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Rattles, Squeaks and Creaks

Old Nov 22, 2016 | 08:25 PM
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Rattles, Squeaks and Creaks

My 2016 GLE has rattles near the console area. Rear seat seem to creak when going over a hump. 16k miles. Anyone experiencing similar noises?
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Old Nov 22, 2016 | 09:36 PM
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Try to look at my post too see if ur problem is similar to mine.
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Old Nov 22, 2016 | 10:21 PM
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thanks softfree.... not sure mine is the same noise issue. when i first brought it to the dealer they say it's coming from the ashtray. Now i believe it's the lower left corner of the volume controls piece. When I press on it, the noise goes away.... annoying. I think the whole console has too much shiny 'plasticky' looking pieces that have to join together creating 'rattle' opportunities.

Haven't quite figured out the rear seat creak yet.
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Old Nov 23, 2016 | 11:00 AM
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thanks softfree.... not sure mine is the same noise issue. when i first brought it to the dealer they say it's coming from the ashtray. Now i believe it's the lower left corner of the volume controls piece. When I press on it, the noise goes away.... annoying. I think the whole console has too much shiny 'plasticky' looking pieces that have to join together creating 'rattle' opportunities.

Haven't quite figured out the rear seat creak yet.
I just dropped my car off at the dealer and said fix the rattles, they did, all of them!
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I just dropped my car off at the dealer and said fix the rattles, they did, all of them!
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