Rattles
Racer
Joined: May 2001
Posts: 438
Likes: 1
From: Kansas City Missouri
2,200 miles and no rattles.
Take the roof out and see if they go away. I initially had a few noises from the roof panel but it was silent when removed. I plan to try the fix suggested here when I can find some of that sin-sei grease.
Take the roof out and see if they go away. I initially had a few noises from the roof panel but it was silent when removed. I plan to try the fix suggested here when I can find some of that sin-sei grease.
Safety Car
Joined: Nov 2003
Posts: 3,527
Likes: 0
From: Purdy MO
St. Jude Donor '15-'16,'18,'19-'20
Originally Posted by corvette1
2,200 miles and no rattles.
Take the roof out and see if they go away. I initially had a few noises from the roof panel but it was silent when removed. I plan to try the fix suggested here when I can find some of that sin-sei grease.
Take the roof out and see if they go away. I initially had a few noises from the roof panel but it was silent when removed. I plan to try the fix suggested here when I can find some of that sin-sei grease.
Instructor
Joined: Dec 2004
Posts: 188
Likes: 0
From: Dearborn Michigan
I've got one, Just to the left of my seat while driving over bumps, and its right next to my ear so I notice it alot. I have a convertible and I hear it only when the top is up. I Haven't had time to try and track it down yet.
Racer
Joined: May 2001
Posts: 438
Likes: 1
From: Kansas City Missouri
Originally Posted by VITIS
My rattle is still there with the roof off.
I hate hearing of these issues when mine is so quiet and rattle free. I can understand your frustration because it would bother me daily.
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Burning Brakes
Joined: Oct 2004
Posts: 982
Likes: 2
From: Falls Church VA
I have taken the top and still get the same rattle. How were you all able to narrow down the area where the rattle was coming from? I am able to point to a general area but not able to pin point the exact spot. Any suggestions?
Safety Car
Joined: Aug 2004
Posts: 3,966
Likes: 1,295
From: SouthEast PA
Unmodified C8 of the Year 2021 Finalist
2018 C7 of Year Finalist
Originally Posted by Violet
tight as a drum. no rattles even with the "stiff" (Z51) suspension. 
Safety Car
Joined: Nov 2003
Posts: 3,527
Likes: 0
From: Purdy MO
St. Jude Donor '15-'16,'18,'19-'20
Originally Posted by corvette1
I'm sorry to hear that. I hope you can track them down.
I hate hearing of these issues when mine is so quiet and rattle free. I can understand your frustration because it would bother me daily.
I hate hearing of these issues when mine is so quiet and rattle free. I can understand your frustration because it would bother me daily.
Heel & Toe
Joined: Mar 2005
Posts: 22
Likes: 0
i had tons
clutch pedal squeaked, trunk rattled from 3 different locations
i had one door taken apart at the dealer, and put back together to stop another rattle
speakers rattle in both doors still..
clunking noise coming from the rear of the car, was found to be a torn something or other in the FRONT of the car.. I'm still waiting on parts for that to be fixed.
The center console squeaked like crazy, and was re-seated - sounds a bit better now..
The weather strippings groaned something horrible on any angled pavement, but some silicone lube grease helped (but did not cure) the problem.
clutch pedal squeaked, trunk rattled from 3 different locations
i had one door taken apart at the dealer, and put back together to stop another rattle
speakers rattle in both doors still..
clunking noise coming from the rear of the car, was found to be a torn something or other in the FRONT of the car.. I'm still waiting on parts for that to be fixed.
The center console squeaked like crazy, and was re-seated - sounds a bit better now..
The weather strippings groaned something horrible on any angled pavement, but some silicone lube grease helped (but did not cure) the problem.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Feb 2001
Posts: 947
Likes: 46
From: Saint Cloud Florida
Over 4 months and 600 miles and probably the tightest car I've owned. Even with the Z51 package, not a single squeak or rattle. The shifter which made a noise when my hand was resting on it has even stopped. The squeak-rattle thing is one of my pet peeves. Hope those who have them gets them sorted out.
