sound is almost the same sound except for your noise, from your video, is a little bit louder. I tried to explain the noise as a distant toy horn! Calling dealer tomorrow! :)
 
#37 ·
Yecartem,
I would like you to keep me posted on the progress with your dealer. If you have any questions please feel free to contact me anytime.
Thank you,
Stacy Chevrolet Customer Service
 
#34 ·
The mechanics at the dealer taped off different parts of my windshield and then drove it on the highway to isolate where the flute sounding noise was coming from. They located a spot on the top of the windshield where there is a leak caused by the trim on the windshield. They said that the trim is not servicable and ordered a new windshield. Hopefully that will fix the issue!
 
#43 ·
dieseljunkie,
I would like you to keep me posted on the progress with your dealer. If you have any questions please feel free to contact me.
Thank you,
Stacy Chevrolet Customer Service
 
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