Rear end clicking noise 'Thrust Washer' TSB.... DIY video.

[JJ2010]

Thanks...

Great video. I am getting ready to do mind as well.

[PQ]

Originally Posted by JJ2010

Thanks...

Great video. I am getting ready to do mind as well.

Easy fix.

If you are under warranty though, I'd let the dealer do it.

[JCO2185]

i have to do this on mine

[PQ]

Originally Posted by JCO2185

i have to do this on mine

It's pretty well bullshit that we have to do it ourselves wether we are warranty protected or not. The washers weren't even put on the car.

Hope it goes smooth for you.

[juztin_rf]

Thank you lord for somebody finding out what this damn dreaded noise was....mines been doing it for a couple weeks and ive asked numorous camaro guys and nobody could produce an answer..this is why i love this forum!! ..and god no i dont trust the retards at my dealership that dont even know the difference between a z rated tire and a run flat..its pathetic that the customers have to tell the mechanics whats wrong with their cars and how to fix them cause they dont know any better.

[PQ]

Originally Posted by juztin_rf

Thank you lord for somebody finding out what this damn dreaded noise was....mines been doing it for a couple weeks and ive asked numorous camaro guys and nobody could produce an answer..this is why i love this forum!! ..and god no i dont trust the retards at my dealership that dont even know the difference between a z rated tire and a run flat..its pathetic that the customers have to tell the mechanics whats wrong with their cars and how to fix them cause they dont know any better.

Glad it was helpful. Wish I could figure a good search term to help more people find this.

But yours is a 2012 so should have had the thrust washers on it already.

[juztin_rf]

Well its clicking its ass off so im gonna have to check it out for suree...many other people with 2012's are hearing the clicking also so i dont think im going crazy here

[PQ]

Originally Posted by juztin_rf

Well its clicking its ass off so im gonna have to check it out for suree...many other people with 2012's are hearing the clicking also so i dont think im going crazy here

Let us know.

So does it click putting it in gear or putting load on it?

[z28racer]

Nice job!

[Marchino]

Originally Posted by PQ

Let us know.

So does it click putting it in gear or putting load on it?

Hello PQ,

I hear from time to time (especially when the car has not been driven for a week or more) 4/5 consequent "clicks" coming from the rear (I think from the right hand side rear) when I still have my Camaro in P just a minute or so after I started the engine. So the car has not been put in gear yet and the engine is idling. The clicks last about 2 seconds...and then they are gone.
When I put it in gear I don't hear anything, I tried switching from D to R back and forth as you showed in the video and I don't notice any noise.

My Vin is higher than the number stated in the TSB so I should be ok (2010 2ss automatic).

I wonder what's that.
And what do you mean by "putting load on it"? Maybe that's my case?

Thank you.
Mark

[PQ]

Originally Posted by Marchino

Hello PQ,

I hear from time to time (especially when the car has not been driven for a week or more) 4/5 consequent "clicks" coming from the rear (I think from the right hand side rear) when I still have my Camaro in P just a minute or so after I started the engine. So the car has not been put in gear yet and the engine is idling. The clicks last about 2 seconds...and then they are gone.
When I put it in gear I don't hear anything, I tried switching from D to R back and forth as you showed in the video and I don't notice any noise.

My Vin is higher than the number stated in the TSB so I should be ok (2010 2ss automatic).

I wonder what's that.
And what do you mean by "putting load on it"? Maybe that's my case?

Thank you.
Mark

By putting a load on it I mean putting it in gear.

But sounds like you are hearing your fuel pump. It's definitely not a thrust washer or drive line noise if you are not in gear at all. Have someone turn the key on while you get under the car and listen around the gas tank.

[Chevrolet Customer Svc]

Originally Posted by Marchino

Hello PQ,

I hear from time to time (especially when the car has not been driven for a week or more) 4/5 consequent "clicks" coming from the rear (I think from the right hand side rear) when I still have my Camaro in P just a minute or so after I started the engine. So the car has not been put in gear yet and the engine is idling. The clicks last about 2 seconds...and then they are gone.
When I put it in gear I don't hear anything, I tried switching from D to R back and forth as you showed in the video and I don't notice any noise.

My Vin is higher than the number stated in the TSB so I should be ok (2010 2ss automatic).

I wonder what's that.
And what do you mean by "putting load on it"? Maybe that's my case?

Thank you.
Mark

Every vehicle concern is addressed on a case by case basis. You may want to get this checked out at the dealership.

Brandon
Chevrolet Customer Service

[Marchino]

Originally Posted by Chevrolet Customer Svc

Every vehicle concern is addressed on a case by case basis. You may want to get this checked out at the dealership.

Brandon
Chevrolet Customer Service

Hello Brandon,

thank you for your reply. I bought my Camaro in the US and then moved to Itay. Can I go to a Chevrolet dealer here? It is still under warranty

[Marchino]

Originally Posted by PQ

By putting a load on it I mean putting it in gear.

But sounds like you are hearing your fuel pump. It's definitely not a thrust washer or drive line noise if you are not in gear at all. Have someone turn the key on while you get under the car and listen around the gas tank.

PQ,

I will do that. If it was what you say, would that be a problem?