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Raven87 · 05-15-2017, 06:49 AM

I've noticed my car makes a 'clunk' sound when I make a fairly sharp turn right or left at low speed such as pulling into a driveway. It definitely seems to be coming from the rear.

It kind of sounds like it may be similar to what I read in this thread?

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...ght=rear+noise

It sounds like a 'clunk' of some sort and only does it once, almost like there is something that catches or binds? But, when I then straighten the car back out it does not 'un-clunk' either; it just does it when I make a sharp low speed turn.

When I make a more wide turn, no noise. The noise seems to be more prevalent when turning right. There is no discernible issue when going straight or backing. The car drives perfectly regardless but this weird clunk happens on most tight, right hand turns.

Any suggestions? I definitely would prefer to not have to take this to a dealer if I don't have to.

Thanks in advance.

karve · 05-15-2017, 10:33 AM

Mine makes the same noise. Seems to be common from what I've read but curious to hear other opinions.

Raven87 · 05-15-2017, 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by karve

Mine makes the same noise. Seems to be common from what I've read but curious to hear other opinions.

Thanks for the reply.

MRBZ28 · 05-15-2017, 11:19 AM

It's the body, it just creaking and they all do it.
there was a posting about it so you can search for it.
the dealer will fix it by hitting a certain spot with a hammer. on the underside, the dent seams to relieve the stress point. Go figure? thats what I remember regarding this. I'm sure some will answer this a bit more detail. but I just live with it. it doesn't't hurt anything.

Raven87 · 05-15-2017, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by MRBZ28

It's the body, it just creaking and they all do it.
there was a posting about it so you can search for it.
the dealer will fix it by hitting a certain spot with a hammer. on the underside, the dent seams to relieve the stress point. Go figure? thats what I remember regarding this. I'm sure some will answer this a bit more detail. but I just live with it. it doesn't't hurt anything.

Thanks - yep, I searched and did see that thread (and put a link to it in my first post) but wasn't sure it's the same thing. It does sound like it though?

The_Raging_Bull · 05-15-2017, 03:30 PM

Chevy has a TSB (PIE0054A) based on whacking the Z's with a hammer in the right spot, mine needs it too.

69L48Z27 · 05-15-2017, 07:30 PM

Mine makes noise but it's the rear clicking for sure. Never heard the oil can thing.

hjdca · 05-16-2017, 08:49 AM

If you are turning right into a driveway, to avoid scraping, you get close and parrallel to the driveway, then, turn the wheel to get the front right wheel half a turn to get going up the driveway... Then, when you fully cut the wheel right, the passenger rear wheel tire will come off the ground. If you give it gas, it will make all kinds of clunks and noises... the best is to get very proficient at this, so, very little or no gas has to be added until the rear tire is back on the ground again. To get my Z/28 up and down steep driveways and high crowned roads, I wait for everyone to clear out and I use the whole driveway.

FLOW TIE · 05-16-2017, 04:25 PM

Thx for the info...
Mine does the same.

Raven87 · 05-16-2017, 05:18 PM

Thanks for the replies. Sounds like a normal thing then.
Not going to a dealer for any dimple though.

The_Raging_Bull · 05-16-2017, 08:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Raven87

Thanks for the replies. Sounds like a normal thing then.
Not going to a dealer for any dimple though.

I hear it from turn of either direction nearly every time I turn into my driveway, I may yet have mine dimpled, if I do I'll take photos as the dealer whacks it so I can post them.

Raven87 · 05-17-2017, 07:11 AM

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Originally Posted by The_Raging_Bull

I hear it from turn of either direction nearly every time I turn into my driveway, I may yet have mine dimpled, if I do I'll take photos as the dealer whacks it so I can post them.

Thanks RB, that would be great.

Raven87 · 07-18-2017, 06:41 AM

To revisit this issue - I did a search for that TSB but came up empty (PIE0054A).

I did find some other threads in the Gen V ZL1 section about clutch noise causing a clunk due to a diff fluid issue.

Mine is still doing it and I'm wondering if it may be more differential related than body/suspension flex.

I hate the thought of taking the car into a stealership but I may do it just to find out what is going on.

69L48Z27 · 07-18-2017, 08:20 PM

Yeah, my noise is a sharp click on flat surface turning at low speed. Mines not a body 'oil canning' issue.

Keep in mind the Z/28 does not have the same rear as the ZL1. Those have clutch type LSD and these cars have Torsten (sp?) type rears. Additive probably won't make a difference, shouldn't anyway.

Dealer will tell you it's normal if it's the same noise I have.

05-15-2017, 06:49 AM	#1
Raven87 C'mon- really? Drives: Looking for a ZL1 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Nortwestern Ohio Posts: 1,966 View My Garage	Clunk Noise when turning at low speed I've noticed my car makes a 'clunk' sound when I make a fairly sharp turn right or left at low speed such as pulling into a driveway. It definitely seems to be coming from the rear. It kind of sounds like it may be similar to what I read in this thread? http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...ght=rear+noise It sounds like a 'clunk' of some sort and only does it once, almost like there is something that catches or binds? But, when I then straighten the car back out it does not 'un-clunk' either; it just does it when I make a sharp low speed turn. When I make a more wide turn, no noise. The noise seems to be more prevalent when turning right. There is no discernible issue when going straight or backing. The car drives perfectly regardless but this weird clunk happens on most tight, right hand turns. Any suggestions? I definitely would prefer to not have to take this to a dealer if I don't have to. Thanks in advance. __________________ Steve 2018 Camaro 2SS 1LE Black #3805 - SOLD

05-15-2017, 03:30 PM	#6
The_Raging_Bull Raging Bull Reborn Drives: '09 CGM Z063LZ '15 RH Z/28 #0631 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Broken Arrow OK Posts: 765 View My Garage	Chevy has a TSB (PIE0054A) based on whacking the Z's with a hammer in the right spot, mine needs it too. __________________ Toy 1 '15 RH Z/28 w/AC & Radio S/N 0631 Toy 2 '09 CGM Z06 3LZ My DD: '17 Ford Mustang GT Her DD: '14 F150 Ecoboost 3.5 Last edited by The_Raging_Bull; 05-15-2017 at 04:13 PM.

05-16-2017, 08:49 AM	#8
hjdca Drives: 2015 Z/28 Black Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 340	If you are turning right into a driveway, to avoid scraping, you get close and parrallel to the driveway, then, turn the wheel to get the front right wheel half a turn to get going up the driveway... Then, when you fully cut the wheel right, the passenger rear wheel tire will come off the ground. If you give it gas, it will make all kinds of clunks and noises... the best is to get very proficient at this, so, very little or no gas has to be added until the rear tire is back on the ground again. To get my Z/28 up and down steep driveways and high crowned roads, I wait for everyone to clear out and I use the whole driveway. __________________ 2015 Black Z/28 70 Chevelle SS396 01 M3, 88 Land Cruiser

05-16-2017, 05:18 PM	#10
Raven87 C'mon- really? Drives: Looking for a ZL1 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Nortwestern Ohio Posts: 1,966 View My Garage	Thanks for the replies. Sounds like a normal thing then. Not going to a dealer for any dimple though. __________________ Steve 2018 Camaro 2SS 1LE Black #3805 - SOLD

07-18-2017, 06:41 AM	#13
Raven87 C'mon- really? Drives: Looking for a ZL1 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Nortwestern Ohio Posts: 1,966 View My Garage	To revisit this issue - I did a search for that TSB but came up empty (PIE0054A). I did find some other threads in the Gen V ZL1 section about clutch noise causing a clunk due to a diff fluid issue. Mine is still doing it and I'm wondering if it may be more differential related than body/suspension flex. I hate the thought of taking the car into a stealership but I may do it just to find out what is going on. __________________ Steve 2018 Camaro 2SS 1LE Black #3805 - SOLD

05-15-2017, 10:33 AM	#2
karve Drives: 2015 Z/28 #737, 2014 Ford Raptor Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Florida Posts: 155	Mine makes the same noise. Seems to be common from what I've read but curious to hear other opinions.

05-15-2017, 11:19 AM	#4
MRBZ28 Drives: 2014 Z28 Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: San Bernardino, Ca Posts: 187	It's the body, it just creaking and they all do it. there was a posting about it so you can search for it. the dealer will fix it by hitting a certain spot with a hammer. on the underside, the dent seams to relieve the stress point. Go figure? thats what I remember regarding this. I'm sure some will answer this a bit more detail. but I just live with it. it doesn't't hurt anything.

05-15-2017, 07:30 PM	#7
69L48Z27 Drives: 2015 Z/28; 1969 Camaro SS Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: York, PA Posts: 805	Mine makes noise but it's the rear clicking for sure. Never heard the oil can thing.

05-16-2017, 04:25 PM	#9
FLOW TIE Drives: 2015 Z/28 #898 Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: DFW Posts: 416	Thx for the info... Mine does the same.

07-18-2017, 08:20 PM	#14
69L48Z27 Drives: 2015 Z/28; 1969 Camaro SS Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: York, PA Posts: 805	Yeah, my noise is a sharp click on flat surface turning at low speed. Mines not a body 'oil canning' issue. Keep in mind the Z/28 does not have the same rear as the ZL1. Those have clutch type LSD and these cars have Torsten (sp?) type rears. Additive probably won't make a difference, shouldn't anyway. Dealer will tell you it's normal if it's the same noise I have.