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Scalded Dog · 02-23-2013, 10:17 AM

I'm driving a clunker. Okay, not really... the car actually has performed magnificently since day one, 43,000 miles so far, ridden hard and put away wet daily.

But I am mystified: When the car is idling, in "park" (V6 auto), and I depress the brake pedal, there's a "clunk." When I release the pedal, another "clunk." I can do it all day long (although, eventually that becomes dull). Clunk on, clunk off. Seems to coincide with the pressure required to activate the brake lights... just barely over a light touch.

However, in any position other that "park," there's no clunk whatsoever. Even neutral... nothing. Silent as the grave. I could do THAT all day long, too (also pretty boring, however).

So... WHAT THE HELL IS THAT CONFOUNDED, DANG- BLASTED, COTTON- PICKIN' CLUNK?!?!?

dimster · 02-23-2013, 10:24 AM

It's the shift-lock.
All autos have them to make sure you can't move the gear lever out of P without the braking.

awfarley · 02-23-2013, 10:27 AM

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Originally Posted by dimster

It's the shift-lock.
All autos have them to make sure you can't move the gear lever out of P without the braking.

/thread.

I'm pretty sure he nailed it though.

Frid · 02-23-2013, 10:33 AM

So you are for sure experiencing a clunk, clunk sound? Or is it more of a clink clank clunk?

Scalded Dog · 02-23-2013, 02:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Frid

So you are for sure experiencing a clunk, clunk sound? Or is it more of a clink clank clunk?

Sorry, it's a "clunk, clunk, clink," because after I hear it, my wife and I always toast with our wine goblets...

Frid · 02-23-2013, 04:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Scalded Dog

Sorry, it's a "clunk, clunk, clink," because after I hear it, my wife and I always toast with our wine goblets...

Chevrolet Customer Svc · 02-26-2013, 10:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scalded Dog

I'm driving a clunker. Okay, not really... the car actually has performed magnificently since day one, 43,000 miles so far, ridden hard and put away wet daily.

But I am mystified: When the car is idling, in "park" (V6 auto), and I depress the brake pedal, there's a "clunk." When I release the pedal, another "clunk." I can do it all day long (although, eventually that becomes dull). Clunk on, clunk off. Seems to coincide with the pressure required to activate the brake lights... just barely over a light touch.

However, in any position other that "park," there's no clunk whatsoever. Even neutral... nothing. Silent as the grave. I could do THAT all day long, too (also pretty boring, however).

So... WHAT THE HELL IS THAT CONFOUNDED, DANG- BLASTED, COTTON- PICKIN' CLUNK?!?!?

We certainly apologize for the frustrations. Have you been to a dealership yet for a current diagnostic? Please let us know if you would like any assistance in setting up an appointment.

Brandon
Chevrolet Customer Service

biggerisbetter · 02-26-2013, 11:00 AM

i wouldnt go to a dealership for that it is perfectly normal from what you are explaining

INTIMIDAT3R · 02-26-2013, 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Scalded Dog

Sorry, it's a "clunk, clunk, clink," because after I hear it, my wife and I always toast with our wine goblets...

That sounds like a mustang.

Have the dealer check your tranny fluid level.

007s 'Vert · 02-26-2013, 11:08 AM

It might be his muffler bearing

Warpaint69 · 02-26-2013, 11:21 AM

I had a 1972 Chevy pickup that had a shift kit put into the transmission before I bought it. Whenever I put it into reverse it sounded like the transmission was going to fall out. Loud clunk.

Scalded Dog · 02-26-2013, 11:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dimster

It's the shift-lock.
All autos have them to make sure you can't move the gear lever out of P without the braking.

It's quite certainly the shift- lock... I'm a little embarassed that I didn't figure that out on my own, but it is certainly nothing to do with the transmision, or anything "wrong."

Scalded Dog · 02-26-2013, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by INTIMIDAT3R

That sounds like a mustang.

Have the dealer check your tranny fluid level.

And, to clarify, we don't really toast by clinking our wine glasses together. It would be wrong to advocate drinking wine in a Camaro... Camaros are sort of a beer- only thing. That, Def Leppard, and a mullet, dang- nabbit!

cuffnstuff1 · 02-26-2013, 11:33 AM

My old 2012 V-6 did that when i put it in reverse and let off the brake. my 2012 SS does not do any clinking, clonking, or chunking.

02-23-2013, 10:17 AM	#1
Scalded Dog Drives: 2011 1LT Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Crestline, CA Posts: 3,029	Name that sound! I'm driving a clunker. Okay, not really... the car actually has performed magnificently since day one, 43,000 miles so far, ridden hard and put away wet daily. But I am mystified: When the car is idling, in "park" (V6 auto), and I depress the brake pedal, there's a "clunk." When I release the pedal, another "clunk." I can do it all day long (although, eventually that becomes dull). Clunk on, clunk off. Seems to coincide with the pressure required to activate the brake lights... just barely over a light touch. However, in any position other that "park," there's no clunk whatsoever. Even neutral... nothing. Silent as the grave. I could do THAT all day long, too (also pretty boring, however). So... WHAT THE HELL IS THAT CONFOUNDED, DANG- BLASTED, COTTON- PICKIN' CLUNK?!?!?

02-23-2013, 10:24 AM	#2
dimster Drives: Volvo V60 -12, 2SS/RS 45th EU edt. Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: world Posts: 166	It's the shift-lock. All autos have them to make sure you can't move the gear lever out of P without the braking. __________________ 2SS/RS 45th Anniversary european model Current mods: none Planned mods: Maybe BBK CAI and slightly tinted front turn signals

02-23-2013, 10:33 AM	#4
Frid Drives: '11 Camaro 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Lexington, SC Posts: 3,483	So you are for sure experiencing a clunk, clunk sound? Or is it more of a clink clank clunk? __________________

02-26-2013, 11:08 AM	#10
007s 'Vert Formerly Lil'BlueCoupe Drives: '13 2LT/RS Vert, Summit White Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Vegas Baby!!!!!!!! Posts: 1,786	It might be his muffler bearing __________________

02-26-2013, 11:00 AM	#8
biggerisbetter lll Drives: 2010 camaro ss L99 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: new orleans Posts: 1,176	i wouldnt go to a dealership for that it is perfectly normal from what you are explaining

02-26-2013, 11:21 AM	#11
Warpaint69 Drives: 2013 VR 2SS RS Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Kansas Posts: 619	I had a 1972 Chevy pickup that had a shift kit put into the transmission before I bought it. Whenever I put it into reverse it sounded like the transmission was going to fall out. Loud clunk.

02-26-2013, 11:33 AM	#14
cuffnstuff1 Drives: Hearse Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: US Posts: 255	My old 2012 V-6 did that when i put it in reverse and let off the brake. my 2012 SS does not do any clinking, clonking, or chunking.