How To Stop and Fix The Dash Rattle In a 2014 - 2018 GMC Sierra and Chevrolet Silverado
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- čas přidán 15. 02. 2023
- In this video Sean goes over how to fix that annoying under dash rattle in your 2014 - 2019 Chevy Silverado or GMC Sierra. This is a very simple task that requires almost no automotive knowledge, and several basic tools.
First you will start by unscrewing the dash panel located under the steering wheel. Then, remove the panel taking extra care that you do not break any of the six clips holding the panel into place. Once removed, tighten down all of the loose screws. Once the loose screws are tight, replace the panel and screw it back in. Yes, it is that simple!
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Please let us know in the comment section if this video helped you out and let us know what kind of videos you want to see from us in the future. If this doesn't fix the problem, most likely you have one of the million other rattles these trucks can produce. Please let us know where you are hearing the rattle and we would be happy to help solve the issue by making a video about it.
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Nothing so annoying than a rattle in your car, great fix
Thanks Henk!! 🤙
You mean there's a better fix than a sand bag sitting on my dashboard? Thanks for the video.
Hahaha
My rattle was caused by loose nuts on the battery brackets. Someone in this comments section mentioned this as a possible cause. So thanks to a comment on this video I was able to solve my rattle problem. My rattle clearly sounded as though it was coming from the dash near the windshield on the driver’s side. I would probably have bet money that the rattle was coming from that area. I watched this video and removed the cover plate beneath my steering wheel and was very disappointed to find that the 4 screws behind that panel were not loose. The rattle was DRIVING ME CRAZY! As I combed through the comments on this video I saw where someone mentioned that the battery bracket nuts could be loose. I thought there was no way that loose bracket nuts on the passenger side under the hood could cause a rattle that appeared to be from beyond the steering wheel. I found that one of my battery bracket nuts was loose. I tightened it. Problem solved. The rattle stopped completely.
This was my issue was about to trade my wife’s truck in NOPE FIXED IT the bolt was completely gone no more rattle!!!!!
This! Was having the same rattle sounded like under dash under windshield. Annoying after 2 hour daily commute. Couldn’t figure it out. Popped the hood after reading this… loose bracket. Tightened it all up and it went away! Thanks!!
i just had my battery replaced and my rattle started. i took the dash cover off and didn't find anything loose. i checked the battery area but i think i need to look again. it sounds the same as you described.
This is awesome , I’ve been trying to figure this out for weeks now
Glad I could help! Let me know how it holds up for you.
I only found out about this video from the reference you made in the head unit replacement video. I have a 2014 Silverado and sure enough, the bottom-right screw was loose enough to remove with my fingers. I NEVER thought there would be a video that explained the fix. CZcams is awesome. I fixed it in about 2 minutes. Thank you!
I'm glad we could help! Sorry it took so long to find out video.
This fixed my 2015 Sierra and I thank you profusely for the great video illustrating the problem and solution.
Glad it helped!! 🙂
Great video! Rattle was driving me nuts, and as many have said here, it was NOT where it sounded like it was coming from. I took out my whole media and climate control section to no avail... but that gave me a chance to solidify some of those modules with a padded tape because several of them were loose fit as well.
One of the four bolts just fell out when I took the panel off, and one other bolt was working it's way out as well. Thank you again
Glad we could help! Those things love to work there way out.
Lol so I just came across your channel watching a stereo install, then this video popped up. If you only knew how long I dealt with this noise. Easiest fix i ever done. Thank you
Glad we could help you out! Sorry it took so long to find us..lol
Appreciate the video, man. This was driving me crazy. At least now every nut on my drivers side has been checked and tightened. I was convinced my wife dropped an earring in the vent on the dash.
Glad we could save you some headache. Now you don't have to blame your wife! 😂 Haha
I was wrong. Going to the end of my drive was no near far enough to test it out afterward. It's still there but sounds Identical to what you showed in the video.
I’ve been dealing with this on my 2018 for months. This video nailed it!
Glad we could help! 🙌🤙
Just did this and took no longer that 15 min start to finish. All four screws were at least loose, and one was completely floating around. Excellent video and solved the problem completely.
Awesome! I'm glad to hear this video was helpful. Thanks for watching. 🤙
Thank you for the video. Pulled my panel and sure enough top right screw was loose. Seemed to be the reason for the rattle. Then I noticed my son also had a box of fishing weights on the passenger door cup holder. Time for a test drive.
Hope it helps fix your issue!
THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU
No problem at all!!
I've got similar rattle and it sounds like it's coming from either the head unit or the passenger side, i will check today to make sure those bolts are tight thanks for the vid
Let us know if this fixes your issue.
@TheBrothersWorkshop took it apart yesterday and the 2 screws were tight. The sound is coming from somewhere else
THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!!!
No problem!! Glad we could help. 🤙🏻
Work like a charm but I used blue loctite
I should have done that. Great idea!
Thanks!
Glad I could help!
I have a 2021 chevy silverado 2500 and i have that rattle and the dash underneath is different. I managed to find 2 screws but they were tight. I just couldnt get the bottom off by the ignition button and my rattle sounds like its around that area.
Thanks for the video bro just fixed my 2016 gmc sierra I had one bolt that was loose it was driving me crazy I tightened all 4 of them tight as hell I appreciate man I was about to bro g it to the mech. Shop to get looked @
Glad it helped and saved you a trip to the shop.
Can I ask where you found your loose screw(s)? I have a 2017 GMC Sierra with a sqeaking noise that's driving me crazy.
Thank you
Watch the video.. he explained it very well.. easy fix good luck
@@BigHeard92 Thank you! I will give it a try
I just tight mine on my 2017 but it's still rattling on the upper dash. Gonna try to get it fixed.
Thank You! Would a drop of medium/blue Loctite be OK here too?
Yeah, that would really hold them in place. I would have done that but I ran out.
😂 same person must have been putting those screws in for years and not tightening them. Oh I think I would have put some thread locker on them when reinstalling. Thanks for the tip. My 2017 hasn’t had this issue but it only has 3800 miles on it. Probably will have this issue eventually
There is a good chance that it will happen. Give it another 50k miles. 😂
I have a rattle that i am pretty sure is coming from the cowl panel. Can you make a video on how to remove that and check it out?
I can, but I would check this rattle first. It can appear to travel through the cab. You might be surprised.
Have the 2015 Sierra ... So where's the lock-tight to keep that from happening again ?
I didn't have any handy. You can put some on if you want to, but I didn't.
@@TheBrothersWorkshop ***Thank you, so far no real problems with dash rattles ... EXCEPT my passengers seat upright rattles .. Do you have any ideas on how to best tighten the back of the seat ?
Is this similar in tahoes? My wife's 2017 tahoe is getting a rattle in the dash aswell.
I'd be willing to bet this is a similar fix.
@ TheBrothersWorkshop tightened these bolts a few months back and I have a new clicking/ticking noise from the same area when I’m on a slightly rough road or hit bumps. Any clue as to what else could be loose up there?
In our 2014 Silverado, we had a noise coming from the steering column area. Unfortunately, I was never able to track it down.
I believe that’s what’s happening to me, I will check it out when I get home.
Was this the fix you needed?
Not home yet, but sure sounds the same. I took the two fuses out so the fans stopped running on full blast. By taking out the two fuses the temperature for the radiator started working, so we just got home without running the fans, weather is cool here. Will have to order the part and will let you know, might be awhile, because I work close to home and don’t need to run the fans yet.😊
I had a vibration in the dash that would worsen at about 1600 to 1900 rpms.(2017 duramax). The heater core hoses were the cause of the problem. I zip tied the 2 hoses by the transition area from rubber to the heater core. This put some pressure on the lines and that silenced the vibration. Took me a month to figure it out.
Thanks for sharing!
I'm having a similar noise on my 2023 chevrolet silverado. Could this be the same fix?
Possibly, give it a shot.
Awesome truck!!
Thanks dude! 🤙
I have a 2017 GMC Sierra 1500 Base Truck. I have the same rattling noise, but the noise in my truck is coming from the driver side vent area, at least it sounds like its coming from there. I'll take any advice please, thank you!
These noises seem to travel but I would check this first. It's so easy why not?! Next make sure the glove box screws and the cabin air filter are all secure.
@@TheBrothersWorkshop Thank you I appreciate your response, I've narrowed the noise down to the driver side vent in the corner, the squeak comes and goes. Is this a common issue with the trucks? Thank you
My goodness... I'm hoping this is my issues. I thought it was something with the transmission. Took it to the shop and they said the rattle was my Torque converter and transmission needs to be replaced.. Did all that, pulled out of the shop got a little down the road and sure enough it still does it. Now I question if I really needed a new trans.... GRRRR. I noticed mine really only does this when its in V4 mode and just barley on the gas and as soon as I give it gas it goes away. I'll have to look into this tonight!!
Bottom right screw was loose, but that wasn’t it. Really thought that might do it. It’s coming from somewhere in that area.
is the 2020 silverado disassembly the same as these year vehicles?
It's a different body style, so I won't think so.
Did you replace the headlights?
No, not for this truck. No need to.
My 2020 Sierra does this as well.. Drives me nuts 😡
Hopefully you can get it fixed!
I’m getting more of a squeaky static sound from the dash driver side. It’s driving me crazy. It goes away at higher speeds though
That's an odd noise. Have you tried fixing it yet?
@@TheBrothersWorkshop nope don’t know where to even start. I may take it to the dealership see if they can find it and get a quote
Let us know what you find out!
I have this same rattle!!
@@123inning9 Me Too!
This didn't fix my rattle sadly
Unfortunately, there are many rattles in these trucks.
Did that as well .But still hearing a buzzing sound. Seems like when I push the steering wheel in it goes away .Any Thoughts?
I had this issue as well. I believe it's something loose within the column. Mine was under warranty and they replaced the entire steering column.