Front End Clunk Noise Recording - Page 2 - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

blackswan · 10-06-2012, 09:08 AM

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Originally Posted by AdamEL

Hey Blackswan, for some reason I can't get your .zip file to work on my pc. ...

Do you mean you can't extract it or it won't play?

blackswan · 10-06-2012, 09:15 AM

See if this works better for you: http://www.mediafire.com/?s94853d359d3kg5

blackswan · 10-08-2012, 07:29 AM

Going to try again today with recorder down by floorboard

Chevrolet Customer Svc · 10-08-2012, 09:22 PM

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Originally Posted by blackswan

Frustrated about the replacement of struts, mounts, bumpers, sway bar end links and bushing being replaced and now I actually have more noise. Some have referred to it as a popping noise http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=49036 and there are other noises some are complaining about that i don't think are the same. So I recorded it best I can, hope this is useful to see if there's a commonality and we can get together potentially for a joint approach to GM on this issue. My dealer has tried their best, but I'm starting to think it's a parts issue.

See attachment for the sound - is it what you hear?

http://www.mediafire.com/?s94853d359d3kg5

blackswan,

Thank you for your post. Please direct message me with your contact information and also VIN and mileage. I'd like to set up a case for this concern on your behalf.

Best,
Ashley
Chevrolet Customer Assistance

blackswan · 10-28-2012, 05:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Chevrolet Customer Svc

blackswan,

Thank you for your post. Please direct message me with your contact information and also VIN and mileage. I'd like to set up a case for this concern on your behalf.

Best,
Ashley
Chevrolet Customer Assistance

I appreciate the offer Ashley, but do you mind telling me what that will do for me? The dealer has tried to fix this many times and they say if I contact Chevy they will simply only direct me right back to them. If there isn't already a bulletin on the exact cause, it seems like nothing can be done. No dealership of any brand seems to want to really diagnose an issue such as this. However, I'm not concerned about potential parts failure and I imagine others with this annoying noise are wondering about that too.

JSC81 · 01-10-2013, 07:06 AM

Well almost three years later and I have the front end noise. It has always had the clunk while say backing out of the driveway with the wheels turned over a bump. That I can live with but as of yesterday I hear what everyone has been upset about. Low speeds over slightly rough or refinished black top and she shows her ugly face. Sounds like the whole front end is going to fall out. My suspension is original and my only mods are exhaust and a CAI. Originally I thought just maybe my exhaust was hitting the brace again which I just put some washers in there to provide more clearance. I removed it and tested so it is the coming from the front suspension on an otherwise stock 2010 SS with 43,000 miles on it.

Has there been any recent resolve?

Angrybird 12 · 01-10-2013, 08:19 AM

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Originally Posted by JSC81

Well almost three years later and I have the front end noise. It has always had the clunk while say backing out of the driveway with the wheels turned over a bump. That I can live with but as of yesterday I hear what everyone has been upset about. Low speeds over slightly rough or refinished black top and she shows her ugly face. Sounds like the whole front end is going to fall out. My suspension is original and my only mods are exhaust and a CAI. Originally I thought just maybe my exhaust was hitting the brace again which I just put some washers in there to provide more clearance. I removed it and tested so it is the coming from the front suspension on an otherwise stock 2010 SS with 43,000 miles on it.

Has there been any recent resolve?

Like I said previously my 2010 coupe had it, at times the whole front end would vibrate and you could feel it in the steering wheel. I now have almost 8,000 miles on my 2012 convertible with no issues with any clunking. It may have to do with the strut tower brace, or other changes made to the convertible to stiffen the chassis. So far I am very satisfied.

blackswan · 06-21-2013, 07:31 PM

May be worth getting the stiffener.

JusticePete · 06-21-2013, 07:33 PM

The STB has nothing to do with the clunk. Nothing. I'll post detail later.

blackswan · 06-21-2013, 08:07 PM

Oh...lol.... Sorry. I meant that it may be worth getting in general.

Fast1 · 06-23-2013, 08:46 AM

I have the exact same problem. It sounds like something's coming apart every time I drive over a small bump.

Chevrolet Customer Svc · 06-23-2013, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Fast1

I have the exact same problem. It sounds like something's coming apart every time I drive over a small bump.

Hi Fast1,

Really sorry to hear about that. By all means, let me know if there are any concerns you'd like to get diagnosed. You are more than welcome to message me at anytime with questions or concerns!

William R.
Chevrolet Customer Care

JusticePete · 06-23-2013, 05:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Fast1

I have the exact same problem. It sounds like something's coming apart every time I drive over a small bump.

Is your suspension stock?
How many miles are on your Camaro?

Fast1 · 07-11-2013, 07:39 AM

Sorry it took me so long to get back to you. Stock suspension, with 14000 miles.

01-10-2013, 07:06 AM	#20
JSC81 Drives: 2010 1SS/RS M6 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Charleston, WV Posts: 400 View My Garage	Well almost three years later and I have the front end noise. It has always had the clunk while say backing out of the driveway with the wheels turned over a bump. That I can live with but as of yesterday I hear what everyone has been upset about. Low speeds over slightly rough or refinished black top and she shows her ugly face. Sounds like the whole front end is going to fall out. My suspension is original and my only mods are exhaust and a CAI. Originally I thought just maybe my exhaust was hitting the brace again which I just put some washers in there to provide more clearance. I removed it and tested so it is the coming from the front suspension on an otherwise stock 2010 SS with 43,000 miles on it. Has there been any recent resolve? __________________

10-06-2012, 09:15 AM	#16
blackswan Drives: 2012 2LT/RS Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Northeast Posts: 1,443	See if this works better for you: http://www.mediafire.com/?s94853d359d3kg5

10-08-2012, 07:29 AM	#17
blackswan Drives: 2012 2LT/RS Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Northeast Posts: 1,443	Going to try again today with recorder down by floorboard

06-21-2013, 07:31 PM	#22
blackswan Drives: 2012 2LT/RS Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Northeast Posts: 1,443	May be worth getting the stiffener.

06-21-2013, 07:33 PM	#23
JusticePete Drives: Camaro Justice Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Virginia Posts: 20,174	The STB has nothing to do with the clunk. Nothing. I'll post detail later.

06-21-2013, 08:07 PM	#24
blackswan Drives: 2012 2LT/RS Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Northeast Posts: 1,443	Oh...lol.... Sorry. I meant that it may be worth getting in general.

06-23-2013, 08:46 AM	#25
Fast1 Drives: 2010 Summit White SS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Salt Lake City Posts: 167	I have the exact same problem. It sounds like something's coming apart every time I drive over a small bump.

07-11-2013, 07:39 AM	#28
Fast1 Drives: 2010 Summit White SS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Salt Lake City Posts: 167	Sorry it took me so long to get back to you. Stock suspension, with 14000 miles.