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newb · 02-24-2013, 08:08 PM

I have noticed when entering a driveway that I get pretty good chatter from the limited slip rear diff. Only happens when one wheel is significantly unloaded. Anyone else have this?

BigBlock69RS · 02-24-2013, 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by charlie46

I Also have a clunking noise when the clutch is engaged or disengaged , kind of bothers me but I have to remind my self that its not a 911 it's a Chevy !

Same here mostly seems to happen in first and second gears.

right to travel · 02-24-2013, 08:41 PM

i have heard all of these things with mine. im glad its not me with my rookie driving skills. The other day though i got a really bad one which was caused by the stupid 1-4 shift. i was in the mall parking lot in first gear going like 15 mph looking for a parking spot and it 1-4 me and i swear the entire drive train shuttered so hard i thought it was going to fall out right there in the lot. I dont think this car likes low speed at all with its setup as its seems we are all having issues in 1st 2nd and reverse

Skip shift eliminator ordered.

CrystalRedTintcoat · 02-25-2013, 12:43 AM

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Originally Posted by newb

I have noticed when entering a driveway that I get pretty good chatter from the limited slip rear diff. Only happens when on when is significantly unloaded. Anyone else have this?

On a hill when clutching up it the sound is as if my rear end is going to fall out. But then I remember reading in the manual that when the computerized traction control engages it make noises which is normal. So now I try to be more smooth when I approach incline changes at an angle to avoid this.

beany323 · 02-25-2013, 09:41 AM

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Originally Posted by newb

No chatter here. Plenty of clunk. The clutch smell went away after a few hundred miles. Have had an occasional metallic sounding clunk accompanied with a pop from the rear end when turning into steep driveways. Sounds like the rear end binds. Just over 900 miles

ya i have owned many manual cars and i was like.. have i lost that much of my touch? wow that smells bad... and that was just a slight inclined into my driveway into the garage..

seems to be better now. 600+ miles.

Michael2000 · 02-25-2013, 11:02 PM

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Originally Posted by CrystalRedTintcoat

On a hill when clutching up it the sound is as if my rear end is going to fall out. But then I remember reading in the manual that when the computerized traction control engages it make noises which is normal. So now I try to be more smooth when I approach incline changes at an angle to avoid this.

You can try turning the traction control off, and see if you notice a difference.

Michael

CrystalRedTintcoat · 02-26-2013, 04:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Michael2000

You can try turning the traction control off, and see if you notice a difference.

Michael

Doh! Will try ...

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CrystalRedTintcoat · 02-26-2013, 04:09 AM

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Originally Posted by LRJet35

I guess it could be best described as drivetrain slop, it's not really a chatter noise, it's just the whole drivetrain stuttering and bouncing as the clutch is partially engaged. Every car I've owned has been a manual transmission, and it def. seems a little abnormal unless it just has a that amount of drive train slop and that is considered normal for this car...

Agree. There is an inordinate amount of noise in this tranny / clutch "thing". My 84 camaro made noise at the throw out baring. Once changed the noise went away.

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CrystalRedTintcoat · 02-26-2013, 04:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Chevrolet Customer Svc

We apologize for the frustrations. You can always go to a dealership for a proper diagnosis.

Brandon
Chevrolet Customer Service

Brandon, it seems that several of us are complaining about this same issue. This might sound like an odd question but is it as-designed? Is this how the Tremec 6060 and tranny sound together? It's definitely like a loud clunky piece of machinery. I hear mine less and I clutch more smoothly now but it does happen often at low speeds or when parking or engaging the clutch abruptly.

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right to travel · 02-26-2013, 06:45 PM

maybe we should ask some z06 guys how its treated them since we share tranny's ??

CrystalRedTintcoat · 02-28-2013, 03:14 AM

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Originally Posted by right to travel

maybe we should ask some z06 guys how its treated them since we share tranny's ??

Great idea. Z06 guys?

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tramtwo · 02-28-2013, 03:26 AM

Very few of them here....

Not sure that what I think is being discussed here has anything to do with the clutch or transmission....

The bucking and lurching, clunking and lopping only ever happens at very low speeds and low rpms. It is almost like it is bogged down...

I think it is normal... the idles are a bit low... imo

EDIT: almost forgot, i almost never use 1st gear in this car... 2nd gear take offs and stop and go.

CrystalRedTintcoat · 05-19-2013, 12:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Chevrolet Customer Svc

We apologize for the frustrations. You can always go to a dealership for a proper diagnosis.

Brandon
Chevrolet Customer Service

I'm finally now filling out my JD Power Survey. Comments I'm noting:

1. Clutch Chatter (on delivery; don't think dealer can fix)
2. Splitter fit gaps (on delivery; dealer tried to fix; traded one problem for another)
3. Driver's door squeaking (developed months after delivery; haven't taken to dealer)
4. MyLink bluetooth/USB pairing/response issues (on delivery; hoping MyLink software update fixes)

L99CAMA2011 · 05-19-2013, 01:30 PM

My car is a 2012 SS LS3 and the clutch issue has been present from 35 miles from Lot to entrance in driveway. Backing into driveway the car felt like I had a 150,000 mile old clutch , no grip at all and the burnt clutch smell. My fix is to get an aftermarket clutch. Even at the strip I couldn't burn out my rear and has never done this due to low grip from clutch going into first gear. Don't waste your time with dealership fix, go aftermarket. The stock clutch is crap.

02-24-2013, 08:08 PM	#15
newb Drives: 2013 1LE Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: DMV Posts: 1,548	1LE clutch chatter I have noticed when entering a driveway that I get pretty good chatter from the limited slip rear diff. Only happens when one wheel is significantly unloaded. Anyone else have this? __________________ It's a Dingledarm. It's there to dampen side fumbling. If your marzelvanes fumble too much they can cause total protonic reversal. It gets ugly from there. This is really the biggest problem with the new Camaro. That and the tri-pronged blivot. Delivered 21 Jan 2013 Last edited by newb; 02-25-2013 at 12:51 AM.

02-24-2013, 08:41 PM	#17
right to travel Drives: 2013 Camaro 1SS 1LE SW Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Newport RI Posts: 835 View My Garage	i have heard all of these things with mine. im glad its not me with my rookie driving skills. The other day though i got a really bad one which was caused by the stupid 1-4 shift. i was in the mall parking lot in first gear going like 15 mph looking for a parking spot and it 1-4 me and i swear the entire drive train shuttered so hard i thought it was going to fall out right there in the lot. I dont think this car likes low speed at all with its setup as its seems we are all having issues in 1st 2nd and reverse Skip shift eliminator ordered.

02-26-2013, 06:45 PM	#24
right to travel Drives: 2013 Camaro 1SS 1LE SW Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Newport RI Posts: 835 View My Garage	maybe we should ask some z06 guys how its treated them since we share tranny's ??

02-28-2013, 03:26 AM	#26
tramtwo Drives: 2021 1LE Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: N'Awlinz Posts: 6,315	Very few of them here.... Not sure that what I think is being discussed here has anything to do with the clutch or transmission.... The bucking and lurching, clunking and lopping only ever happens at very low speeds and low rpms. It is almost like it is bogged down... I think it is normal... the idles are a bit low... imo EDIT: almost forgot, i almost never use 1st gear in this car... 2nd gear take offs and stop and go.

05-19-2013, 01:30 PM	#28
L99CAMA2011 Drives: One of the baddest handling Gen 5s Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Masachusetts Posts: 4,177	My car is a 2012 SS LS3 and the clutch issue has been present from 35 miles from Lot to entrance in driveway. Backing into driveway the car felt like I had a 150,000 mile old clutch , no grip at all and the burnt clutch smell. My fix is to get an aftermarket clutch. Even at the strip I couldn't burn out my rear and has never done this due to low grip from clutch going into first gear. Don't waste your time with dealership fix, go aftermarket. The stock clutch is crap.