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Old 09-26-2014, 04:13 AM
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I took delivery of my 2015 corvette a couple of weeks ago. I noticed that while the radio is playing, the driver side door rattles as the bass hits. It seems as if something is loose since the passenger door doesnt rattle at all. Has anyone else had this problem?
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I took delivery of my 2015 corvette a couple of weeks ago. I noticed that while the radio is playing, the driver side door rattles as the bass hits. It seems as if something is loose since the passenger door doesnt rattle at all. Has anyone else had this problem?
Hi graysilv,

Sorry you have concerns with your door rattling while the radio is on. Have you mentioned this to your dealership? We'd be glad to offer our assistance by reaching out to them on your behalf. If you need any assistance, please let me know.

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Old 09-26-2014, 04:35 PM
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Not with the radio but I notice a short vibration/buzz when the NPPs hit some perfect resonance with some part in the driver door. Only lasts a second but is somewhat annoying.
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Hi graysilv,

Sorry you have concerns with your door rattling while the radio is on. Have you mentioned this to your dealership? We'd be glad to offer our assistance by reaching out to them on your behalf. If you need any assistance, please let me know.

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Andraya,

I am currently out of state. I will definitely contact you as soon as I'm back to try and see what the problem is.
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I've taken my car to 3 different dealers for the infotainment screen flickering really bad and the door rattle issue with loud radio volume. They finally ordered a new screen but 11 days later do not even have it on its way yet. The door rattle : they told me not to listen to it so loud! For real. So today I took it to a local stereo shop and they said the supports inside the door might be broke. But they are going to look at the supports and dynomat the doors for 250. I am just afraid when they get the new screen they are going to turn down the amps somehow because the service writer already mentioned it might be putting out to much.
Old 09-28-2014, 12:44 AM
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The door rattle : they told me not to listen to it so loud! For real.
I would request the service manager to demonstrate the same MP3 file playing at similar volume in another C7.

The 3LT stereo in my C7 can play very deep bass VERY loudly. There are no undesirable vibrations anywhere -- except perhaps the fillings in my teeth!
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Originally Posted by graysilv
Andraya,

I am currently out of state. I will definitely contact you as soon as I'm back to try and see what the problem is.
Sounds great. We look forward to hearing from you!

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My 14' had a rattle in the door and when I took it in they had a Test CD that had different frequencies and they could reproduce the rattle. They fixed it and I was happy.

My 15 that I just got a week ago has the same rattle! I guess GM just doesn't learn.
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I've seen several cars (my 2014 Stingray included) that have a failed/inconsistent bond between the outer panel of the door and the structural support this is immediately behind it. The 10' woofer in the door can cause the door outer skin to rattle/buzz against the support. The condition can be addressed easily and permanently with dynamat, but the door will have to be taken apart to access the area in question.
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Originally Posted by runutzzzzz
My 14' had a rattle in the door and when I took it in they had a Test CD that had different frequencies and they could reproduce the rattle. They fixed it and I was happy.
Quite the trick as there's no CD player in the C7
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I have had drivers side door problems as well. My door panel has popped loose on the top front. I haven't noticed it vibrating though. I have an appointment on Wednesday at the body shop to have them reinstall the panel.





You can see that the clips have come loose and the panel is separated about 3/8".
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Originally Posted by KenHorse
Quite the trick as there's no CD player in the C7
LMAO, I'm use to saying Test CD from my car audio days! SD card / USB.

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