Look through your wheels at the rear shocks...leaking?? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

NightmareZL1 · 05-06-2013, 02:17 AM

I just changed to eibach springs this weekend. When I took out the rear shocks, I noted that both rear shocks had a layer of oil on them that was collecting dirt.

It looked to be originating from the shaft seal area. Is this considered normal weepage or are both my rear shocks shot? mag ride is functioning fine and no warning lights have shown up. I took some pics to show the dealer the next time I go in.

bw26ss · 05-06-2013, 02:19 AM

Just drive and enjoy, thats what some dealers tell me

NightmareZL1 · 05-06-2013, 02:20 AM

Oh BTW, I give two thumbs up to the Eibach kit. Doesn't look very different but the ride is soooo much more compliant on harsh roads. It's not as chasis jarring on hard bumps. I have yet to try testing it's handling yet.

NightmareZL1 · 05-06-2013, 02:21 AM

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Originally Posted by 11fastss

Just drive and enjoy, thats what some dealers tell me

haha, they better not tell me that!

they better have a good explanation of why a leaking shock is okay.

joes407 · 05-06-2013, 04:59 AM

i have the issue as well and they dont want to fix it until the oil is actually dripping. mine also make rattling noise over bumps but havent been able to get the rattle to happen when im at dealer.

Chevrolet Customer Svc · 05-06-2013, 07:49 AM

Sorry to hear about these concerns,

Feel free to send me a PM if you'd like to explore these matters or schedule a diagnosis for you. Here to help as much as I can.

Best regards,

William R.
Chevrolet Customer Care

NightmareZL1 · 05-06-2013, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Chevrolet Customer Svc

Sorry to hear about these concerns,

Feel free to send me a PM if you'd like to explore these matters or schedule a diagnosis for you. Here to help as much as I can.

Best regards,

William R.
Chevrolet Customer Care

Thank you for the support. I will have to bring car to dealer for the interior light pulsing at idle and the rear diff groaning every time I turn at low speeds (groans and feels notchy). Hopefully they will address the rear shocks as well.

Chevrolet Customer Svc · 05-06-2013, 01:31 PM

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Originally Posted by NightmareZL1

Thank you for the support. I will have to bring car to dealer for the interior light pulsing at idle and the rear diff groaning every time I turn at low speeds (groans and feels notchy). Hopefully they will address the rear shocks as well.

No problem,

Feel free to contact me anytime with your concerns NightmareZL1. Please keep me updated on the process.

Best regards,

William R.
Chevrolet Customer Care

Rizzo · 05-07-2013, 07:27 AM

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Originally Posted by NightmareZL1

...the rear diff groaning every time I turn at low speeds (groans and feels notchy)

I had the same issue. I found a few threads in the Forum that pointed to a TSB: PI0137C

The dealership fixed my ZL1 under this TSB and the groaning noise is gone.

05-06-2013, 02:17 AM	#1
NightmareZL1 Can't stop ***ifying Drives: Ashen 2013 Gray ZL1 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Honolulu, HI Posts: 273 View My Garage	Look through your wheels at the rear shocks...leaking?? I just changed to eibach springs this weekend. When I took out the rear shocks, I noted that both rear shocks had a layer of oil on them that was collecting dirt. It looked to be originating from the shaft seal area. Is this considered normal weepage or are both my rear shocks shot? mag ride is functioning fine and no warning lights have shown up. I took some pics to show the dealer the next time I go in. __________________ Rotofab, grinding rear diff sound forever, dealer replaced supercharger - now i have a rattle when starting from a stop, ordered 2.35 lingenfelter pulley, hp tuner, belt, 100mm idler pulley, tr7IX spark plugs, wideband kit, long tubes with no cats...hoping for 650hp. dyno with rotofab = 518hp

05-06-2013, 02:20 AM	#3
NightmareZL1 Can't stop ***ifying Drives: Ashen 2013 Gray ZL1 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Honolulu, HI Posts: 273 View My Garage	Oh BTW, I give two thumbs up to the Eibach kit. Doesn't look very different but the ride is soooo much more compliant on harsh roads. It's not as chasis jarring on hard bumps. I have yet to try testing it's handling yet. __________________ Rotofab, grinding rear diff sound forever, dealer replaced supercharger - now i have a rattle when starting from a stop, ordered 2.35 lingenfelter pulley, hp tuner, belt, 100mm idler pulley, tr7IX spark plugs, wideband kit, long tubes with no cats...hoping for 650hp. dyno with rotofab = 518hp

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05-06-2013, 02:19 AM	#2
bw26ss Banned Drives: ss camaro Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: usa Posts: 876	Just drive and enjoy, thats what some dealers tell me

05-06-2013, 04:59 AM	#5
joes407 Drives: 2014 ZL1m6 red hot #569 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: florida Posts: 2,422	i have the issue as well and they dont want to fix it until the oil is actually dripping. mine also make rattling noise over bumps but havent been able to get the rattle to happen when im at dealer.