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Sajonf · 09-09-2009, 01:52 PM

I am getting some driveline noise when shifting between gears (knocking sound). It seems to happen in the lower gears when moving slowly. It sounds almost like driveshaft “backlash” or rattling.
There is also a rattling/knocking sound when pushing in the clutch pedal when pulling up to a stop in first gear which I think is just the clutch engaging, albeit louder than your average car.
I currently have about 360 miles on my car. I am not sure if it has done this since day one or not, I just noticed it yesterday (first day I haven’t had the satellite radio cranked up).
Is this normal for a 6spd manual SS? Are others experiencing the same noises?

Doc · 09-09-2009, 02:50 PM

Any way you can post a vid or sound clip of it?

POWERFREAK · 09-09-2009, 02:55 PM

sounds similar to noises that my car makes...also heard it in another car as well, think it's normal transmission "clunkiness".

Sajonf · 09-09-2009, 03:24 PM

A sound or video clip probably wouldn’t pick the noises up, they are very subtle. I must have the radio all the way down and the windows up to hear it very well. I can almost “feel” it as much as I can hear it – kind of like a driveshaft vibration due to driveline lash or something.
It’s probably not an issue, I was just wondering if this was normal and others have noticed this or if mine is an isolated case. I have heard it in other cars as well just not as pronounced.

Phoenix328 · 09-09-2009, 03:44 PM

yeah i got it too i talked to dealer said it is supposed to be there because of all the parts in the driveline and trans that are spinning. when you disengage or engage the clutch you are going to have some noises. dont worry about it.

rex113 · 09-09-2009, 04:04 PM

My manual trans has been making a clanking sound also,I mostly notice it when I am pulling it into the garage it sounds like a bad u-joint. This is actually my only gripe with this car.

CamaroSS_LS3 · 09-09-2009, 04:10 PM

Same noises here, it's normal for this car and tranny.

vinyljunkie · 09-09-2009, 04:13 PM

Same here. get it too....

Sajonf · 09-09-2009, 04:23 PM

Good to know that many others have heard it as well and that it’s a normal sound with this drivetrain. The part that concerned me was that I didn’t hear it until 350 miles – I guess that proves I have been giving the Boston Acoustics and XM a workout!
Thanks everyone for the comments.

Doc · 09-09-2009, 05:50 PM

The manual trans has a 2-piece driveshaft so it's likely to be noisier. I hear the drivetrain noise in mine too.

69Firebird · 09-09-2009, 07:30 PM

Same thing here too, I was worried a mount could have torn or something so I had the dealership check it out, its just the driveline shifting around a bit, totally normal.

chevyridinghigh · 09-09-2009, 07:46 PM

I have the same here too. I only hear it when I pull into the garage and push down the clutch because of the closed in space. I hope it's normal! Not too concerned though, the car drives great!

Gentry78 · 09-09-2009, 07:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Doc

The manual trans has a 2-piece driveshaft so it's likely to be noisier.

pretty normal stuff

Mayhem · 09-10-2009, 05:07 AM

Ahh phew... was going to ask about this myself, figured i'd search some threads first... Just picked up my car recently and had noticed this noise as well.

09-09-2009, 01:52 PM	#1
Sajonf Drives: 2014 Corvette Stingray Z51 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Independence, MO Posts: 108	Driveline noises I am getting some driveline noise when shifting between gears (knocking sound). It seems to happen in the lower gears when moving slowly. It sounds almost like driveshaft “backlash” or rattling. There is also a rattling/knocking sound when pushing in the clutch pedal when pulling up to a stop in first gear which I think is just the clutch engaging, albeit louder than your average car. I currently have about 360 miles on my car. I am not sure if it has done this since day one or not, I just noticed it yesterday (first day I haven’t had the satellite radio cranked up). Is this normal for a 6spd manual SS? Are others experiencing the same noises?

09-09-2009, 02:50 PM	#2
Doc Dances With Mustangs Drives: 2010 1SS/RS MT Join Date: May 2009 Location: USA Posts: 3,819 View My Garage	Any way you can post a vid or sound clip of it? __________________ Blue Angel is here!! 1SS/RS LS3 M6 IBM

09-09-2009, 02:55 PM	#3
POWERFREAK I.AM. Drives: 2011 2SS/RS/A6 cammed-n-whippled Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: NY Posts: 2,637	sounds similar to noises that my car makes...also heard it in another car as well, think it's normal transmission "clunkiness". __________________ https://Feeling-Creative.com

09-09-2009, 03:44 PM	#5
Phoenix328 Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS IBM Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: USA Posts: 347	yeah i got it too i talked to dealer said it is supposed to be there because of all the parts in the driveline and trans that are spinning. when you disengage or engage the clutch you are going to have some noises. dont worry about it. __________________ 2010 Camaro SS/RS IBM 6M 1100: 07-01-09 4000: 08-25-09 4200: 08-25-09 5000: 09-02-09 6000: 09-02-09 2000: 07-24-09 2500: 07-29-09 3000: 07-30-09 3100: 08-02-09 3300: 08-05-09 TPW 08-17-09 3400: 08-13-09 3800: 08-24-09

09-09-2009, 04:10 PM	#7
CamaroSS_LS3 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS IOM/IOM 6M Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Delaware, Ohio Posts: 242 View My Garage	Same noises here, it's normal for this car and tranny. __________________ 2SS/RS 6 speed manual. VIN# 2G1FT1EW7A9116851 No Mod's love it just the way it is.

09-09-2009, 03:24 PM	#4
Sajonf Drives: 2014 Corvette Stingray Z51 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Independence, MO Posts: 108	A sound or video clip probably wouldn’t pick the noises up, they are very subtle. I must have the radio all the way down and the windows up to hear it very well. I can almost “feel” it as much as I can hear it – kind of like a driveshaft vibration due to driveline lash or something. It’s probably not an issue, I was just wondering if this was normal and others have noticed this or if mine is an isolated case. I have heard it in other cars as well just not as pronounced.

09-09-2009, 04:04 PM	#6
rex113 Drives: 2010 2ss silver/cyb Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: nj Posts: 200	My manual trans has been making a clanking sound also,I mostly notice it when I am pulling it into the garage it sounds like a bad u-joint. This is actually my only gripe with this car.

09-09-2009, 04:13 PM	#8
vinyljunkie SoCal C5 Family Member Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: torrance/redondo beach Posts: 525	Same here. get it too....

09-09-2009, 04:23 PM	#9
Sajonf Drives: 2014 Corvette Stingray Z51 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Independence, MO Posts: 108	Good to know that many others have heard it as well and that it’s a normal sound with this drivetrain. The part that concerned me was that I didn’t hear it until 350 miles – I guess that proves I have been giving the Boston Acoustics and XM a workout! Thanks everyone for the comments.

09-09-2009, 05:50 PM	#10
Doc Dances With Mustangs Drives: 2010 1SS/RS MT Join Date: May 2009 Location: USA Posts: 3,819 View My Garage	The manual trans has a 2-piece driveshaft so it's likely to be noisier. I hear the drivetrain noise in mine too. __________________ Blue Angel is here!! 1SS/RS LS3 M6 IBM

09-09-2009, 07:30 PM	#11
69Firebird Drives: 2010 Black 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Boston Posts: 275 View My Garage	Same thing here too, I was worried a mount could have torn or something so I had the dealership check it out, its just the driveline shifting around a bit, totally normal. __________________ *Delivered 8/4/09: Black on Black 2SS/RS, LS3, CGM Stripes, Polished Upgrade* K&N Typhoon Intake, Stainless Works 3" Catback w/ S-Tube Turbo Mufflers

09-09-2009, 07:46 PM	#12
chevyridinghigh The Bowtie Is Back Drives: 2010 Silver Camaro SS/RS -Blk Int. Join Date: May 2009 Location: Westchester County, NY Posts: 655	I have the same here too. I only hear it when I pull into the garage and push down the clutch because of the closed in space. I hope it's normal! Not too concerned though, the car drives great! __________________ 2SS RS SIM M6 with Polish Silver wheels

09-10-2009, 05:07 AM	#14
Mayhem Drives: 2010 2SS RS M6 Camaro (Black) Join Date: May 2009 Location: Vancouver, BC (Canada) Posts: 583	Ahh phew... was going to ask about this myself, figured i'd search some threads first... Just picked up my car recently and had noticed this noise as well.

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