Body - Wind Noise From Side Mirrors Above 50 MPH
TECHNICALBulletin No.: H12-10-04
Date: May 25, 2012
Subject: Wind Whistle Noise From Door Side Mirror Above 80 Kph (50 mph)
Models:
2007-2012 Chevrolet Caprice, CSV, Lumina, Omega
2011-2012 Chevrolet Caprice PPV
2009-2010 Daewoo W200 Veritas
2008-2009 Pontiac G8
2008-2012 Vauxhall VXR8
Condition
A wind whistle noise may be heard from the front door side mirrors when driving at speeds above 80 Kph (50 mph).
Cause
A gap between the side mirror bracket attachment boss and the gasket results in a whistle noise.
Correction - Vehicle Production
A production improvement is currently being developed.
Correction - Vehicles in Service
1. Remove the mirror from the door as per service instructions.
2. Remove rubber gasket from mirror paying careful attention not to tear foam tape. Refer to Figure 1.
3. Using scissors cut two strips of Gaffer/Race tape 5mm x 28mm and one strip 5mm x 47mm (standard Gaffer/Race tape roll width). Refer to Figure 2 and 3.
4. Carefully apply the long strip of Gaffer/Race tape around the circumference of the front attachment point. Refer to Figure 4 and 5.
5. Using the shorter Gaffer/Race tape strips repeat step 4 to the rear attachment points (do not tape over the ribs). The tape should not be crushed or folded over and form an open cylinder around the screw hole. Refer to Figure 6 and 7.
6. Carefully re-attach the rubber gasket to the mirror housing, making sure the tape slides properly through the holes of the gasket and is not crushed or folded under the gasket. Refer to Figure 8.
7. Using your finger, rub the foam along its length to make sure it sticks to the mirror housing. Refer to Figure 9.
8. Re-attach the mirror to the car.
Warranty Information