Roof rail cross bar noise
#1
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.
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.
#3
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
TomR
Here's a link to an HHR net vendor that sells them: https://www.chevyhhr.net/forums/show...roof+deflector
TomR
#4
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.
Could be a cheap trial fix.
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