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cam fan · 04-27-2017, 07:52 PM

Hey guys. My 2011 2LT only has 62k miles (mainly city driving) creaks like an old ship or haunted house at low speeds and especially upon braking. Any ideas how to fix it?

94z28inok · 04-28-2017, 12:01 AM

My 14 with 43k miles has been doing this some lately as well. Sounds like passenger rear but have not been able to pinpoint it yet. Only does it after driving and getting everything good and hot. Doesn't do it on demand, Doesnt matter if clutch in or out, brakes on or off. Like yours though, only low speeds after braking.

MrChrisLS3 · 04-28-2017, 06:04 AM

Perhaps it's time to look at suspension parts. Even though that's not a ton of miles, the type of driving (city) and condition of roads can cause a lot of stress on these parts. Shocks and bushings can get eaten up pretty quickly by pot holes, speed bumps and generally rough roads. Then add the stop and go and it all adds up pretty quickly.

Sometimes it's also a matter of going through and checking the fasteners on interior parts as well as the undercarriage. Though, more often then not things like that are related to worn suspension parts.

04-27-2017, 07:52 PM	#1
cam fan Drives: fast Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: New York, NY Posts: 1,262	Creaky old car noises Hey guys. My 2011 2LT only has 62k miles (mainly city driving) creaks like an old ship or haunted house at low speeds and especially upon braking. Any ideas how to fix it? __________________ BUILD RECORD

04-28-2017, 12:01 AM	#2
94z28inok Camaro- Life Member Drives: 15 Camaro 2SS/RS, 19 Tahoe Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Missouri Posts: 156	My 14 with 43k miles has been doing this some lately as well. Sounds like passenger rear but have not been able to pinpoint it yet. Only does it after driving and getting everything good and hot. Doesn't do it on demand, Doesnt matter if clutch in or out, brakes on or off. Like yours though, only low speeds after braking. __________________ 15 2SS/RS LS3 M6 Summit white 16 200 40mpg Vivid Blue Pearl 19 Tahoe 5.3 Boring Grey 91 Camaro RS 305 TBI 700R4 85 Corvette - TBD 05 Envoy 4.2 4x4

04-28-2017, 06:04 AM	#3
MrChrisLS3 Drives: 2018 1SS M6 Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Houston Posts: 2,617	Perhaps it's time to look at suspension parts. Even though that's not a ton of miles, the type of driving (city) and condition of roads can cause a lot of stress on these parts. Shocks and bushings can get eaten up pretty quickly by pot holes, speed bumps and generally rough roads. Then add the stop and go and it all adds up pretty quickly. Sometimes it's also a matter of going through and checking the fasteners on interior parts as well as the undercarriage. Though, more often then not things like that are related to worn suspension parts.