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Khrono · 07-22-2009, 11:14 PM

So my car has been at the dealer for 2 days without the issue being resolved.
The problem that I have is when I put the car into first, do a rolling start and
I immediately push in the clutch after the car starts moving, I get a weird
clucking noise comming from the tranny. Like something is loose or there
is play between the engine and the trans. My dealer said they checked
everything and couldn't say what it is, they also called GM and they said
that it might be normal. Anyone else also have this noise or can
someone with a M6 SS see if they have it too. I've had this problem
since the first day I had it and now I have about 3k miles on it. Thanx in
advance. If you guys need more info just ask :-)

coolman · 07-22-2009, 11:16 PM

sounds normal for this tranny. I've read about it on the vette and the gt500.

rayhawk · 07-23-2009, 06:00 AM

Could be a loose or broken motor or trans mount. Try having someone rev the engine with the hood open and see if there is excess movement of the engine. Compare results to another car if you are not too sure. Do you have any problems with the clutch fully disengaging?

camarorick · 07-23-2009, 07:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Khrono

So my car has been at the dealer for 2 days without the issue being resolved.
The problem that I have is when I put the car into first, do a rolling start and
I immediately push in the clutch after the car starts moving, I get a weird
clucking noise comming from the tranny. Like something is loose or there
is play between the engine and the trans. My dealer said they checked
everything and couldn't say what it is, they also called GM and they said
that it might be normal. Anyone else also have this noise or can
someone with a M6 SS see if they have it too. I've had this problem
since the first day I had it and now I have about 3k miles on it. Thanx in
advance. If you guys need more info just ask :-)

I have had the same noise from day 1. When I inquired about it, I was told that this is normal, and that the Vettes have this too.

When you consider that there are 7 joints in the drive train, each with a little slack tolerance, you will have some noise.

I am a little disappointed with this, it really sounds like crap ( IMO, not like a $40000 car should ), but i can live with it...... Solution is to make your exhaust louder, or crank up the tunes

badkarma · 07-23-2009, 09:00 AM

It's normal, even happened on my 04 GTO which had a T56

It'll all depends on how you press the clutch. If you stomp on it like you are trying to kill a huge spider, then it will clunk. Start off depressing the clutch smoothly and then put it to the floor

bulks · 07-23-2009, 11:24 AM

Mine had that sound since day one. I thought something was wrong with it too but I didn't really care. I guess it's normal.

CAMARO_MOW · 07-23-2009, 12:06 PM

I have a 1LT and get the same sound in your scenario. They lubed up the clutch spring, but didn't really help. I still hear even if they can't. Must be normal I guess. Only happens in that scenario.

CamaroHutch · 07-23-2009, 01:30 PM

I have this noise too, just push the clutch in slowly when comming to a stop and its not an issue.

Jimmy · 07-23-2009, 02:01 PM

My Toyota did the same thing. It took me a while to figure out how to run thru the gears seamlessly on my Toyota. I think I just about have the Camaro figured out. I don't know if I can describe how to do it... kind of a feel for the car and timing. It is harder to do it seamlessly during slow take offs and slow downs. It seems fairly easy when driving a little more aggressively. I think I got it now though. I currently have about 500 miles on my car.

Bell040 · 07-23-2009, 03:03 PM

there is multiple threads about this

it is normal

BruceJames · 07-23-2009, 04:07 PM

YUP Normal.. Had it looked at today.. Anyone else get a little soft backfiring noise when they are in gear and slowing down? They also said GM tuned the exhaust to do that on purpose to mimic muscle cars sounds of old. It annoys me but I can live with it..Anyone else have this "normal" sound? If not.. any ideas what might cause it?

Jimmy · 07-23-2009, 06:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BruceJames

YUP Normal.. Had it looked at today.. Anyone else get a little soft backfiring noise when they are in gear and slowing down? They also said GM tuned the exhaust to do that on purpose to mimic muscle cars sounds of old. It annoys me but I can live with it..Anyone else have this "normal" sound? If not.. any ideas what might cause it?

Yes... normal sound. I love it.

BruceJames · 07-24-2009, 06:07 AM

Thanks Jimmy! I trust the people here so ... I'm gonna just enjoy it! All the little defects from production were fixed fine.. I can't wait to break it in!

Khrono · 07-24-2009, 09:07 AM

Thanx everyone for your help and knowing its normal makes me feel a whole lot better. Oh and I dont hear the noise anymore .... got straight pipes put on yesturday

07-22-2009, 11:14 PM	#1
Khrono Drives: 2010 Chevy Camaro SS Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Bensenville, IL Posts: 25	weird noise from the tranny .... So my car has been at the dealer for 2 days without the issue being resolved. The problem that I have is when I put the car into first, do a rolling start and I immediately push in the clutch after the car starts moving, I get a weird clucking noise comming from the tranny. Like something is loose or there is play between the engine and the trans. My dealer said they checked everything and couldn't say what it is, they also called GM and they said that it might be normal. Anyone else also have this noise or can someone with a M6 SS see if they have it too. I've had this problem since the first day I had it and now I have about 3k miles on it. Thanx in advance. If you guys need more info just ask :-) __________________ 1SS/RS/M6/Inferno Orange Metallic/Black Stripe Package/Boston Acoustics Radio/Sunroof Ordered: 2/10/2009 Delivered: 5/20/2009 VIN# 2G1FS1EW7A9107621

07-23-2009, 06:00 AM	#3
rayhawk Drives: Camaro SS Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 1,060 View My Garage	Could be a loose or broken motor or trans mount. Try having someone rev the engine with the hood open and see if there is excess movement of the engine. Compare results to another car if you are not too sure. Do you have any problems with the clutch fully disengaging? __________________

07-23-2009, 12:06 PM	#7
CAMARO_MOW Drives: 2011 White 2SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: NW Indiana Posts: 349 View My Garage	I have a 1LT and get the same sound in your scenario. They lubed up the clutch spring, but didn't really help. I still hear even if they can't. Must be normal I guess. Only happens in that scenario. __________________ 2019 1LT/RS Summit White....

07-23-2009, 01:30 PM	#8
CamaroHutch Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS RJT Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Southern Indiana (Louisville Area) Posts: 357	I have this noise too, just push the clutch in slowly when comming to a stop and its not an issue. __________________ Ordered Jan 09 2SS RS RJT Delivery?? 5/27/09 #10630 AFTERMARKET: Hurst STS Borla ATAK Catback

07-23-2009, 02:01 PM	#9
Jimmy Drives: 2010 2SS RS Camaro Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 233	My Toyota did the same thing. It took me a while to figure out how to run thru the gears seamlessly on my Toyota. I think I just about have the Camaro figured out. I don't know if I can describe how to do it... kind of a feel for the car and timing. It is harder to do it seamlessly during slow take offs and slow downs. It seems fairly easy when driving a little more aggressively. I think I got it now though. I currently have about 500 miles on my car. __________________ IBM 2SS/RS, manual, polished wheel 1100 (original order date): 1-10-09 2000 (dealer received allocation): 5-7-09 3000 (accepted to production): 5-14-09 3300 (scheduled for prod):6-5-09 3400 (broadcast):6-10-09 3800 (produced):6-20-09 2G1FT1EW8A9120472 5000 (at dealer): 7-6-09 6000 (delivered): 7-6-09 Last edited by Jimmy; 07-23-2009 at 06:20 PM.

07-22-2009, 11:16 PM	#2
coolman Guest Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: PA Posts: 4,812	sounds normal for this tranny. I've read about it on the vette and the gt500.

07-23-2009, 09:00 AM	#5
badkarma Drives: 2010 SIM 2SS Camaro Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Dacula GA Posts: 218	It's normal, even happened on my 04 GTO which had a T56 It'll all depends on how you press the clutch. If you stomp on it like you are trying to kill a huge spider, then it will clunk. Start off depressing the clutch smoothly and then put it to the floor

07-23-2009, 11:24 AM	#6
bulks Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS RS / VR WS Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Montreal, Quebec, Canada Posts: 40	Mine had that sound since day one. I thought something was wrong with it too but I didn't really care. I guess it's normal.

07-23-2009, 03:03 PM	#10
Bell040 Drives: 2SS/RS - Black - GFX Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: B'ham, Alabama Posts: 2,458 View My Garage	there is multiple threads about this it is normal __________________ Ordered: 10-13-08 Built: 3-30-09 (#1691) Recieved: 6-12-09 Blacked out, Cammed (Lunati Voodoo 233/245, .578/.598 @114°, +4°), ARH LTs, VR OTR CAI, Cutouts, and lots of other fun mods.

07-23-2009, 04:07 PM	#11
BruceJames Drives: 2010 SS2 RS Inferno Orange Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Clifton NJ Posts: 43	YUP Normal.. Had it looked at today.. Anyone else get a little soft backfiring noise when they are in gear and slowing down? They also said GM tuned the exhaust to do that on purpose to mimic muscle cars sounds of old. It annoys me but I can live with it..Anyone else have this "normal" sound? If not.. any ideas what might cause it?

07-24-2009, 06:07 AM	#13
BruceJames Drives: 2010 SS2 RS Inferno Orange Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Clifton NJ Posts: 43	Thanks Jimmy! I trust the people here so ... I'm gonna just enjoy it! All the little defects from production were fixed fine.. I can't wait to break it in!

07-24-2009, 09:07 AM	#14
Khrono Drives: 2010 Chevy Camaro SS Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Bensenville, IL Posts: 25	Thanx everyone for your help and knowing its normal makes me feel a whole lot better. Oh and I dont hear the noise anymore .... got straight pipes put on yesturday __________________ 1SS/RS/M6/Inferno Orange Metallic/Black Stripe Package/Boston Acoustics Radio/Sunroof Ordered: 2/10/2009 Delivered: 5/20/2009 VIN# 2G1FS1EW7A9107621

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