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Ever since Ive owned my Aveo, on any day I had any kind of head wind, Ive heard a howling noise, and Ive noticed its worse when I can actually feel the wind hit the car. So, I know its not brakes or bearings.
I was wondering if anybody else has experienced the same problems. It drives me nuts. :x
i believe its the wind hitting the mirrors....i wouldnt say its a problem because there is nothing wrong with the car, you hear alot of outside noise when in the aveo
pretty much what sam said
I know last night with that wind coming out of the NW, it was aweful on my drive to Lawton.
I noticed when I hit the wipers, and the driver side arm came vertical, it stopped. I thought about timing it just right and pulling the fuse when the wipers were in that position just to get some relief. I guess next time I will fold the mirror in.
I tried drowning it out with the stereo, but you know how the stock decks are in these things. :roll:
:lol: i drown every noise out with my stock system....squeeking brakes, suspension noise and wind
The only howling noise I've ever heard was when I found out that the top right corner of the windshield didn't have any sealer on it.
i get a howling every time it is windy out here, which is pretty often.....i do live in fontana after all. so theres nothing wrong......just the poor aerodynamics of the car :roll:
Thats what I kinda figured, but just kinda wanted someone else to kinda confirm it. Its a shame I dont have a wind machine so that I could experiment with different mirrors, different windshield weather stripping, etc.Quote:
Originally Posted by khan4rtist
I get howling every time it's windy. I don't even know where it's coming from. I notice that it stops when I crack my window, yet, the noise is not coming from the window when it is up. It sounds almost like it is coming from the roof. I have a 2007 Aveo LS. Did you figure out anything? Also...here is a question about squeeky brakes form another post I made today:
I have a question about my 2007 Aveo LS. When I bought it the brakes squeeked (I bought it used). They will squeek every time I push the brakes in slightly. They don't really squeek when I push the brakes in hard. Nonetheless, it is annoying when my brakes squeek all the time! I took it to the dealership where I bought it (2X). Both times they told me that the brakes were like brand new and that they wouldn't change them. They told me brakes on Aveos are metallic and not ceramic because they're made to be affordable and that all metalic brakes will squeek like that. He said that everyone has that problem, but the brakes are fine. Is this true? I would NEVER purchase a new car with squeeky brakes. I don't think anyone would.
There is another thread that covers this, it's air coming around the doors. I will post the link here. Also take it to the dealer and file a complaint, hopefully we can get a recall going to fix the issue for free.
http://www.aveoforum.com/forum/f81/f...gh-winds-9234/
My 04 has the same problem, the window regulator is messed up, the driver front window on mine leans forward a little. when your not driving (actually in motion) roll your window down 2 to 3 inches, grab the top of the window at the back and try to pull it toward the front of the car. if it moves forward, the regulator is messed up. i have tinted windows, when mine is howling, I can look at the top back corner of the window and see the edge of the tint which should be hidden by the rubber window moulding. As for the brakes, the techs at the dealership can take care of that, it just sounds like they dont want to. I have had my 04 aveo for almost 3 years, I have never had any noise at all from the brakes. i had 108,000 miles when I bought it, at 110,000 miles just for my own sake, I did a front brake job utilizing the oem pads from chevy, at 140,000 miles no squeaking or grinding and I still have 80% pad leftQuote:
Originally Posted by mexitydye
I put on an adhesive backed door strip over each front door rubber top trip as one poster mentioned doing. No more whistling.
Steve
the pic may not be the best, but this is what I am dealing with, you can see the gap between the tint and the rubber moulding and the edge of the tint should be under the moulding. I wish I could get away with just adding more weatherstripping. I can get a new regulator for $45, but then I have the task of actually replacing it. its not a hard job but Im tired of pulling the door panels off, everytime I pull it off something on or in it breaks LOL
which one did you buy?Quote:
Originally Posted by Avezoh
i have rolls of the stuff, but not part numbers that would transfer to help people out here (unless they wanted 200ft)
I know a few people on here have mentioned it, but i havent looked for the "short" version, and since yours works, and i am guessing pretaped? its what people should get.
I'd have to find another Lowe's ( which isn't near where I live ). It was in their weatherstripping/garage seals segment but the box listed boat and automotive applications. If I think to next time I'm at Lowe's somewhere, I'll look. I recall it cost me about 10 bux for 12-15 feet. If I can- I'll take photos- it has a row of two or three parallel ribs on the topside.
Steve
Took photos during a lull in the rain- will post tonight ( it's me b'day ) late.
Steve
Here's the intro pics
sometimes when your windows arent up all the way, very tight against the upper window sill, you will get a howling noise. mainly with the front windows, specially a problem with manual windows. But when its really windy there is still a howling noise and the antenna makes a slight noise. took the antenna off and there was a little less howling.
Never thought of the antenna. Hmm.