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Xii239 · 08-22-2014, 07:56 AM

Hello! So I have been noticing for a little while that in the morning (or when my car is cold), as soon as I start accelerating I heard a rattling at where seems like the passenger side front wheel well. It sounds like there are a bunch of rocks getting caught up in the wheel well (there obviously isn't), more of like a crackling noise I guess. It is only around at low RPM's, in gears 1-3, when accelerating, and again when cold. By the time I make it down to the main road, about 3/4 of a mile, it stops all together and then I don't hear it again until the car has been sitting a while and I start to accelerate. Any ideas? Thanks!

Chevrolet Customer Svc · 08-24-2014, 02:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Xii239

Hello! So I have been noticing for a little while that in the morning (or when my car is cold), as soon as I start accelerating I heard a rattling at where seems like the passenger side front wheel well. It sounds like there are a bunch of rocks getting caught up in the wheel well (there obviously isn't), more of like a crackling noise I guess. It is only around at low RPM's, in gears 1-3, when accelerating, and again when cold. By the time I make it down to the main road, about 3/4 of a mile, it stops all together and then I don't hear it again until the car has been sitting a while and I start to accelerate. Any ideas? Thanks!

I understand the displeasure when dealing with a concern of this nature. While I realize you're seeking opinions from others, if you feel an official GM diagnosis is necessary, I'd be happy to communicate your sentiments with the Customer Experience Managers (CEM) at your preferred GM dealer. Please know that you're welcome to message us privately if you'd like to proceed, or if you simply want your experience(s) officially documented.

William R.
Chevrolet Customer Care

JT Camaro · 11-28-2014, 09:27 AM

ever get an answer or solution?

rolopez702 · 05-22-2020, 05:10 PM

I'm also having this issue. Did you ever get an answer?

KillboyPowerhead · 05-22-2020, 06:07 PM

I don't have the same thing but do notice that on a cold start I hear a bit of a rattle in the front, but it only last for a few seconds, gone before I start driving. Sounds like a heat shield vibrating/touching something. Just got my high-flow cats put on and didn't notice the rattling (although only had one cold start since). Perhaps the heat shield around the driver's side down pipe? Could shove some rags in and around it and start the car, see if it goes away (and remove rags before they burn up

).

CamaroBarb · 05-22-2020, 07:27 PM

Most likely the cam phasers not locking up properly.

08-22-2014, 07:56 AM	#1
Xii239 Drives: 2014 2LT/RS Black Camaro Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: CT Posts: 195 View My Garage	Rattling front passenger wheel well Hello! So I have been noticing for a little while that in the morning (or when my car is cold), as soon as I start accelerating I heard a rattling at where seems like the passenger side front wheel well. It sounds like there are a bunch of rocks getting caught up in the wheel well (there obviously isn't), more of like a crackling noise I guess. It is only around at low RPM's, in gears 1-3, when accelerating, and again when cold. By the time I make it down to the main road, about 3/4 of a mile, it stops all together and then I don't hear it again until the car has been sitting a while and I start to accelerate. Any ideas? Thanks! __________________

05-22-2020, 06:07 PM	#5
KillboyPowerhead Drives: 2015 Z/22 Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 931	I don't have the same thing but do notice that on a cold start I hear a bit of a rattle in the front, but it only last for a few seconds, gone before I start driving. Sounds like a heat shield vibrating/touching something. Just got my high-flow cats put on and didn't notice the rattling (although only had one cold start since). Perhaps the heat shield around the driver's side down pipe? Could shove some rags in and around it and start the car, see if it goes away (and remove rags before they burn up ). __________________ Overkill/Self Tuned; Mace Camshafts; K&N Typhoon Cold Air Intake; Ported 80mm Throttle Body/Intake Manifolds/Manifold Spacer; Solo Performance High-Flow Cats, Cat-back Exhaust; Vitesse Motorsports Throttle Controller; Elite Engineering E2 Catch Can; BC Racing BR Coilovers; JPSS Delrin Radius Rod Bushing Inserts, Sway Bars; Pegasus Aluminum Rear Cradle Bushings, Camber/Caster Plates; Z/28 Toe Links, Trailing Arms, Upper Control Arm Bushings, Rear Shock Mounts

11-28-2014, 09:27 AM	#3
JT Camaro Drives: 2018 ZLE Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 580	ever get an answer or solution?

05-22-2020, 05:10 PM	#4
rolopez702 Sancho the Camaro Drives: 2015 Camaro 1LT Red Rock Metallic Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 3 View My Garage	I'm also having this issue. Did you ever get an answer?

05-22-2020, 07:27 PM	#6
CamaroBarb Banned Drives: cheby Camaro Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: usa Posts: 575	Most likely the cam phasers not locking up properly.