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fgraciano1980 · 09-09-2011, 04:08 AM

I'm hoping to get some insight regarding the manual transmission on my V6

- If I'm in 1st gear and need engage the clutch quickly, I hear a clacking noise. Like there are loose parts. Doesn't seem to happen in other gears.

- When I go into Reverse I hear/feel and quick clunk as I start backing up. And when I put it into 1st, I hear/feel the same quick cluck as I go forward.

- While making low speed turns in Reverse/1st/2nd, clutch engaged or not, I can hear this low drone/humming sound.

My car has 6400 miles on it and I don't beat on it.

gahammerle · 09-09-2011, 08:17 AM

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Originally Posted by fgraciano1980

- While making low speed turns in Reverse/1st/2nd, clutch engaged or not, I can hear this low rubbing or moaning sound.

Is this one coming from the rear? If so, it's just the differential. That is normal for a posi.

Chevrolet Customer Svc · 09-09-2011, 10:06 AM

fgraciano, if you're able to I would suggest speaking with your dealer about getting these issues checked out. Try and take one of the techs for a test drive to show them when it makes the noise and what it sounds like so they can diagnose the issues better. Hopefully that helps and you continue to run into issues let me know and I'll do what I can.

Jeff Morris, Chevrolet Customer Service

fgraciano1980 · 09-10-2011, 03:24 AM

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Originally Posted by gahammerle

Is this one coming from the rear? If so, it's just the differential. That is normal for a posi.

Yeah, sounds like it's coming from the rear. I'll describe it more like a hum/drone, rather than what I described originally. Is this what you get too?

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Originally Posted by Chevrolet Customer Svc

fgraciano, if you're able to I would suggest speaking with your dealer about getting these issues checked out. Try and take one of the techs for a test drive to show them when it makes the noise and what it sounds like so they can diagnose the issues better. Hopefully that helps and you continue to run into issues let me know and I'll do what I can.

Jeff Morris, Chevrolet Customer Service

Thanks for reaching out Jeff, I appreciate it. I thought I'd come here and ask first, just to see if these noises are common to the Camaro.

gahammerle · 09-10-2011, 09:43 AM

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Originally Posted by fgraciano1980

Yeah, sounds like it's coming from the rear. I'll describe it more like a hum/drone, rather than what I described originally. Is this what you get too?

The noise I hear sounds mostly like a tire rub.

fgraciano1980 · 09-13-2011, 03:42 AM

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Originally Posted by gahammerle

The noise I hear sounds mostly like a tire rub.

I guess I can say it sounds similar to that.

When you go into Reverse and then 1st (or 1st and then Reverse) do you hear/feel a quick clunk as you start moving?

nak3dsnake · 09-14-2011, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by fgraciano1980

- If I'm in 1st gear and need engage the clutch quickly, I hear a clacking noise. Like there are loose parts. Doesn't seem to happen in other gears.

That's the drive shaft moving around because tension from being in gear was released suddenly. Normal on an IRS car.

ali01192 · 03-26-2013, 02:31 PM

Hi Guys, Im experiencing some issues with my v6 manual transmission. the clutch peddle knocks. when i have driven the car for a long time it knocks harder. there is also a ticking sound i can hear from the outside of the car. the sound kinda sounds like when your timing is off like a constant ticking. is this normal? I hope its not. Any feedback would be much appreciated.

09-09-2011, 04:08 AM	#1
fgraciano1980 My First Chevy Drives: 2011 Camaro 1LT/RS M6 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Whittier, CA Posts: 47	V6 manual transmission noises I'm hoping to get some insight regarding the manual transmission on my V6 - If I'm in 1st gear and need engage the clutch quickly, I hear a clacking noise. Like there are loose parts. Doesn't seem to happen in other gears. - When I go into Reverse I hear/feel and quick clunk as I start backing up. And when I put it into 1st, I hear/feel the same quick cluck as I go forward. - While making low speed turns in Reverse/1st/2nd, clutch engaged or not, I can hear this low drone/humming sound. My car has 6400 miles on it and I don't beat on it. Last edited by fgraciano1980; 09-10-2011 at 03:26 AM. Reason: Changed description in 3rd question

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Chevrolet Customer Svc Drives: GM Vehicles Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Michigan Posts: 9,327	fgraciano, if you're able to I would suggest speaking with your dealer about getting these issues checked out. Try and take one of the techs for a test drive to show them when it makes the noise and what it sounds like so they can diagnose the issues better. Hopefully that helps and you continue to run into issues let me know and I'll do what I can. Jeff Morris, Chevrolet Customer Service

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ali01192 Drives: 2012 Camaro V6 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Bay Area, CA. Posts: 8	Hi Guys, Im experiencing some issues with my v6 manual transmission. the clutch peddle knocks. when i have driven the car for a long time it knocks harder. there is also a ticking sound i can hear from the outside of the car. the sound kinda sounds like when your timing is off like a constant ticking. is this normal? I hope its not. Any feedback would be much appreciated.