2012 ls m6 1st gear shift noise??? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

SoCalThug · 02-10-2012, 10:48 PM

Hey guys, just got my new camaro last week. i noticed sometimes after shifting out of 1st gear to 2nd, right when i push the clutch in and shift out of 1st to 2nd gear. i can hear a wierd sound that the clutch or tranny makes during the shift.. again this is only sometimes but i did notice it.. is this normal?

bajamoon · 02-11-2012, 12:17 AM

Can you describe the sound? The clutch is noisy so don't be too alarmed but you can always go to the dealer and have them check it out since it's only a couple weeks old.

edgehead2000 · 02-11-2012, 12:39 AM

I remember my old M6 being loud too and think that it is normal to a small degree. But like bajamoon said, compare it to others on the lot to find out for sure.

TJeezey · 02-11-2012, 10:14 AM

I have pretty much the same problem. Car grinds in shifting from 1st/2nd/3rd and will chatter when I push the clutch in. Ive takin it in twice and the dealership gave me a TSB that said it is normal for the car to do that when the tranny is cold. It's BS and it still chatters when its warmed up. Im changing out the tranny fluid and rear diff fluid in a few days when I get back from deployment. Ill let you know how it goes...

Vikas2k · 06-20-2012, 07:24 PM

I hear the exact same noise. I also drive a 2012 Camaro V6 6MT.

Chevrolet Customer Svc · 06-21-2012, 11:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vikas2k

I hear the exact same noise. I also drive a 2012 Camaro V6 6MT.

I am sorry for the frustrations that you may be experiencing with this issue. Have you been able to get this diagnosed at your local dealership? Please send me any details regarding this and I will be happy to look into this for you.

Brandon
Chevrolet Customer Service

SoCalThug · 06-21-2012, 11:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chevrolet Customer Svc

I am sorry for the frustrations that you may be experiencing with this issue. Have you been able to get this diagnosed at your local dealership? Please send me any details regarding this and I will be happy to look into this for you.

Brandon
Chevrolet Customer Service

Hey Brandon, There was a thread like mine that was about 3-4 pages long.. and many people there had this same problem. Many of them reported it to the dealership and one person even printed out each page of that thread to show that many people are having the same problem.. unfortunately if i remember correctly every dealership said that the noise is normal..

Vikas2k · 06-22-2012, 09:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chevrolet Customer Svc

I am sorry for the frustrations that you may be experiencing with this issue. Have you been able to get this diagnosed at your local dealership? Please send me any details regarding this and I will be happy to look into this for you.

Brandon
Chevrolet Customer Service

I will be taking it to the dealership tomorrow. I will keep you posted.

Henry G. · 06-24-2012, 07:01 PM

I never had the noise but a change to full syn Redline tranny oil definitely made it shift smoother. Worth a try, it takes 2 qts, about $10 a quart.

Avenging Orange · 06-24-2012, 09:39 PM

I guess it depends on the noise. There is a bit of play in our driveline with the 2 piece drive shaft and just normal manual tranny noises. I know many will jump to the conclusion there just has to be something wrong and that the dealership is just lazy or not interested. Yes, there are a lot of legit issues (and yours may be) but a lot is just plain normal for GM. take it from a guy thats had 2 GTO's and a Camaro...........they simply make lots of noises.
Good luck finding out your problem.

Camaro588 · 06-28-2012, 11:19 AM

Mine does the same it shimmys, and almost feels as if you didn't depress the clutch when shifting

Vikas2k · 07-16-2012, 10:34 PM

Follow up to my precious message. I took it to the dealer.

Dealership heard the noise, kept it a day and gave it back saying there is no current solution available from GM in this issue.

SoCalThug · 07-19-2012, 09:54 PM

looks like its normal loud clunking noise then from these gm cars.. Although i have about 6k miles on my car now and cant remember the last time i heard this noise wile shifting!! Maybe time will tell for you guys as well!

ckaram · 07-19-2012, 10:04 PM

Do a search on "drive line slack" or similar. I believe it to be normal. "Clunk" sound when moving slowly, e.g. parking, etc. and depressing clutch.

No problems with my car and it makes this sound periodically.

02-10-2012, 10:48 PM	#1
SoCalThug Drives: 2012 Summit White 1Ls Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Diamond Bar, Cali Posts: 896	2012 ls m6 1st gear shift noise??? Hey guys, just got my new camaro last week. i noticed sometimes after shifting out of 1st gear to 2nd, right when i push the clutch in and shift out of 1st to 2nd gear. i can hear a wierd sound that the clutch or tranny makes during the shift.. again this is only sometimes but i did notice it.. is this normal?

02-11-2012, 10:14 AM	#4
TJeezey Drives: 2011 SS/RS M6 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Sacramento Posts: 82	I have pretty much the same problem. Car grinds in shifting from 1st/2nd/3rd and will chatter when I push the clutch in. Ive takin it in twice and the dealership gave me a TSB that said it is normal for the car to do that when the tranny is cold. It's BS and it still chatters when its warmed up. Im changing out the tranny fluid and rear diff fluid in a few days when I get back from deployment. Ill let you know how it goes... __________________ 2011 IOM SS/RS M6 w/Hurst. C.A.I. inc Intake, Borla ATAK catback, ARH LT's with HFC, Vmax TB, Apex Scoop, 91 oct Jannety Tune

06-24-2012, 09:39 PM	#10
Avenging Orange Drives: 2010 Inferno Orange 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Clermont, IN Posts: 3,297	I guess it depends on the noise. There is a bit of play in our driveline with the 2 piece drive shaft and just normal manual tranny noises. I know many will jump to the conclusion there just has to be something wrong and that the dealership is just lazy or not interested. Yes, there are a lot of legit issues (and yours may be) but a lot is just plain normal for GM. take it from a guy thats had 2 GTO's and a Camaro...........they simply make lots of noises. Good luck finding out your problem. __________________ 2010 Inferno Orange 2SS/RS M6 Black Leather, Sun Roof, OBX Headers, Borla touring axle back, Cold Air Inductions CAI , non synthetic fluids, BMR total bushing upgrade/1" lowering springs, DSE 32mm rear sway bar. GM fe4 shocks/struts/LCA's, AAM 3.91 diff, Vertini RFS1.8 20x9 +30. Conti ExtremeContact Sport 275/35/20. sjm autoprod ABL dash kit. Mike Norris tuned 413/419. Avenging Orange: 43 years of not buying into the Hype........and damn proud of it!! https://youtu.be/9JD9it6SmB8 https://youtu.be/xmelTlEzI34 KICKING CANCERS ASS SINCE 2015!!

07-19-2012, 10:04 PM	#14
ckaram Drives: 2011 2SS RS, 1968 ragtop Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Indiana Posts: 1,850	Do a search on "drive line slack" or similar. I believe it to be normal. "Clunk" sound when moving slowly, e.g. parking, etc. and depressing clutch. No problems with my car and it makes this sound periodically. __________________ 1968 Camaro Convertible LS1, T56

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bajamoon Drives: 2014 Subaru WRX Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Whittier CA Posts: 13,730 View My Garage	Can you describe the sound? The clutch is noisy so don't be too alarmed but you can always go to the dealer and have them check it out since it's only a couple weeks old.

02-11-2012, 12:39 AM	#3
edgehead2000 2016 Camaro 1LT 2.0T Drives: Nemesis Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 844	I remember my old M6 being loud too and think that it is normal to a small degree. But like bajamoon said, compare it to others on the lot to find out for sure.

06-20-2012, 07:24 PM	#5
Vikas2k Drives: '12 Camaro LS V6 6MT, '09 CX9 GT Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: GTA Posts: 269	I hear the exact same noise. I also drive a 2012 Camaro V6 6MT.

06-24-2012, 07:01 PM	#9
Henry G. Drives: 2012 Camaro LFX,CAI,DynomaxVT,RX CC Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: So Cal Mtns Posts: 526	I never had the noise but a change to full syn Redline tranny oil definitely made it shift smoother. Worth a try, it takes 2 qts, about $10 a quart.

06-28-2012, 11:19 AM	#11
Camaro588 Drives: 2012 camaro LS Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Albany N.Y. Posts: 140	Mine does the same it shimmys, and almost feels as if you didn't depress the clutch when shifting

07-16-2012, 10:34 PM	#12
Vikas2k Drives: '12 Camaro LS V6 6MT, '09 CX9 GT Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: GTA Posts: 269	Follow up to my precious message. I took it to the dealer. Dealership heard the noise, kept it a day and gave it back saying there is no current solution available from GM in this issue.

07-19-2012, 09:54 PM	#13
SoCalThug Drives: 2012 Summit White 1Ls Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Diamond Bar, Cali Posts: 896	looks like its normal loud clunking noise then from these gm cars.. Although i have about 6k miles on my car now and cant remember the last time i heard this noise wile shifting!! Maybe time will tell for you guys as well!