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Germy2011 · 01-17-2016, 11:29 PM

Hi,

I bought my 2015 Camaro LS Coupe last week. It was used with 2900 miles on it and had a clean carfax. If anybody remembers, I talked about never driving fast. After a while I decided to "Romping My Engine for Once" lol previous thread.

I noticed on the streets, when I shift. When my car has a good jolt of power. I hear a thud in the back. I kept hearing it frequently. I can add more description tomorrow when I drive to Work.

Today, I heard it again. When I parked. I thought ehh its my jack or my spare tire. I decided to just check in the back. The ****ing battery is in the back lol. That crazy I never knew that lol. But my battery is tightened down, so its not moving. It was too dark to check under the car, but do I even have a spare tire?

My real question, Has anybody every heard this thud in the car when you shift?

sincerely,

Germy2011

Jason1831 · 01-18-2016, 12:42 AM

I hear it in my 2015 LS also. Let me know if you find out. I hear it at a stop also.

MoeFaux · 01-18-2016, 12:49 AM

I think its the gas sloshing in the tank.

Germy2011 · 01-18-2016, 08:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MoeFaux

I think its the gas sloshing in the tank.

That very well could be, because I drove this morning, couldnt hear it. Plus I only have 1/4 tank. Ill dig up a little more research. Maybe some guys will jump on today and read and chime in. Happy Monday guys!

Germy2011

The Dutchman · 01-18-2016, 10:13 AM

Trunk monkey.

Stewart · 01-18-2016, 11:36 AM

It's a bowling ball left in the trunk or back seat by the previous owner.

The Dutchman · 01-18-2016, 11:42 AM

Previous owner may have been in the mafia.

BadSport340 · 01-18-2016, 11:56 AM

My car makes a clunk sound when I press in the clutch sometimes at low speeds. It's normal and is caused by slack in the drivetrain when you press in the clutch.

If you're cruising along in first gear, foot OFF the clutch pedal, and you can give it throttle and it causes a thud/clunk noise then that might be a problem. But if it's just when you press in the pedal while coasting or something, that's normal and you shouldn't worry about it. This will be more apparent at lower speeds such as the 1-2 shift or when you're in first gear and you come to a stop.

Scalded Dog · 01-18-2016, 02:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Germy2011

Hi,

I bought my 2015 Camaro LS Coupe last week. It was used with 2900 miles on it and had a clean carfax. If anybody remembers, I talked about never driving fast. After a while I decided to "Romping My Engine for Once" lol previous thread.

I noticed on the streets, when I shift. When my car has a good jolt of power. I hear a thud in the back. I kept hearing it frequently. I can add more description tomorrow when I drive to Work.

Today, I heard it again. When I parked. I thought ehh its my jack or my spare tire. I decided to just check in the back. The ****ing battery is in the back lol. That crazy I never knew that lol. But my battery is tightened down, so its not moving. It was too dark to check under the car, but do I even have a spare tire?

My real question, Has anybody every heard this thud in the car when you shift?

sincerely,

Germy2011

If you found the ****ing battery, but did not move a spare tire out of the way to get to it, then you do not have a spare tire. If you see a nail in the road, swerve.

Regarding the thud, I occasionally hear it when I am rolling to a stop, when the tank is between 1/2 and 3/4 full. However, I do not hear it under acceleration (or shifts), as engine/ road noise out- holler the sloshing sounds... wondering if it's even a u-joint with a little too much play in it?

Pete M · 01-18-2016, 03:38 PM

Let your Mother in Law out of the trunk..Of course, by this time you're pretty much screwed either way.

01-17-2016, 11:29 PM	#1
Germy2011 Drives: 2015 Summit White Camaro LS Coupe Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 60	Moving Thud In The Back Of My Car Hi, I bought my 2015 Camaro LS Coupe last week. It was used with 2900 miles on it and had a clean carfax. If anybody remembers, I talked about never driving fast. After a while I decided to "Romping My Engine for Once" lol previous thread. I noticed on the streets, when I shift. When my car has a good jolt of power. I hear a thud in the back. I kept hearing it frequently. I can add more description tomorrow when I drive to Work. Today, I heard it again. When I parked. I thought ehh its my jack or my spare tire. I decided to just check in the back. The ****ing battery is in the back lol. That crazy I never knew that lol. But my battery is tightened down, so its not moving. It was too dark to check under the car, but do I even have a spare tire? My real question, Has anybody every heard this thud in the car when you shift? sincerely, Germy2011

01-18-2016, 11:36 AM	#6
Stewart Drives: 2014 Camaro 2SS RS & Ground effects Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Lower Desert Cali Posts: 1,229 View My Garage	It's a bowling ball left in the trunk or back seat by the previous owner. __________________ Don’t walk in front of me, I may not follow; Don’t walk behind me, I may not lead; Walk beside me, and just be my friend. MY BUILD LINK: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=484260

01-18-2016, 03:38 PM	#10
Pete M 9 Year USMC Vet Drives: 2014 1LT black on black Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Farmington, NC Posts: 730 View My Garage	Let your Mother in Law out of the trunk..Of course, by this time you're pretty much screwed either way. __________________ A lot of stuff done so far to make it look better and be more fun to drive.....

01-18-2016, 12:42 AM	#2
Jason1831 Drives: 2015 Chevy camaro Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Phoenix AZ Posts: 2 View My Garage	I hear it in my 2015 LS also. Let me know if you find out. I hear it at a stop also.

01-18-2016, 12:49 AM	#3
MoeFaux Drives: 2015 Camaro LS Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Nv Posts: 59	I think its the gas sloshing in the tank.

01-18-2016, 10:13 AM	#5
The Dutchman Account Suspended Drives: car Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: somewhere Posts: 179	Trunk monkey.

01-18-2016, 11:42 AM	#7
The Dutchman Account Suspended Drives: car Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: somewhere Posts: 179	Previous owner may have been in the mafia.

01-18-2016, 11:56 AM	#8
BadSport340 Drives: 2014 Camaro LS, 1973 Dart Sport 340 Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Fayetteville, Arkansas Posts: 77	My car makes a clunk sound when I press in the clutch sometimes at low speeds. It's normal and is caused by slack in the drivetrain when you press in the clutch. If you're cruising along in first gear, foot OFF the clutch pedal, and you can give it throttle and it causes a thud/clunk noise then that might be a problem. But if it's just when you press in the pedal while coasting or something, that's normal and you shouldn't worry about it. This will be more apparent at lower speeds such as the 1-2 shift or when you're in first gear and you come to a stop.