Whine from steering at slow speeds - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

patrickt24 · 05-13-2015, 11:12 AM

Has anyone else experienced this, if so what was the fix? Slow speed is backing out of garage and roughly about 5mph.
Thanks

Chevrolet Customer Svc · 05-13-2015, 01:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by patrickt24

Has anyone else experienced this, if so what was the fix? Slow speed is backing out of garage and roughly about 5mph.
Thanks

Hi Patrickt24,

We're sorry to hear you're experiencing a whine from your steering wheel at slow speeds. Have you had your dealership look into this concern for you yet? If not, we would be happy to get you in contact! Feel free to shoot us a PM with your information.

Have a great day!

Jeff M
Chevrolet Customer Care

IROC U · 05-13-2015, 01:17 PM

Mine does the same thing... Waiting on responses...

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Homeless Man · 05-13-2015, 01:56 PM

Me too sometimes driving slow or in driveway I hear a squeel from steering wheel. It's been doing that since like 5K miles

patrickt24 · 05-13-2015, 05:23 PM

I will set up an appointment with dealer and have them take a look at it. Will keep everyone posted.

patrickt24 · 05-19-2015, 12:05 PM

Took car to dealer this morning, unfortunately was not able to get car steering to whine, I even gave tech a ride around parking lot. Maybe car will have to stay overnight so they can check it once it cold.

WinDelRoj · 05-20-2015, 10:17 AM

My dealer heard it, been going on for a few weeks now. They are going to be taking the steering rack apart today and hopefully get to the bottom of it.

patrickt24 · 05-20-2015, 02:37 PM

I heard my noise again last night and this morning when I moved the car. I'm starting to narrow it down to when everything is cold. I'm going to leave the car over night soon with dealer.

patrickt24 · 08-14-2015, 01:49 PM

The Z is at dealer now, they informed me that they were able to duplicate the noise and it's not the steering it's the rear diff... I think there is a service bulletin about the diff noise, however my fluid has already been changed per bulletin a few months ago. I informed the service advisor of this. Let's see what happens

alex3d · 08-14-2015, 03:39 PM

i think that they have to drive the car in circle 200 times changing the rear dif oil to clear the noise.
it's part of the bulletin

ZL1-V · 08-14-2015, 03:45 PM

It's circle 8 patterns in a parking lot. Park car and drain new fluid, and then refill.

Sven59 · 08-14-2015, 04:07 PM

#PIP5097: ZL1 Rear Differential Moan Noise On Turns - (Mar 6, 2013)
Subject: ZL1 Rear Differential Moan Noise On Turns

Models: 2012-2013 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1

The following diagnosis might be helpful if the vehicle exhibits the symptom(s) described in this PI.

Condition/Concern
Some customers may comment on a moan noise from the rear axle during cold start turning maneuvers. In some instances the noise has been described as coming from the front of the vehicle. The noise may start to be noticed as the vehicle accumulates over 3,000 miles.

Recommendation/Instructions
Note: Steps 2 – 9 MUST be performed two (2) times for a total drain and fill of three (3) times to have this procedure be effective.

With original lube in axle, conduct Freeway Speeds for 10 miles to warm up lube.
Immediately drain original lube and refill with fresh lube.
In parking lot lock steering to the right, and then execute 5 Full Circles at (5-10 mph).
In parking lot lock steering to the left, and then execute 5 Full Circles at (5-10 mph).
Perform 4 Figure 8’s at (5-10 mph).
Freeway Speeds for 20 miles until operating temperature is achieved.
In parking lot lock steering to the right, and then execute 5 Full Circles at (5-10 mph).
In parking lot lock steering to the left, and then execute 5 Full Circles at (5-10 mph).
Perform 4 Figure 8’s at (5-10 mph).
Immediately drain current lube in axle and refill with fresh lube.
Perform Steps 3 thru 9 again.
Immediately drain current lube in axle and refill with fresh lube.
This procedure is only to be used for the condition listed above. During regular maintenance, the fluid only needs to be changed one time. The maintenance schedule can be found in the owner’s manual on pages 11-5 and 11-7. For regular service the fluid is changed at 45,000 miles or 72,000 Km and for severe service the fluid needs to be changed every 15,000 miles or 24,000 KM.

Oil Dextron LS Gear 75w90: US - 88862624 2.43 Qt.; Canada - 88862625 2.3L

djnice · 08-15-2015, 01:28 AM

How do you confuse steering noise for rear diff?

05-13-2015, 11:12 AM	#1
patrickt24 Drives: 2013 ZL1 CRT 6spd Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Louisiana Posts: 107	Whine from steering at slow speeds Has anyone else experienced this, if so what was the fix? Slow speed is backing out of garage and roughly about 5mph. Thanks

05-13-2015, 01:56 PM	#4
Homeless Man Homeless Life Chose Me Drives: LS3 (sold 4/21) Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Streets of Philly Posts: 3,650	Me too sometimes driving slow or in driveway I hear a squeel from steering wheel. It's been doing that since like 5K miles __________________ Pity a man in familiar places, who yet feels like a stranger.

08-14-2015, 04:07 PM	#12
Sven59 HAMMER PILOT Drives: 13 ZL1#182, 85 CJ7, 16 Silverado Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Tucson AZ Posts: 4,386	#PIP5097: ZL1 Rear Differential Moan Noise On Turns - (Mar 6, 2013) Subject: ZL1 Rear Differential Moan Noise On Turns Models: 2012-2013 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 The following diagnosis might be helpful if the vehicle exhibits the symptom(s) described in this PI. Condition/Concern Some customers may comment on a moan noise from the rear axle during cold start turning maneuvers. In some instances the noise has been described as coming from the front of the vehicle. The noise may start to be noticed as the vehicle accumulates over 3,000 miles. Recommendation/Instructions Note: Steps 2 – 9 MUST be performed two (2) times for a total drain and fill of three (3) times to have this procedure be effective. With original lube in axle, conduct Freeway Speeds for 10 miles to warm up lube. Immediately drain original lube and refill with fresh lube. In parking lot lock steering to the right, and then execute 5 Full Circles at (5-10 mph). In parking lot lock steering to the left, and then execute 5 Full Circles at (5-10 mph). Perform 4 Figure 8’s at (5-10 mph). Freeway Speeds for 20 miles until operating temperature is achieved. In parking lot lock steering to the right, and then execute 5 Full Circles at (5-10 mph). In parking lot lock steering to the left, and then execute 5 Full Circles at (5-10 mph). Perform 4 Figure 8’s at (5-10 mph). Immediately drain current lube in axle and refill with fresh lube. Perform Steps 3 thru 9 again. Immediately drain current lube in axle and refill with fresh lube. This procedure is only to be used for the condition listed above. During regular maintenance, the fluid only needs to be changed one time. The maintenance schedule can be found in the owner’s manual on pages 11-5 and 11-7. For regular service the fluid is changed at 45,000 miles or 72,000 Km and for severe service the fluid needs to be changed every 15,000 miles or 24,000 KM. Oil Dextron LS Gear 75w90: US - 88862624 2.43 Qt.; Canada - 88862625 2.3L __________________ "DO YOU WANT ME TO PUT THE HAMMER DOWN?"

08-15-2015, 01:28 AM	#13
djnice Drives: 13 ZL1 SIM, 99 Z28 Black Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 708	How do you confuse steering noise for rear diff? __________________ 2018 C7 Z06 - WGG, M7. / 2013 ZL1 - SIM, 6 spd, RotoFab CAI, Can. / 1999 Z28 - Black, 6 spd, K&N, Subframe. / More Fun Stuff - www.inlandspeed.com

05-13-2015, 01:17 PM	#3
IROC U Drives: 1986 Camaro IROC-Z; 2012 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: GA Posts: 150 View My Garage	Mine does the same thing... Waiting on responses... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

05-13-2015, 05:23 PM	#5
patrickt24 Drives: 2013 ZL1 CRT 6spd Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Louisiana Posts: 107	I will set up an appointment with dealer and have them take a look at it. Will keep everyone posted.

05-19-2015, 12:05 PM	#6
patrickt24 Drives: 2013 ZL1 CRT 6spd Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Louisiana Posts: 107	Took car to dealer this morning, unfortunately was not able to get car steering to whine, I even gave tech a ride around parking lot. Maybe car will have to stay overnight so they can check it once it cold.

05-20-2015, 10:17 AM	#7
WinDelRoj Drives: 2014 ZL1 - Summit White Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Littleton Posts: 10	My dealer heard it, been going on for a few weeks now. They are going to be taking the steering rack apart today and hopefully get to the bottom of it.

05-20-2015, 02:37 PM	#8
patrickt24 Drives: 2013 ZL1 CRT 6spd Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Louisiana Posts: 107	I heard my noise again last night and this morning when I moved the car. I'm starting to narrow it down to when everything is cold. I'm going to leave the car over night soon with dealer.

08-14-2015, 01:49 PM	#9
patrickt24 Drives: 2013 ZL1 CRT 6spd Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Louisiana Posts: 107	The Z is at dealer now, they informed me that they were able to duplicate the noise and it's not the steering it's the rear diff... I think there is a service bulletin about the diff noise, however my fluid has already been changed per bulletin a few months ago. I informed the service advisor of this. Let's see what happens

08-14-2015, 03:39 PM	#10
alex3d Drives: zl1 Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Florida Posts: 79	i think that they have to drive the car in circle 200 times changing the rear dif oil to clear the noise. it's part of the bulletin

08-14-2015, 03:45 PM	#11
ZL1-V Drives: 2013 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 2,155	It's circle 8 patterns in a parking lot. Park car and drain new fluid, and then refill.