GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

Caution: An assistant should drive the vehicle while the technician checks for the location of the reported condition. Otherwise, personal injury could result.

Interior windnoise is not heard when the window is lowered. Interior windnoise is caused by the air leaving the inside of the vehicle through a seal or a seam.

  1. Tape over the relief valves to cause added air pressure within the vehicle.
  2. Test drive the vehicle and listen for windnoise or a whistle.
  3. Pull the vehicle over and make the temporary repairs using masking tape. If you cannot determine the source of the windnoise, perform one or more of the following diagnostic tests: Tracing Powder or Chalk Test, Air Pressure Test, Soap Suds or Bubble Test in this sub-section.