I have a 2006 2.4 LT and every time I open any of the doors I get a creak. I just purchased the vehicle before winter so haven't really had a chance to delve into it.

Quick sprayed it with some WD40 but to no avail.

I sounds like plastic creaking when you open any door. Its most definitely coming from the door hinge stopper that holds the door open but Im open to ideas as to how to fix it.



I actually watch a video of an HHR that does the exact same thing and its an '06.

LISTEN at :37 sec
http://youtu.be/fa15dExhGTk



None of the doors are hanging up on any of the body panels so maybe its just a random design quirk we'll have to live with.

Any ideas

Thanks,
HHR_carnatic

 

All the hinge parts have to be greased, including the plastic slider bar that keeps the door from swinging open too far. WD40 just wont do it. Start off with spray lithium grease. Spray it into the bar opening. Open & close the doors several times to work it in-then do it again. WD40 will just wash any grease out that is left in the hinges.

Mike

Oh-and by the way-Welcome to the forum.

 

Welcome to the sute, white lithium grease sprayed or swabbed on the slider will take the squeek out of it, at least it did for my 07

 

Rule of thumb on any vehicle is not to wait to lube the doors when they either hang up or make noise. You should address them a few times a year. Some cars need it more depending on the door hinge.

 

GM Owners Manual suggests using a product called Superlube. I've been using this product for a little over 20 years for various lubricating areas that I do not wish dust and dirt to collect on. Hinges are one of these area.

Oh, and it comes in a tube, spray can and a coffee can shaped tube.

As hyper mentions, whatever you select as a lube product, regular maintenance will prevent further aggravations.

 

to the forum HHR_carnatic!

 

Anybody notice the weird URL on the link the OP supplied - looks like youtube but isn’t.

I’m not clicking on it.

 

I couldn't resist. I clicked it. It is youtube. Not sure why it has the funny looking address. Actually a good video for anyone who wants to replace an interior door handle without replacing the entire door panel.

 

Looks like youtube bought the domain and is redirecting; so it is safe.

Yes, it is a good video

 

I just bought the car like I said, and then it turned straight winter here. Haven't really had a chance to do some regular upkeep yet.

Thanks!

LOL idk I pulled it from YouTube share link.

Thanks for the input and welcome.

HHR_carnatic