I just recently purchased a 2000 Silverado ext cab Z-71. The only real problem that I have run across is wind noise coming from the plastic piece of trim right below the windshield. It sounds like it's vibrating or something, only does it when I get up to interstate speeds. Anyone experienced this? Anyone find a easy fix for it? Thanks, DeeRHunteR
do you have a bug deflector on hood? reason i ask is my 99 silverado did this, BUT only after i installed one on her. now i have a 2000 z71 BUT dont have a deflector and have NO probs. i am told that there is one deflector out there that is the best, BUT sorry cant remember brand, BUT it follows the curves in the hood, and with this one i have been told thetre is no problems. hope this helps
Yes I have a bug deflector on it.
I have a 2004 GMC Sierra Ext. Cab with a GM bug deflector. I notice wind noise starting at 30 mph and have noticed that it is worse if I don't slam the two doors hard enough. Just gently closing them causes more noise. I drove another new GMC to see if it did the same thing. The second one I drove with my salesman just to see if it was my truck or a common occurrence. The second one didn't have the bug deflector. Mine was installed by the dealer when I bought the truck. It's a bit annoying on this price truck, but overall I love the truck.
Forgot to add that the second truck did the same thing starting at about
30 mph.Had a Auto Ventshade bugflector on mine that really howled at interstate speeds. Took it off and put on a bugflector 2 (wraps around the corners of the hood) and the noise went away.
On the "99 Silverado's, there was a problem with the windshield making a wind noise. The dealer sealed the side pieces with silicone and stopped it. Later I had to replace the windshield due to a rock damage and they used a updated (according to the installer) trim and so far after two years, no wind noise. Don't know if GM fixed problem or not on 2000 and later models.
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No wind noise at all on my 2004 Silverado. Mighty pleased, because my
2002 Honda Odyssey van has a LOT of wind noise at the windshield. Was beginning to think there was something wrong with my ears.Marshall
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