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makf22rap · 04-29-2019, 10:17 PM

I am having an issue on my 2014 2SS Spring Edition.Under any load and in any gear, I get this annoying rattle that doesn’t even go away with pressure on the shifter. I’ve taken it to several dealerships and get a different answer every time. One says it could be internal, one says possibly shifter bushings, and the other said it’s normal. I have it at a different Chevy dealership now because my warranty is only valid for 1 more week.

Funny how problems develop when the power train warranty is almost up.

The rattle isn’t especially loud, it can be droned out by the radio or by the windows being down, but it is extremely unnerving and I am wondering if anyone is having a similar problem?

SS 310H55A · 04-29-2019, 10:19 PM

Maybe time to throw an mgw on that. Those stock shifters are garbage. I don’t get how Chevy can put such crap on these cars.

Camaro2ss2010 · 04-30-2019, 06:22 AM

Mine does the same thing. Only at higher rpms though. Looked at everything I know to look at but can’t find the source.

J Rod · 04-30-2019, 06:25 AM

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Originally Posted by SS 310H55A

Maybe time to throw an mgw on that. Those stock shifters are garbage. I don’t get how Chevy can put such crap on these cars.

x2! MGW is next on my to-do list

pyroguy · 04-30-2019, 07:32 AM

If you're not willing to get a new shifter, I'd say it stays at Chevy until the source of the problem is found since you're still under warranty. No point in having them come back later with a solution to have it come out of your pocket.

mbesman · 04-30-2019, 08:01 AM

Maybe take off the shifter and spray it with dry lube in the linkage underneath the boot etc. This worked on the automatic shifter. Just spray it in there. It will leave a powdery residue which can be easily wiped but it shouldn't matter in your case since the shifter boot will cover it all up. The stuff is magic with these type of rattles.

sscamaro · 04-30-2019, 12:07 PM

I installed a Hurst Short Throw Billet shifter on my 2010 SS in December of 2009. It has been working great since with 62K miles on the car,

mbesman · 04-30-2019, 10:16 PM

Dry Lube I used

Black 6.2L SS · 04-30-2019, 10:36 PM

Thanks!

camguynj · 04-30-2019, 11:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Camaro2ss2010

Mine does the same thing. Only at higher rpms though. Looked at everything I know to look at but can’t find the source.

I get a rattle at high rpms but only in 5th with my hurst short throw. The rattle wasn't there with the stock shifter.

Wizard1183 · 05-01-2019, 05:55 AM

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Originally Posted by SS 310H55A

Maybe time to throw an mgw on that. Those stock shifters are garbage. I don’t get how Chevy can put such crap on these cars.

But MGW shifters are much louder than stock. It’s probably the bushings. MGW as said is much better than stock. But you’ll hear road noise. Just a smoother shift.

camguynj · 05-01-2019, 07:02 AM

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Originally Posted by sscamaro

I installed a Hurst Short Throw Billet shifter on my 2010 SS in December of 2009. It has been working great since with 62K miles on the car,

Did you apply the Dynomat ?

ZEN357 · 05-01-2019, 07:05 AM

I would install a Barton Shifter. Best mod I ever did.

04-29-2019, 10:17 PM	#1
makf22rap Drives: 2014 Chevrolet Camaro 2SS Spring Ed Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Apopka, FL Posts: 2	Shifter Rattle I am having an issue on my 2014 2SS Spring Edition.Under any load and in any gear, I get this annoying rattle that doesn’t even go away with pressure on the shifter. I’ve taken it to several dealerships and get a different answer every time. One says it could be internal, one says possibly shifter bushings, and the other said it’s normal. I have it at a different Chevy dealership now because my warranty is only valid for 1 more week. Funny how problems develop when the power train warranty is almost up. The rattle isn’t especially loud, it can be droned out by the radio or by the windows being down, but it is extremely unnerving and I am wondering if anyone is having a similar problem? Attached Images

04-29-2019, 10:19 PM	#2
SS 310H55A Drives: 2014 Camaro SS Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Southern California Posts: 253	Maybe time to throw an mgw on that. Those stock shifters are garbage. I don’t get how Chevy can put such crap on these cars. __________________ 2014 SS \| MGW Flat Stick shifter \| Raceseng Slammer shift knob \| Z/28 spoiler and grill

04-30-2019, 06:22 AM	#3
Camaro2ss2010 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SSRS M6 Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Alabama Posts: 1,249	Mine does the same thing. Only at higher rpms though. Looked at everything I know to look at but can’t find the source. Last edited by Camaro2ss2010; 04-30-2019 at 06:24 AM. Reason: Missing info

04-30-2019, 07:32 AM	#5
pyroguy Started#gottalovethatblue Drives: ABM #831 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: TN Posts: 6,918 View My Garage	If you're not willing to get a new shifter, I'd say it stays at Chevy until the source of the problem is found since you're still under warranty. No point in having them come back later with a solution to have it come out of your pocket. __________________ '10 Camaro 2SS/RS \| Aqua Blue #831 of 3,903 \| Silver Stripes Check out my build thread

04-30-2019, 08:01 AM	#6
mbesman Great White Drives: 2015 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Florida Posts: 251 View My Garage	Maybe take off the shifter and spray it with dry lube in the linkage underneath the boot etc. This worked on the automatic shifter. Just spray it in there. It will leave a powdery residue which can be easily wiped but it shouldn't matter in your case since the shifter boot will cover it all up. The stuff is magic with these type of rattles. __________________ [

04-30-2019, 12:07 PM	#7
sscamaro Drives: 2010 2SS, 2017 Silverado LTZ Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Denver,PA Posts: 3,195 View My Garage	I installed a Hurst Short Throw Billet shifter on my 2010 SS in December of 2009. It has been working great since with 62K miles on the car, __________________ 2010 2SS/RS Victory Red, MN6, 1-7/8 Kooks LT Headers, SLP Axle Back, Edelbrock E-Force S/C, ZL1 Fuel Pump, 72# Injectors, JRE fuel rail upgrade, Roto-Fab CAI, Elite Catch Can, Billet Hurst Shifter, DSS 1000HP axles, Spohn Trailing Arms, Toe Links, Lower Control Arms. Chrome American Racing Torq-Thrust wheels. 546/rwhp & 522/rwtq & 10.9# boost Tune by Jeremy Formato.

04-30-2019, 10:16 PM	#8
mbesman Great White Drives: 2015 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Florida Posts: 251 View My Garage	Dry Lube I used Attached Images __________________ [

04-30-2019, 10:36 PM	#9
Black 6.2L SS Drives: 2014 1SS/RS, LS3, NPP Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: Florida Posts: 184	Thanks!

05-01-2019, 07:05 AM	#13
ZEN357 Drives: 1991 Z/28 Convertible Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 411	I would install a Barton Shifter. Best mod I ever did.