AdventurePoser

We've picked up an annoying metallic buzz that seems to be somewhere in the front of the car. It is intermittent and occurs more often above 35 mph.

It's kind of hard to describe other than the above. It almost sounds like a screw is loose; a buzzy, tinny sound that is very annoying.

Anyone have any ideas of where to look?

Thanks, and happy Thanksgiving weekend!

graj6

Front as in inside the car or the actual hood?

I have an annoying little buzz that's coming from the speaker area right in front of the steering wheel and near the windshield. I'll be dropping it off sometime in January to get it fixed at the dealership.

cowboys223

Check the small center air vent above the radio. Hold the slide lever that directs the airflow between your fingers, and see if the sound goes away. It probably will. Very common, and annoying, issue.

joemessman

Check your visors and make sure they are locked in place.

bearphoto

My garage door opener that is hooked on my visor buzzes if the metal clip is touching the hard plastic on the visor. Also does it above 35 mph.

RonC7

Remove everything behind the info screen and empty cup holders, glove box, and console just to eliminate those areas.

AdventurePoser

I don't think it is in the dash or hood. The sound really seems to be coming from the very front of the car...

AdventurePoser

That's a great tip...I've taken everything loose out of the car that I can find. I'll give it another go, just to be sure...

wgood

Let me know or post what they find because mine does the same thing and its in the same area !!! The sound is like popping popcorn using one of the old Jiiffy Pop on top of the stove !!!! Thanks Wayne

AdventurePoser

Good luck on your repairs as well. I'm going to follow the suggestions above and see if I can rectify the problem. If not, mine will go into the shop as well. Aaargh.

Chevy Cust Svc

Hi AdventurePoser,

I see that other forum members have provided some great advice, but I wanted to offer my assistance as well. Please feel free to send me a private message with your full contact info, VIN, current mileage, and preferred dealership if you're interested in making a diagnostic appointment.

I hope you had a happy Thanksgiving!

Corey K.
Chevrolet Customer Care

Chevy Cust Svc

Hey graj6,

Please feel free to let us know when you plan to drop your 'vette of with your dealer. We'd be happy to work alongside them to ensure this concern is addressed.

If this interests you, please include your full contact info, VIN, current mileage, and dealer in your private message.

Thanks,

Corey K.
Chevrolet Customer Care

Chevy Cust Svc

Hi Wayne,

If you are interested in visiting your dealership to have this addressed, please don't hesitate to send me a private message! We'd be happy to assist in scheduling an appointment, and can document this concern in our system for further review.

Have a great night,

Corey K.
Chevrolet Customer Care

AdventurePoser

I had a Saleen Mustang that made a similar noise. It turned out a screw on the protective panel over one of the cats had vibrated loose...making a very similar 'buzzy' sound. We'll see!

Cruncher

Depending on the Chevy service department where you take it to, it will be: "it's normal" or "we don't hear anything".

Good Luck.

yeller z06

The first time I ever took a Chevy in to have a rattle fixed, I got the car back with the radio turned up to 11 and the comment "we couldn't hear it".

Now I don't even bother.

hisvett

Yup, had the same issue except mine would happen at 1500 RPM....sounded like a buzz/vibration coming from inside the dash. My dealer is awesome to work with; I called my service writer and asked if I could have a mechanic ride with me...no problem. When we went for a ride, he had me power brake the car up to 1500 RPM then popped the hood....it was the fuel line. He said there is a tech bulletin on this issue; they replace the fuel line and all is good....been over 5K miles now.

AdventurePoser

I'll check this as well. Due to stormy weather, I haven't had the car out in the past week....

graj6

Will do, just to be clear I haven't had issues with this dealership - they've gone out of their way to fix things and help me out. Hopefully they fix this too when I take it in January (haven't fixed a date yet).

AdventurePoser

Corey, thank you. As soon as it stops raining, I'll be taking the car out and trying to isolate the rattle. If that doesn't work, I'll contact Power Chevrolet here in Newport OR.