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DallasMaroLover · 03-20-2011, 01:11 AM

Almost daily my Camaro makes a loud metal to metal banging noise when backing up. It happens when I either back up in reverse or back up in neutral down hill. People in my car have heard it, and it is so strong I feel the vibration in the floor and pedals. The loud noise is followed by a zipper like noise. I have taken the car to the dealership 3 times, and they have yet to duplicate the sound. It cannot be normal and am scared that something can be severely getting damaged.

Has anyone else experienced anything similar to this?

Cali_Camaro_SS · 03-20-2011, 01:40 AM

Funny you should say that, I have been hearing it to same backing up mostly when applying the brake, and no it not the brakes 100% I work on cars and the difference and seems like its coming from front mid section

I also would like to know what this is

flyby · 03-20-2011, 03:45 PM

could be rearend clutch packs. mine made the same noise before i changed the rear.

JohnnyO911 · 03-20-2011, 07:16 PM

I have a steep hill down my driveway and into my garage. I keep my daily driver parked perpendicular to my garage so I find it's easier to back down the hill and then turn the camaro into the garage rather than make a 15 point turn to line it up. I heard the exact same thing but I thought it was because I was holding the clutch down while rolling down the hill. Last time it happened I thought maybe it was the right front brake locking up and the ABS kicking in?

Moorepheus · 03-21-2011, 08:59 AM

Mine did that every once in a while. Took to dealer, there was an software update for the ABS/ST system. Once they applied that update, I have not had that issue once.

Chevrolet Customer Svc · 03-24-2011, 02:25 PM

DallasMaroLover, have you tried taking a tech along with you to see if you can replicate the issue while they're in the car with you?

Jeff Morris, Chevrolet Customer Service

DallasMaroLover · 03-25-2011, 12:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Chevrolet Customer Svc

DallasMaroLover, have you tried taking a tech along with you to see if you can replicate the issue while they're in the car with you?

Jeff Morris, Chevrolet Customer Service

Believe it or not, I have already. 3 times!!! When we drove it around, parked, went frontwards and reverse, and she wouldn't do it for them. Its frustrating!!

DallasMaroLover · 03-25-2011, 12:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Cali_Camaro_SS

Funny you should say that, I have been hearing it to same backing up mostly when applying the brake, and no it not the brakes 100% I work on cars and the difference and seems like its coming from front mid section

I also would like to know what this is

I hear you. Definitely not the brakes. Its is in the front to mid section, and strong enough to feel the vibration. I hope I can get it resolved soon. I'll let you know!

DjfunkmasterG · 03-25-2011, 12:49 AM

While not related I had a problem with my drivers side window having a mind of its own once... Dealer couldn't duplicate, I left ti started up again... so I broke out the crackberry and video'd it, took to dealer, they said good enough for us, and they fixed problem.

Chevrolet Customer Svc · 03-28-2011, 02:10 PM

DallasMaroLover, I would like to direct message you about the issues you are experiencing.

Jeff Morris, Chevrolet Customer Service

flht99b · 03-28-2011, 03:54 PM

I've had the same issue on several occasions while backing up and the front wheels either straight ahead or slightly turned. Scares the crap out of you when it happens.
Ed M.

Briand069 · 03-28-2011, 06:45 PM

I too have the same issue but it's not very often. However every time it has happen I was backing out of the driveway turning slightly with brakes applied. It sounds the ABS kicks on becasue I also feel it in the brake pedal and as soon as I let of the brake it stops.

Bell040 · 04-01-2011, 07:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Briand069

I too have the same issue but it's not very often. However every time it has happen I was backing out of the driveway turning slightly with brakes applied. It sounds the ABS kicks on becasue I also feel it in the brake pedal and as soon as I let of the brake it stops.

same thing has happened to me... sounds awfull when it happens (metal on metal grinding). Then it doesn't happen for a couple months, so I don't worry about it.

NSCRFN3 · 04-01-2011, 08:07 PM

I also have a slight hill to my drive way and I have experienced the same thing many times. Dealer thinks I am nuts!

I would love to know what the hell it is because as stated before, it scares the crap out of ya!

lol I am going to look into the ABS update for sure! Thanks for posting!

03-20-2011, 01:11 AM	#1
DallasMaroLover Drives: 2010 Camaro IOM SS Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Plano, Texas Posts: 162	Metal against metal noise when backing up? Anyone else? Almost daily my Camaro makes a loud metal to metal banging noise when backing up. It happens when I either back up in reverse or back up in neutral down hill. People in my car have heard it, and it is so strong I feel the vibration in the floor and pedals. The loud noise is followed by a zipper like noise. I have taken the car to the dealership 3 times, and they have yet to duplicate the sound. It cannot be normal and am scared that something can be severely getting damaged. Has anyone else experienced anything similar to this? __________________ Love my Camaro

03-20-2011, 01:40 AM	#2
Cali_Camaro_SS Drives: 2010 Camaro 1SS (BLACK) Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Cali Posts: 864	Funny you should say that, I have been hearing it to same backing up mostly when applying the brake, and no it not the brakes 100% I work on cars and the difference and seems like its coming from front mid section I also would like to know what this is __________________ _________________ 1SS: Dnyatech LT Headers \| Dynamaxx CatBack \| Diablo Tune \| Intake \| Pfatds Springs \| Heritage Grill \| Blacked out Bezels \| Black Chevy Sign \| Blacked out Wheels \| Tint \| HIDs w/Error code Eliminator \| Green Dome/Trunk Light \|

03-25-2011, 12:49 AM	#9
DjfunkmasterG Indie Zombie Film King Drives: 2011 LS M6 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Germantown, MD Posts: 95 View My Garage	While not related I had a problem with my drivers side window having a mind of its own once... Dealer couldn't duplicate, I left ti started up again... so I broke out the crackberry and video'd it, took to dealer, they said good enough for us, and they fixed problem. __________________ I am also an INDIE FILMMAKER

03-28-2011, 03:54 PM	#11
flht99b Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS RJT Join Date: May 2009 Location: Knoxville Posts: 1,574 View My Garage	I've had the same issue on several occasions while backing up and the front wheels either straight ahead or slightly turned. Scares the crap out of you when it happens. Ed M. __________________ RJT 2SS/RS, AAM 3.70's, MTI Sway Bars, Shifter & SS brake lines, ZLI calipers, rotors & pads, BMR Trailing & Toe Arms, rear cradle & diff bushes, Pedders XA's, Camber/Toe eccentrics, Radius arm inserts, GTO clutch reservoir, LS9 cam, Comp valve springs, Melling 10296 oil pump, CR5 timing chain, LS6 damper, CAI Cold Air Intake, ARH LT headers w/HF cats, GMPP touring axle back, Elite Engineering Catch Can, Forgeline 20x9.5 & 20x11 DS3 whls, 275/40/20 & 315/35/20 tires, 2011 Convertible spoiler, 1LE front spoiler, Lloyd "SS" Floor Mats, GM Camaro Trunk Mat, wrapped console & Grant steering wheel.

03-28-2011, 06:45 PM	#12
Briand069 Drives: 1997/1969 Camaro's Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Vacaville, Ca Posts: 98	I too have the same issue but it's not very often. However every time it has happen I was backing out of the driveway turning slightly with brakes applied. It sounds the ABS kicks on becasue I also feel it in the brake pedal and as soon as I let of the brake it stops. __________________ 1969 Camaro LT1 4L60E 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS 6spd

03-20-2011, 03:45 PM	#3
flyby Drives: 2010 Silver SS Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Glen Gardner, NJ Posts: 1,336 View My Garage	could be rearend clutch packs. mine made the same noise before i changed the rear.

03-20-2011, 07:16 PM	#4
JohnnyO911 Drives: 2SS/RS CGM Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: North Attleboro, MA Posts: 171 View My Garage	I have a steep hill down my driveway and into my garage. I keep my daily driver parked perpendicular to my garage so I find it's easier to back down the hill and then turn the camaro into the garage rather than make a 15 point turn to line it up. I heard the exact same thing but I thought it was because I was holding the clutch down while rolling down the hill. Last time it happened I thought maybe it was the right front brake locking up and the ABS kicking in?

03-21-2011, 08:59 AM	#5
Moorepheus Drives: 2013 Dodge Charge R/T Plus AWD Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Niagara Falls, NY Posts: 1,307 View My Garage	Mine did that every once in a while. Took to dealer, there was an software update for the ABS/ST system. Once they applied that update, I have not had that issue once.

03-24-2011, 02:25 PM	#6
Chevrolet Customer Svc Drives: GM Vehicles Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Michigan Posts: 9,328	DallasMaroLover, have you tried taking a tech along with you to see if you can replicate the issue while they're in the car with you? Jeff Morris, Chevrolet Customer Service

03-28-2011, 02:10 PM	#10
Chevrolet Customer Svc Drives: GM Vehicles Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Michigan Posts: 9,328	DallasMaroLover, I would like to direct message you about the issues you are experiencing. Jeff Morris, Chevrolet Customer Service

04-01-2011, 08:07 PM	#14
NSCRFN3 Drives: 2010 Camaro RJT 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 36°13′12″N 82°20′17″W Posts: 492 View My Garage	I also have a slight hill to my drive way and I have experienced the same thing many times. Dealer thinks I am nuts! I would love to know what the hell it is because as stated before, it scares the crap out of ya! lol I am going to look into the ABS update for sure! Thanks for posting! __________________

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