EXCESSIVE CLUTCH CHATTER - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

sspddmn · 09-26-2012, 12:22 PM

Anyone else have this? Everytime I let out the clutch all the way through 3rd gear I hear the rattle. And when I let off the clutch a little harder (instead of gently letting off the clutch) the rattle from the transmission seems harsher and louder too.

Are these transmissions suppose to have excessive clutch chatter? Anyone else hear this too?

Thanks.

4fbodys · 09-26-2012, 12:31 PM

Do you hear the chatter at idle with the clutch out I hear it in my car the same but also hear a rattle under the car when i get out listen and it's not the supercharger plus 9500 miles and have had a new supercharger put on 1000 mile ago

OldScoolCamaro · 09-26-2012, 12:51 PM

Clutch "chatter" is normally associated with pulse/vibration in conjunction with noise. I think you mean just noise. There is nothing quiet about the mechanical operation of the ZL1 it's S/C, transmission, and driveline. Everything at times makes varying levels of noise. At idle you may hear noise coming from the transmission area from inside and outside. Inside the car you may hear noise coming from the area of the transmission tunnel. It can be at one time or another in any area of operation from shifting, to driving in gear, or sitting in neutral. Also the rear axles, carrier/rear axle housing talk alot. If the noise is at the same relative level as any other mechanical sound(s) of operation and does not get higher or more pronounced over time then it's what's baked in the cake. The HD stuff tends to act that way.

Chevrolet Customer Svc · 09-27-2012, 07:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sspddmn

Anyone else have this? Everytime I let out the clutch all the way through 3rd gear I hear the rattle. And when I let off the clutch a little harder (instead of gently letting off the clutch) the rattle from the transmission seems harsher and louder too.

Are these transmissions suppose to have excessive clutch chatter? Anyone else hear this too?

Thanks.

If you feel this may be an issue, you always have the option to bring it to a dealership for a proper diagnosis! Please let us know what you were able to find out.

Brandon
Chevrolet Customer Service

flyjbaker · 09-27-2012, 10:18 AM

I have not owned a Camaro....YET. But I had that chatter on both of my Corvettes and my GTO.

SlingShot · 09-27-2012, 10:54 AM

Based on the SS, I would say it's just the slop in the drive line and the throw out bearing making noise. This is very common on the SS, especially when driving slow through a parking lot.

sspddmn · 09-27-2012, 11:23 AM

i see. Thanks for all the input. Ill bring it up when i take my Z in for my oil change.

09-26-2012, 12:22 PM	#1
sspddmn Drives: 2013 ZL1 and 1991 Z28 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: SF Bay but from the 808 Posts: 703	EXCESSIVE CLUTCH CHATTER Anyone else have this? Everytime I let out the clutch all the way through 3rd gear I hear the rattle. And when I let off the clutch a little harder (instead of gently letting off the clutch) the rattle from the transmission seems harsher and louder too. Are these transmissions suppose to have excessive clutch chatter? Anyone else hear this too? Thanks. __________________ 2002 Camaro SS (sold) / 1991 Camaro Z28 5.7L / 2013 ZL1 VIN# 149 / 2016 Audi A6 Prestige Supercharged 3.0 V6

09-26-2012, 12:51 PM	#3
OldScoolCamaro Drives: Camaro's, always have, always will. Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Home of the brave Posts: 4,851	Clutch "chatter" is normally associated with pulse/vibration in conjunction with noise. I think you mean just noise. There is nothing quiet about the mechanical operation of the ZL1 it's S/C, transmission, and driveline. Everything at times makes varying levels of noise. At idle you may hear noise coming from the transmission area from inside and outside. Inside the car you may hear noise coming from the area of the transmission tunnel. It can be at one time or another in any area of operation from shifting, to driving in gear, or sitting in neutral. Also the rear axles, carrier/rear axle housing talk alot. If the noise is at the same relative level as any other mechanical sound(s) of operation and does not get higher or more pronounced over time then it's what's baked in the cake. The HD stuff tends to act that way. __________________ In Scott We Trust...all others must show proof.

09-27-2012, 10:54 AM	#6
SlingShot Drives: 2012 ZL1 - #670 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Seminole, Fl. Posts: 7,750	Based on the SS, I would say it's just the slop in the drive line and the throw out bearing making noise. This is very common on the SS, especially when driving slow through a parking lot. __________________

09-27-2012, 11:23 AM	#7
sspddmn Drives: 2013 ZL1 and 1991 Z28 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: SF Bay but from the 808 Posts: 703	i see. Thanks for all the input. Ill bring it up when i take my Z in for my oil change. __________________ 2002 Camaro SS (sold) / 1991 Camaro Z28 5.7L / 2013 ZL1 VIN# 149 / 2016 Audi A6 Prestige Supercharged 3.0 V6

09-26-2012, 12:31 PM	#2
4fbodys Drives: 3 3rd gens 1 4th gen Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: wv Posts: 82	Do you hear the chatter at idle with the clutch out I hear it in my car the same but also hear a rattle under the car when i get out listen and it's not the supercharger plus 9500 miles and have had a new supercharger put on 1000 mile ago

09-27-2012, 10:18 AM	#5
flyjbaker Drives: none yet Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: League City,TX Posts: 128	I have not owned a Camaro....YET. But I had that chatter on both of my Corvettes and my GTO.