My center console has creaked from the beginning. I stopped it previously by sliding a "shim" underneath the driver side of the console, which applied pressure and stopped the creaking. Today, I took the whole console apart and found the real problem.

While installing my new B&M shifter, I decided to inspect the center console unit while I had it off. I always figured it was creaking just from flexing since it is plastic. But after taking it off, I flexed it and could not reproduce any creaking. I also flexed the little tabs that hold it in place, and they did not creak either.

So, I half-installed the console, and noticed that there was creaking sounds coming from the tabs. Apparently when it is installed, the tabs rub up inside their holes and creak. The tabs I am talking about are the ones that have metal clips attached to them (there are 4 of them total, 2 on each side).

However, upon further inspection, I found a second source of creaking. I pressed on the mounts of the radio, and they creaked as well. The creaking was coming from the area around the mounting bolts. The radio is attached to the car with bolts, which hold together plastic against plastic.

I went ahead and greased the center console tabs, as well as the radio mounting bolts. Reinstalled everything, did some driving on bumpy roads: no creaking anymore

If anyone has some pictures of the center console torn up I could highlight the problem areas. Hopes this helps the battle against creaking,

Joe

 

Joe - You dog! you got it out before me!
I always thought I caused the creaking due to my leg pushing against the console. I tore down everything - an all day job, sorry I didn't think of pics.
I found the same here . . .EXACTLY!
I used DuPont Multi-use lubricant everywhere its sets up dry and it's not oily or greasy. Formulated to work with all plastics and metals (It's what Boeing uses).

 

I also used a spray-on type grease that dries into a solid. Hopefully it lasts for a long time, otherwise I'll be tearing apart my console again and putting on a better grease!

 

pics would be awesome, I have the same issue from my center console in the G35 and I am sure the vette will have it too..it would be great to remember this and also some pictures would be really awesome..

 

Thanks for the tips, i have the same problem and will now do the same.

 

I can't seem to find any pics of a torn apart console, but if someone else can find them, I will be glad to point out the problem areas. I cannot take pics myself as I already have the console installed.

Joe

 

THANKS!

Brian

 

Mine creaks also, thanks for the tips. I'll try the fix this weekend.

 

Thanks for sharing.

Gee I wonder if we should tell GM about this fix?

 

Where would a fellow find this DuPont Multi-use lubricant? Auto Parts Store???

My console creaks like hell is is a great source of embarrassment when a friend lays his left knee over on the console -- of if I do.

 

Thanks for the info. I recently had my auto volume control replaced and told the service folks about the creaking. They were familiar with the problem and did some things to correct it while they were working on the switch. It seems to have worked.