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blueallie · 01-20-2013, 01:30 PM

I've discovered a horrible rattle around the rear lower valance (spl). It only happens when the car is at idle or the rpms are low. It transfers into the cabin. At first I thought it was my exhaust but that checked out... Plenty of clearance the whole way through. Anybody else have this problem or a fix?:(

The Stig · 01-20-2013, 01:55 PM

who did your gears? And what fluid are you running in the rear differential?

Les7311 · 01-20-2013, 01:59 PM

i hear a similar, after installing my axle-back.....i think mine is the clamp bolts....

blueallie · 01-20-2013, 07:06 PM

Stock gears. Royal purple max gear fluid. I don't believe it's the rear.
It sounds like the exhaust is making something rattle below the trunk.

The Stig · 01-21-2013, 09:03 AM

Hmmm could it be the battery jostling around?

Silver1SS · 01-23-2013, 10:31 AM

I'm having this same issue, recently just started sounds like a heat shield or something is loose almost, kind of a metal on metal sound, usually can't hear it at higher RPMS. Going to take it back to the dealer this week to have it looked at.

blueallie · 01-27-2013, 05:05 PM

Let me know what they find. This is driving me crazy

Chevrolet Customer Svc · 01-28-2013, 12:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Silver1SS

I'm having this same issue, recently just started sounds like a heat shield or something is loose almost, kind of a metal on metal sound, usually can't hear it at higher RPMS. Going to take it back to the dealer this week to have it looked at.

We apologize for the dissatisfaction. Let us know what they were able to diagnose.

Brandon
Chevrolet Customer Service

DuskSS · 01-28-2013, 02:35 PM

I dunno if it's the same but I have a rattle on my brand new car. I thought mine was the Dual Modes.
but man I hate it.. sounds so bad.
taking it back in tonight told a sales guy when I bought it it was doing it and he said " they all do that"

I have talked to many people and googled it. and VERY few are having issues.
so It's going back.

Les7311 · 01-28-2013, 03:18 PM

Anxious to know what it is......Car is in winter mode until Spring....

Beaukz28 · 01-28-2013, 03:34 PM

Probably broke a baffle inside the muffler. Very common. I have replaced several exhaust systems for this concern. (stock exhaust). On more than just camaros as well. Usually happens under load at 1300-1600rpms. Sounds like a heat shield is loose. Sometimes you can bang on the muffler with your fist and hear it rattle.

carrs_crew · 01-28-2013, 05:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Beaukz28

Probably broke a baffle inside the muffler. Very common. I have replaced several exhaust systems for this concern. (stock exhaust). On more than just camaros as well. Usually happens under load at 1300-1600rpms. Sounds like a heat shield is loose. Sometimes you can bang on the muffler with your fist and hear it rattle.

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01-20-2013, 01:30 PM	#1
blueallie Drives: Abm 1ss/rs 6m Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Va Posts: 212	Rattle lower trunk area I've discovered a horrible rattle around the rear lower valance (spl). It only happens when the car is at idle or the rpms are low. It transfers into the cabin. At first I thought it was my exhaust but that checked out... Plenty of clearance the whole way through. Anybody else have this problem or a fix?:( __________________ halltech,flowmaster,kooks 1 7/8, Frost tuned.. Next some 3.91 gears and a bumpstick

01-20-2013, 01:55 PM	#2
The Stig knows 2 facts about ducks Drives: ...and they're both wrong Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: The HMS Invincible Posts: 25,072 View My Garage	who did your gears? And what fluid are you running in the rear differential? __________________

01-20-2013, 07:06 PM	#4
blueallie Drives: Abm 1ss/rs 6m Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Va Posts: 212	Stock gears. Royal purple max gear fluid. I don't believe it's the rear. It sounds like the exhaust is making something rattle below the trunk. __________________ halltech,flowmaster,kooks 1 7/8, Frost tuned.. Next some 3.91 gears and a bumpstick

01-21-2013, 09:03 AM	#5
The Stig knows 2 facts about ducks Drives: ...and they're both wrong Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: The HMS Invincible Posts: 25,072 View My Garage	Hmmm could it be the battery jostling around? __________________

01-23-2013, 10:31 AM	#6
Silver1SS Drives: 2010 Silver 1SS Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Texas Posts: 31	I'm having this same issue, recently just started sounds like a heat shield or something is loose almost, kind of a metal on metal sound, usually can't hear it at higher RPMS. Going to take it back to the dealer this week to have it looked at. __________________ 2010 Silver 1 SS - Stock for now

01-20-2013, 01:59 PM	#3
Les7311 Drives: 2017 Zl1 (M6) Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Maryland Posts: 611	i hear a similar, after installing my axle-back.....i think mine is the clamp bolts....

01-27-2013, 05:05 PM	#7
blueallie Drives: Abm 1ss/rs 6m Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Va Posts: 212	Let me know what they find. This is driving me crazy __________________ halltech,flowmaster,kooks 1 7/8, Frost tuned.. Next some 3.91 gears and a bumpstick

01-28-2013, 02:35 PM	#9
DuskSS Bayou City Muscle Cars Drives: 2013 2SS Dusk Edition Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Houston Texas Posts: 1,443	I dunno if it's the same but I have a rattle on my brand new car. I thought mine was the Dual Modes. but man I hate it.. sounds so bad. taking it back in tonight told a sales guy when I bought it it was doing it and he said " they all do that" I have talked to many people and googled it. and VERY few are having issues. so It's going back. __________________ 2013 2SS Dusk Edition Lethal Racing Stage V PER 418ci Forged LS3 530/520 SAE

01-28-2013, 03:18 PM	#10
Les7311 Drives: 2017 Zl1 (M6) Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Maryland Posts: 611	Anxious to know what it is......Car is in winter mode until Spring....

01-28-2013, 03:34 PM	#11
Beaukz28 Drives: 2010 2SS M6 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: PA Posts: 41	Probably broke a baffle inside the muffler. Very common. I have replaced several exhaust systems for this concern. (stock exhaust). On more than just camaros as well. Usually happens under load at 1300-1600rpms. Sounds like a heat shield is loose. Sometimes you can bang on the muffler with your fist and hear it rattle.