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Greg2SS · 06-23-2016, 01:32 PM

I bought my 2012 SS a few months ago. They hadn't changed the oil before placing it on the lot, part of the deal was they would service the car when I bought it. Had it for a while before the appointment came up. I took it in, it did fine for about 2 months and now on startup only after it's been parked for a long time, over night or through a shift at work, it has what sounds like a dry lifter. Again, only at start up and only for a second. Has anyone else had this problem? Or can anyone just give me some information on this problem? What causes it, how to correct it. Thank you guys in advance.

hunter1660 · 06-23-2016, 07:02 PM

Lots of people had the same faulty lifters.....search the forums here and you'll get educated on the issue....there's a TSB on the afm lifters. Welcome and good luck

Rock-It Man · 06-23-2016, 08:51 PM

Got the AFM lifters replaced with an improved design, per the TSB and under warranty.

Greg2SS · 06-25-2016, 10:35 AM

Thanks guys. I'll look for the other threads.

LIMA99 · 06-30-2016, 10:30 PM

Mine does it every day. Its normal for a little clatter for like a seconds as oil fills the lifter its gonna do this but it should go away. If it is constant or above a second I would suspect AFM lifter if u got an automatic like me.

LIMA99 · 06-30-2016, 10:32 PM

These V8 Camaros have their own personalities. MY 2012 V6 WAS SILENT.

Rock-It Man · 07-01-2016, 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by LIMA99

Mine does it every day. Its normal for a little clatter for like a seconds as oil fills the lifter its gonna do this but it should go away. If it is constant or above a second I would suspect AFM lifter if u got an automatic like me.

After lifter replacement, I have NO clatter...not even for a second. The clatter is due to a faulty lifter design and is not acceptable.

LIMA99 · 07-01-2016, 09:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Rock-It Man

After lifter replacement, I have NO clatter...not even for a second. The clatter is due to a faulty lifter design and is not acceptable.

Hmmm I have a 2015 Silverado does it too. Is this something should take in now to the dealership?

Seems to me the lifter is bleeding out its oil charge upon shutdown?

Greg2SS · 07-07-2016, 10:23 AM

Mine doesn't do it every time I start it. Some mornings and some evenings, no matter the temperature, it doesn't do it. Only some times. For a week or two, it did it every time. Since it is out of warranty, what lifters would you guys recommend?

06-23-2016, 01:32 PM	#1
Greg2SS Drives: 2012 Sliver 2SSRS L99 83red RS 305 Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: WV Posts: 9	Dry lifter, any advice? I bought my 2012 SS a few months ago. They hadn't changed the oil before placing it on the lot, part of the deal was they would service the car when I bought it. Had it for a while before the appointment came up. I took it in, it did fine for about 2 months and now on startup only after it's been parked for a long time, over night or through a shift at work, it has what sounds like a dry lifter. Again, only at start up and only for a second. Has anyone else had this problem? Or can anyone just give me some information on this problem? What causes it, how to correct it. Thank you guys in advance.

06-23-2016, 07:02 PM	#2
hunter1660 Drives: 2011ss/rs camaro Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: florida Posts: 1,261	Lots of people had the same faulty lifters.....search the forums here and you'll get educated on the issue....there's a TSB on the afm lifters. Welcome and good luck __________________ . OBX LTH,Rotofab,Magnuson Heartbeat.AEM wideband, HP Tuners

06-25-2016, 10:35 AM	#4
Greg2SS Drives: 2012 Sliver 2SSRS L99 83red RS 305 Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: WV Posts: 9	Thanks guys. I'll look for the other threads.

06-30-2016, 10:30 PM	#5
LIMA99 Skinny jeans are in ya'll Drives: 2015 Camaro 2SS w/ 3.91 gears. Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: DFW, TX baby! Posts: 57	Mine does it every day. Its normal for a little clatter for like a seconds as oil fills the lifter its gonna do this but it should go away. If it is constant or above a second I would suspect AFM lifter if u got an automatic like me.

06-30-2016, 10:32 PM	#6
LIMA99 Skinny jeans are in ya'll Drives: 2015 Camaro 2SS w/ 3.91 gears. Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: DFW, TX baby! Posts: 57	These V8 Camaros have their own personalities. MY 2012 V6 WAS SILENT.

07-07-2016, 10:23 AM	#9
Greg2SS Drives: 2012 Sliver 2SSRS L99 83red RS 305 Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: WV Posts: 9	Mine doesn't do it every time I start it. Some mornings and some evenings, no matter the temperature, it doesn't do it. Only some times. For a week or two, it did it every time. Since it is out of warranty, what lifters would you guys recommend?