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Old 01-02-2008, 06:46 PM
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Roof rail cross bar noise

Now I know why Chevy doesn't include the cross bars with the roof rails.

I just had mine installed and found out that they "howl" between 35 and 45 mph. It's kind of annoying, but I get used to it. I asked my dealer about it, and he admitted that yes, they DO howl in the wind, but the noise stops when the sun roof is put up.

I carry a car top carrier when I travel, so I didn't really have a choice. For a rather expensive part, I wouldn't recommend them unless you absolutely need them.

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Old 01-02-2008, 07:00 PM
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Gee I have no noise with mine. They have been on for months, and my window is normally down, plus no sunroof.
Good luck with yours.
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Old 01-02-2008, 07:18 PM
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Maybe installing one of those permanent sunroof deflectors would stop the problem even when the sunroof is closed. Just a thought!!

Here's a link to an HHR net vendor that sells them: https://www.chevyhhr.net/forums/show...roof+deflector

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Old 01-02-2008, 07:36 PM
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I think somebody mentioned using the foam insulating pipe rap (the kind cut down the middle) and mount it along the x rail using a couple of turns of tape to hold it on. Said it stopped the noise.

Could be a cheap trial fix.
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Old 01-02-2008, 10:34 PM
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I may try a different brand like yakima, they probably do more testing for this kind of thing.
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