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Dirk · 07-02-2012, 11:46 PM

I was just wondering if anyone has heard some rattling coming from underneath the console.Sounds like its coming from the shifter.When im in 6th gear and let off the gas I hear what sounds like something is not in sinc.Is this normal?When I push the clutch in I dont hear it, and when I take it out of gear and coast Its gone.

alex70olds · 07-03-2012, 12:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Dirk

I was just wondering if anyone has heard some rattling coming from underneath the console.Sounds like its coming from the shifter.When im in 6th gear and let off the gas I hear what sounds like something is not in sinc.Is this normal?When I push the clutch in I dont hear it, and when I take it out of gear and coast Its gone.

I have not experienced it in mine. Could it be a lose pan? Is it more a rattle than a clunk?

kbar4782 · 07-03-2012, 01:46 AM

I haven't noticed anything in mine either.

alyssasdad · 07-03-2012, 06:22 AM

I havent heard it either.

ParisTNDude · 07-03-2012, 06:53 AM

I have the same sound coming from the trans area in my 12 SS. When I took it to the dealership, a pretty savvy technician speculated that it might be the throwout bearing since it did it only when the clutch was engaged. He said to watch (listen) to it for a while to see (hear) if it gets any worse or improves???

Norm Peterson · 07-03-2012, 07:43 AM

Do you hear it when you're completely stopped with the transmission in neutral and the clutch fully engaged (IOW, your foot is completely off the clutch pedal)?

If that's also the case it may just be normal gear rattle between the gear on the input shaft and its mate on the countershaft.

Norm

Oneslowz28 · 07-03-2012, 07:49 AM

sounds like the throwout bearing, i think every modern chevy i have owned that has been el-manual has had this noise sometime in my ownership. I had a 99 vette 01 SS and my 78 with the swap im sure is next. Oil pumps are common as well when cold to be noisey.

Dirk · 07-03-2012, 02:38 PM

I was driving it today and I took it out of gear and coasted and I still hear this chingling sound.I have 2000 miles and im going back to the dealership on thurs to change out the oil and let them chk for something that may be lose in that area.I also pushed in the clutch when i was coasting and can still hear it.thk you all for the postings.I will let you know what the findings are if any when I get it back.

kush396 · 07-03-2012, 05:22 PM

2300 miles and everything if very normal no noise anywhere

:th umbup:

Dirk · 07-13-2012, 08:53 PM

Hello just a quick update went to the dealer today and they def heard the noise.they called a gm rep and they are sending in a tech to see what the problem is.My mechanic thinks there is a possibility that it sounds like the clutch plate.Next week they will be taking it apart which Im not happy about.I will keep you posted.

OldScoolCamaro · 07-13-2012, 09:29 PM

Tremec's are noisy. My 2002 SS was the same way. The ZL1 makes many different noises I have found, at differrent times. The rear axle gears make a backlash noise in a decel coast at low speed when you can hear things. When noise increasingly gets worse and persistant under the same operating conditons then it's time to worry. Otherwise, be happy and enjoy! HP critters moan and groan alot.

Mr.R · 07-13-2012, 10:38 PM

I hear a noise in the diff at about 60 mph coasting, and it goes away when I lift the foot off the accelerator. Not sure if it's the same thing that you're talking about. It's constant and almost imperceptible...

Oneslowz28 · 07-14-2012, 08:08 AM

I hear a giggle every time i get on it. Oh wait its me

tandtperformance · 07-14-2012, 11:04 PM

Tell your dealer to check the carrier bearing in the middle of the driveshaft
I know of 2 ZL1 that had bad bearings and was doing the same thing I are saying

07-02-2012, 11:46 PM	#1
Dirk Drives: Camaro zl1 Join Date: May 2012 Location: New york Posts: 10	ZL1 manual trans noise I was just wondering if anyone has heard some rattling coming from underneath the console.Sounds like its coming from the shifter.When im in 6th gear and let off the gas I hear what sounds like something is not in sinc.Is this normal?When I push the clutch in I dont hear it, and when I take it out of gear and coast Its gone.

07-03-2012, 06:22 AM	#4
alyssasdad Go VOLS!!!!! Drives: ZL1 #1344 VR, M6 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Ardmore,Al. Posts: 279	I havent heard it either. __________________ 1.GOD 2.Family 3.Camaro........& the TENNESSEE VOLS!!!

07-03-2012, 06:53 AM	#5
ParisTNDude Owning SSes for 50 Years Drives: Sharkskin Grey LT1 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Paris, TN Posts: 3,139 View My Garage	I have the same sound coming from the trans area in my 12 SS. When I took it to the dealership, a pretty savvy technician speculated that it might be the throwout bearing since it did it only when the clutch was engaged. He said to watch (listen) to it for a while to see (hear) if it gets any worse or improves??? __________________ The new ride: 2023 Camaro, LT1, Sharkskin Grey Previous Performance Cars: 1966 Chevelle SS 4M, 2010 Corvette 6M 1968 Dodge Charger R/T Auto 2012 1SS 6M 1982 Corvette Auto 2010 1SS 6A 1984 Corvette Auto 2016 2SS 8A 1999 Camaro Auto 2017 HBM 1SS 1le 2002 C5 Corvette 6M 2018 2SS 2006 Corvette Auto 2023 Camaro LT1

07-03-2012, 05:22 PM	#9
kush396 Drives: chevy Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: detroit Posts: 337	2300 miles and everything if very normal no noise anywhere:th umbup:

07-13-2012, 09:29 PM	#11
OldScoolCamaro Drives: Camaro's, always have, always will. Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Home of the brave Posts: 4,851	Tremec's are noisy. My 2002 SS was the same way. The ZL1 makes many different noises I have found, at differrent times. The rear axle gears make a backlash noise in a decel coast at low speed when you can hear things. When noise increasingly gets worse and persistant under the same operating conditons then it's time to worry. Otherwise, be happy and enjoy! HP critters moan and groan alot. __________________ In Scott We Trust...all others must show proof.

07-03-2012, 01:46 AM	#3
kbar4782 Drives: 2012 ZL1, 00016 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Whitesville, NY Posts: 265	I haven't noticed anything in mine either.

07-03-2012, 07:43 AM	#6
Norm Peterson corner barstool sitter Drives: 08 Mustang GT, 19 WRX Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Eastern Time Zone Posts: 6,990	Do you hear it when you're completely stopped with the transmission in neutral and the clutch fully engaged (IOW, your foot is completely off the clutch pedal)? If that's also the case it may just be normal gear rattle between the gear on the input shaft and its mate on the countershaft. Norm

07-03-2012, 07:49 AM	#7
Oneslowz28 Account Suspended Drives: 2012 Camaro ZL1 #1265 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: McHenry, IL Posts: 595	sounds like the throwout bearing, i think every modern chevy i have owned that has been el-manual has had this noise sometime in my ownership. I had a 99 vette 01 SS and my 78 with the swap im sure is next. Oil pumps are common as well when cold to be noisey.

07-03-2012, 02:38 PM	#8
Dirk Drives: Camaro zl1 Join Date: May 2012 Location: New york Posts: 10	I was driving it today and I took it out of gear and coasted and I still hear this chingling sound.I have 2000 miles and im going back to the dealership on thurs to change out the oil and let them chk for something that may be lose in that area.I also pushed in the clutch when i was coasting and can still hear it.thk you all for the postings.I will let you know what the findings are if any when I get it back.

07-13-2012, 08:53 PM	#10
Dirk Drives: Camaro zl1 Join Date: May 2012 Location: New york Posts: 10	Hello just a quick update went to the dealer today and they def heard the noise.they called a gm rep and they are sending in a tech to see what the problem is.My mechanic thinks there is a possibility that it sounds like the clutch plate.Next week they will be taking it apart which Im not happy about.I will keep you posted.

07-13-2012, 10:38 PM	#12
Mr.R Drives: ZL1, Genesis, Grand Cherokee Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Cleveland Posts: 232	I hear a noise in the diff at about 60 mph coasting, and it goes away when I lift the foot off the accelerator. Not sure if it's the same thing that you're talking about. It's constant and almost imperceptible...

07-14-2012, 08:08 AM	#13
Oneslowz28 Account Suspended Drives: 2012 Camaro ZL1 #1265 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: McHenry, IL Posts: 595	I hear a giggle every time i get on it. Oh wait its me

07-14-2012, 11:04 PM	#14
tandtperformance Drives: 2010 Camaro 2011 PACE CAR 2012 ZL1 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: frederick Posts: 969	Tell your dealer to check the carrier bearing in the middle of the driveshaft I know of 2 ZL1 that had bad bearings and was doing the same thing I are saying