squeaky drivebelt! - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

BlackRS · 11-19-2009, 10:25 AM

On the way home just now I started to notice upon acceleration a squeaking sound (much like the sound of a squeaky drivebelt--im almost certain thats what it is).. also it started raining (only drove it in the rain twice so far)... I really don't want to have to drive all the way to the dealer, wait like 2 hours only to find out all they had to do was tighten a bolt. Is there anyway I can tighten the belt myself? if not, i guess i can have them look at it when i go get my plates/oil change...

67 Convertible · 11-19-2009, 10:34 AM

Could be the belt tensioner, best to have a dealer or mechanic check it out. If it is the belt tensioner, the belt will eventually snap and leave you stranded.

jtnwevo · 11-19-2009, 12:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 67 Convertible

Could be the belt tensioner, best to have a dealer or mechanic check it out. If it is the belt tensioner, the belt will eventually snap and leave you stranded.

What he said.

Trust me, I have been there....

DangerZL1 · 11-19-2009, 12:10 PM

Unfortunately, there's nothing you can tighten or adjust to fix it......needs to go to the dealer as mentioned above.

ffrcobra_65 · 11-19-2009, 12:14 PM

I agree with the above posts. New car, it is very unlikely that it is a bad belt. Tension on the belt in auto-adjusted by the belt tensioner. I would agree, it is a belt tensioner that needs inspection. Get it checked out immediately.

BlackRS · 11-19-2009, 12:37 PM

ok, I probably shouldnt have but I sprayed a tiny drop of belt dressing on it but it only got worse (which confirms that it IS the belt)... but i'm going to the dealer tomorrow at 7:30... hopefully this will be fixed. is it OK to drive for today? I wouldnt want the belt to snap or anything, and I will have to drive 20 miles to the dealer so..

67 Convertible · 11-19-2009, 12:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BlackRS

ok, I probably shouldnt have but I sprayed a tiny drop of belt dressing on it but it only got worse (which confirms that it IS the belt)... but i'm going to the dealer tomorrow at 7:30... hopefully this will be fixed. is it OK to drive for today? I wouldnt want the belt to snap or anything, and I will have to drive 20 miles to the dealer so..

That doesn't comfirm anything......if anything it would confirm to me that it's not the belt, my educated guess is that it's the belt tensioner. If it is the belt tensioner, your belt could snap at anytime and leave you stranded. I would drive it to the dealer and take your chances, if it snaps, you have roadside assistance and they'll have to tow it the rest of the way.

BlackRS · 11-19-2009, 12:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 67 Convertible

That doesn't comfirm anything......if anything it would confirm to me that it's not the belt, my educated guess is that it's the belt tensioner. If it is the belt tensioner, your belt could snap at anytime and leave you stranded. I would drive it to the dealer and take your chances, if it snaps, you have roadside assistance and they'll have to tow it the rest of the way.

actually thats what i meant, the tensioner, or the fact that the belt isnt tight enough

11-19-2009, 10:25 AM	#1
BlackRS Drives: 2011 Camaro SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: NY Posts: 106	squeaky drivebelt! On the way home just now I started to notice upon acceleration a squeaking sound (much like the sound of a squeaky drivebelt--im almost certain thats what it is).. also it started raining (only drove it in the rain twice so far)... I really don't want to have to drive all the way to the dealer, wait like 2 hours only to find out all they had to do was tighten a bolt. Is there anyway I can tighten the belt myself? if not, i guess i can have them look at it when i go get my plates/oil change... __________________ 2011 Camaro 2SS in Rally Yellow

11-19-2009, 10:34 AM	#2
67 Convertible Drives: 67 Camaro Convertible Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: MA Posts: 1,721	Could be the belt tensioner, best to have a dealer or mechanic check it out. If it is the belt tensioner, the belt will eventually snap and leave you stranded. __________________ _____________________________________________ 2LT/RS RJT, Blk Rally Stripes, Beige Interior, Sunroof Placed order at dealer 4/24/09 1100 - 4/28/09 2000 - 5/01/09 2500 - 5/05/09 3000 - 5/05/09 3300 - 5/30/09 3400 - 6/05/09 3800 - 6/18/09 4000 - 6/18/09 4B00 - 6/18/09 4200 - 6/22/09 5000 - 7/01/09 6000 - 7/01/09 It's Home!! 0000 - 7/14/11 Traded in with 24,000 miles. Currently 5th Gen less

11-19-2009, 12:37 PM	#6
BlackRS Drives: 2011 Camaro SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: NY Posts: 106	ok, I probably shouldnt have but I sprayed a tiny drop of belt dressing on it but it only got worse (which confirms that it IS the belt)... but i'm going to the dealer tomorrow at 7:30... hopefully this will be fixed. is it OK to drive for today? I wouldnt want the belt to snap or anything, and I will have to drive 20 miles to the dealer so.. __________________ 2011 Camaro 2SS in Rally Yellow

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Clutch pedal squeaky noise	buddylok	Camaro Issues / Problems \| Warranty Discussions \| TSB and Recalls	7	01-03-2012 05:34 PM
Squeaky Breaks and a Slight Drift?	JayhawkSS	Camaro Issues / Problems \| Warranty Discussions \| TSB and Recalls	8	07-11-2009 10:28 AM

11-19-2009, 12:10 PM	#4
DangerZL1 Drives: 2023 Black ZL1 Auto Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: FEMA Region 4 Posts: 2,935	Unfortunately, there's nothing you can tighten or adjust to fix it......needs to go to the dealer as mentioned above.

11-19-2009, 12:14 PM	#5
ffrcobra_65 Account Suspended Drives: SuperCharged 2SS/RS IOM MN6 Join Date: May 2009 Location: CA Posts: 5,094	I agree with the above posts. New car, it is very unlikely that it is a bad belt. Tension on the belt in auto-adjusted by the belt tensioner. I would agree, it is a belt tensioner that needs inspection. Get it checked out immediately.