Rear Deck Rattle (annoying) - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

nalinc23 · 09-22-2010, 09:38 PM

Whenever I am traveling highway speeds or at least around the 45-50 mark in a cruising gear (5th or 6th) my rear deck has this annoying CONSTANT rattle. It isn't just over bumps or expansions it is ALL the time. I also noticed that it happens when a song w/ lots of bass hits the rear speakers. Obviously something is loose, but can not figure out where it is coming from. I thought at first it might be where the rear folding seat latches back in place but it is not. I am going to have the dealership look at it eventually, just looking for ideas I can suggest to the dealer so I don't get this line:

"We couldn't get it to make that noise, sir!"

UGH

*Camaro_Corvette* · 09-22-2010, 09:40 PM

Maybe a spoiler bolt came loose. Happened a lot with the early 2010's.

Sc0rPs · 09-23-2010, 12:02 AM

There is a rattle issue that was talked about and found the problem, do a search in the general forums. Something with a part getting reworked on the SS but main thing it's under warranty and no cost to you.

IROCanSS · 09-23-2010, 12:05 AM

Its the spoiler bolts. This reminds me, better check mine.

Scott@Bjorn3D · 09-23-2010, 05:31 AM

There is also a TSB out for this and they put more foam between the joints of the rear deck to get rid of the rattle.

jordan 572 · 10-03-2010, 11:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scott@Bjorn3D

There is also a TSB out for this and they put more foam between the joints of the rear deck to get rid of the rattle.

Do you have a link?

GEEo · 10-03-2010, 11:13 AM

I've took my Camaro to my dealer for like 3-6 times alredy over that. and its still rattling.

they say its the speaker getting lose

zirotti · 10-03-2010, 03:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jrhaus76

Its the spoiler bolts. This reminds me, better check mine.

I'm not sure about that. I replaced my spoiler with an aftermarket one, made sure everything was snug and it still rattles.

toehead93 · 10-10-2010, 02:37 PM

I had a spoiler bolt in the trunk lid even though I never lost a spoiler screw. Occasionally on the assembly line a screw gets lost, you still get all the screw you need attached the spoiler but the lost one ends up rattling in the trunk lid. My dealer had to fish it out with a magnet.

nalinc23 · 10-11-2010, 09:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jordan 572

Do you have a link?

Yes, if anyone has a link to this TSB i'd like it please! The dealer I go to is pretty far away so i want to make sure it's worth the trip. In terms of the spoiler is there any way for me to tell with hand tools? In other words is the bolt in question visible to check the tightness?

jordan 572 · 10-12-2010, 09:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nalinc23

Yes, if anyone has a link to this TSB i'd like it please! The dealer I go to is pretty far away so i want to make sure it's worth the trip. In terms of the spoiler is there any way for me to tell with hand tools? In other words is the bolt in question visible to check the tightness?

dragonZ28 · 10-12-2010, 09:40 PM

Open the trunk, and there are 4 black plugs there under the spoiler.
They a flexible rubber, and you can pull them out to see if any of your nuts have came off, or are loose.

Thanks, Roger

mad@gm · 10-13-2010, 02:22 PM

Its the rear speakers, mine have been loose for a while now, if you have dealerships like me your screwed! They will tell you its operating as designed, but if you have a good dealership they will remove the rear speakers and put weather stripping under them to tighten them down and the rattle is gone. Next song with bass you play, pop the trunk and grab the bottom of the speakers, if the rattle goes away thats your problem.

Tysen · 10-20-2010, 10:26 AM

I'm having this problem now as well. Just called my dealership and it seems like they've heard of this problem before. I'll let you guys know the outcome.

09-22-2010, 09:38 PM	#1
nalinc23 Drives: 2010 2SS/RS 6MT Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Savannah, GA Posts: 258	Rear Deck Rattle (annoying) Whenever I am traveling highway speeds or at least around the 45-50 mark in a cruising gear (5th or 6th) my rear deck has this annoying CONSTANT rattle. It isn't just over bumps or expansions it is ALL the time. I also noticed that it happens when a song w/ lots of bass hits the rear speakers. Obviously something is loose, but can not figure out where it is coming from. I thought at first it might be where the rear folding seat latches back in place but it is not. I am going to have the dealership look at it eventually, just looking for ideas I can suggest to the dealer so I don't get this line: "We couldn't get it to make that noise, sir!" UGH __________________ '10 2SS/RS 6MT, Silver Ice Metallic/Black, CAI Inc Intake, Magnaflow 3'' Catback Exhaust 16483, Llumar 35% Tint, Headlight Armor 20% for Fog/Side/Tail Light Lenses

09-22-2010, 09:40 PM	#2
Camaro_Corvette 36.58625, -121.7568 Drives: Team 1LE Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Earth Posts: 23,709 View My Garage	Maybe a spoiler bolt came loose. Happened a lot with the early 2010's. __________________ I am seriously never serious vv V vv Next order of business

10-10-2010, 02:37 PM	#9
toehead93 Drives: 2014 2SS/1LE Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: wpb fl Posts: 3,136 View My Garage	I had a spoiler bolt in the trunk lid even though I never lost a spoiler screw. Occasionally on the assembly line a screw gets lost, you still get all the screw you need attached the spoiler but the lost one ends up rattling in the trunk lid. My dealer had to fish it out with a magnet. __________________ Used Racing Brake 2 Peice Rotors for sale: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=344754 Summit White 2014 2SS 1LE Recaros, NPP exhaust, Nav 2010 2SS A6 - sold.

10-20-2010, 10:26 AM	#14
Tysen Drives: 2011 RJT 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: TN Posts: 2,441 View My Garage	I'm having this problem now as well. Just called my dealership and it seems like they've heard of this problem before. I'll let you guys know the outcome. __________________ "I'm a man who discovered the wheel, and built the Eiffel Tower out of metal and brawn! That's what kind of man I am." - Ron Burgundy My build thread

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dragonZ28 Drives: 2001 T/A, 2010 2SS/RS, 2006 Z06 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Lexington, KY Posts: 2,428	Open the trunk, and there are 4 black plugs there under the spoiler. They a flexible rubber, and you can pull them out to see if any of your nuts have came off, or are loose. Thanks, Roger

10-13-2010, 02:22 PM	#13
mad@gm Drives: was a 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: north carolina Posts: 169	Its the rear speakers, mine have been loose for a while now, if you have dealerships like me your screwed! They will tell you its operating as designed, but if you have a good dealership they will remove the rear speakers and put weather stripping under them to tighten them down and the rattle is gone. Next song with bass you play, pop the trunk and grab the bottom of the speakers, if the rattle goes away thats your problem.