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ChrisYi1 · 12-28-2012, 01:31 PM

Can anyone help me diagnose this? It's coming from the passenger side. It's loud when everything is cold and goes away 99 percent when car warms up.

BlueRay-J · 12-28-2012, 02:38 PM

I'm glad you posted. Mine does the exact same thing.

Blakk11SS · 12-28-2012, 04:05 PM

Yes, the wonderful rustling sound, more noticeable when the car is cold. I have enjoyed it for many months.

Fentito5thgen · 12-28-2012, 04:16 PM

Same here Im taking mine to the dealer to check it out.Will post results.

Scalded Dog · 12-28-2012, 04:20 PM

My Silverado does that when the humidity is high, or during any type of fog or precipitation. A rustling sound. Never during dry weather, never any time except when there is moisture in the air. I have laid awake nights trying to figure that one out.

BlueRay-J · 12-28-2012, 04:32 PM

It almost sounds like it's coming from the passenger seat. Anyone notice it with a passenger present?

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Blakk11SS · 12-28-2012, 04:34 PM

It is interesting that it is being noticed with the 2013's too, my SS is a 2011 Mfg date of Aug '10. I have seen other posts on this noise from C5 members, they have said that it might be a bracket or connector under the shifting mechanism. it is definitely metallic

ChrisYi1 · 12-29-2012, 04:01 PM

Let me know what the dealer says... They won't wait for the car to be cold to test it out lol. After I get there they drive it and all I get is a "it sounds fine to me."

Smart Line · 12-29-2012, 04:24 PM

I'm thinking exhaust cover/heat protector. its bolted to the bottom of the car with crappy made push on type nuts to studs welded to the bottom of the car?
do you have stock exhaust?

iCamaro · 12-29-2012, 04:30 PM

I have had this happen to me twice. I asked on a thread once. O one knew. I equated it to the sound of marbles being spun in a glass jar.

Dan1028 · 12-29-2012, 04:38 PM

I've heard this sound since the car was new (I have a 2012), always thought it came from the center tunnel area. Well, at least it's not just me

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5150 Maro · 12-29-2012, 05:14 PM

My 2010 did it and the dealer couldn't figure it out. My 2012 does it also. I think it comes from the passenger dashboard area????

RBD · 12-29-2012, 05:19 PM

its something to do with the heater core and heater hoses......i think there is a TSB about it

BlueRay-J · 01-02-2013, 12:52 PM

Have you taken it to the dealer? I'm curious, but I dont know if the noise is bothersome enough to risk a dealer visit for me unless it could cause other problems.

12-28-2012, 04:05 PM	#3
Blakk11SS Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Minnesota Posts: 236	Yes, the wonderful rustling sound, more noticeable when the car is cold. I have enjoyed it for many months. __________________

12-28-2012, 04:16 PM	#4
Fentito5thgen Sombra Drives: 2019 Satin Steel Gray 2SS Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 232 View My Garage	Same here Im taking mine to the dealer to check it out.Will post results. __________________ "Hey, you want to lay the fate of the world on the kid's Camaro? That's cool." Agent Simmons (S7) TF 1

12-28-2012, 04:34 PM	#7
Blakk11SS Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Minnesota Posts: 236	It is interesting that it is being noticed with the 2013's too, my SS is a 2011 Mfg date of Aug '10. I have seen other posts on this noise from C5 members, they have said that it might be a bracket or connector under the shifting mechanism. it is definitely metallic __________________

12-29-2012, 04:24 PM	#9
Smart Line Drives: 2011 Blue1SSRS 623RWHP, 02 vette Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Richmond VA Posts: 1,308	I'm thinking exhaust cover/heat protector. its bolted to the bottom of the car with crappy made push on type nuts to studs welded to the bottom of the car? do you have stock exhaust? __________________ 2002 Vette (stock) *Team LS-3*

12-29-2012, 04:30 PM	#10
iCamaro Drives: 2012 LT RS Camaro Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Bentonville, Arkansas Posts: 1,249	I have had this happen to me twice. I asked on a thread once. O one knew. I equated it to the sound of marbles being spun in a glass jar. __________________

12-28-2012, 02:38 PM	#2
BlueRay-J Drives: 2013 Camaro SS Convertible Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Farmington Hills, Michigan Posts: 280	I'm glad you posted. Mine does the exact same thing.

12-28-2012, 04:20 PM	#5
Scalded Dog Drives: 2011 1LT Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Crestline, CA Posts: 3,029	My Silverado does that when the humidity is high, or during any type of fog or precipitation. A rustling sound. Never during dry weather, never any time except when there is moisture in the air. I have laid awake nights trying to figure that one out.

12-28-2012, 04:32 PM	#6
BlueRay-J Drives: 2013 Camaro SS Convertible Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Farmington Hills, Michigan Posts: 280	It almost sounds like it's coming from the passenger seat. Anyone notice it with a passenger present? Sent from my DROID RAZR using Tapatalk 2

12-29-2012, 04:01 PM	#8
ChrisYi1 Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Atlanta Posts: 112	Let me know what the dealer says... They won't wait for the car to be cold to test it out lol. After I get there they drive it and all I get is a "it sounds fine to me."

12-29-2012, 04:38 PM	#11
Dan1028 Mechanical Engineer Drives: 2012 IBM Camaro 2SS/RS A6 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Maryland Posts: 226	I've heard this sound since the car was new (I have a 2012), always thought it came from the center tunnel area. Well, at least it's not just me . __________________ Current Vehicle: 2012 Chevrolet Camaro SS Past Vehicle: 2001 Honda Prelude SS LEFT HAND DRIVE

12-29-2012, 05:14 PM	#12
5150 Maro Drives: 2018 ZL1 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Manteca, CA Posts: 307 View My Garage	My 2010 did it and the dealer couldn't figure it out. My 2012 does it also. I think it comes from the passenger dashboard area????

12-29-2012, 05:19 PM	#13
RBD Drives: 2013 SS/RS Convertible Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Mendota, IL Posts: 715 View My Garage	its something to do with the heater core and heater hoses......i think there is a TSB about it

01-02-2013, 12:52 PM	#14
BlueRay-J Drives: 2013 Camaro SS Convertible Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Farmington Hills, Michigan Posts: 280	Have you taken it to the dealer? I'm curious, but I dont know if the noise is bothersome enough to risk a dealer visit for me unless it could cause other problems.