Tighten doors

[RonJ]

Both front doors on my 2013 Genny have developed an annoying wind noise. Driving on a slushy road it almost sounds like the door is open a bit.

I know I can take the car back to the dealer but I thought I'd see about tightening the doors up myself, no big deal.

I take a look, no striker bolt or pin. Just a "U" shaped bracket with no visible way of loosening or tightening. Most G.M.'s just require an allen key or small pipe wrench and you're good to go, loosen the pin a bit, move it inwards and tighten it. Not in this case.

Any suggestions on how to adjust the door?

RonJ

 

[homeofstone]

Get the Dealer to the job. Its their responsibility. If you mess it up then they will charge you to fix it.

 

[RonJ]

Get the Dealer to the job. Its their responsibility. If you mess it up then they will charge you to fix it.

Thanks for your input Stone but that's not what I asked.

If you know how to adjust the striker I'd appreciate that info.

RonJ

 

[acr]

Interesting, no idea either but have you tried looking through the troubleshooting section of the factory service manual?

 

[RonJ]

Interesting, no idea either but have you tried looking through the troubleshooting section of the factory service manual?

Any idea where a person can access a manual online?

I'd consider buying a digital manual if the cost was reasonable.

RonJ

 

[homeofstone]

Ok here is how to get to the bolts. Using a thin blade carefully pry up the black plastic cover around the silver striker plate on the b pillar and you will see the bolts. Remember if you adjust them, then the outside sheet metal may not match up. I would first check all the door rubber weatherstrip for damage or it being crushed or out of line with where it attaches.

 

[RonJ]

Ok here is how to get to the bolts. Using a thin blade carefully pry up the black plastic cover around the silver striker plate on the b pillar and you will see the bolts. Remember if you adjust them, then the outside sheet metal may not match up. I would first check all the door rubber weatherstrip for damage or it being crushed or out of line with where it attaches.

Thanks for the info and tips Stone!!

RonJ