CAMARO6 - View Single Post - Squeaking/whistling noise when starting from a stop

bjared_454 · 05-19-2025, 05:21 PM

Hi! I've noticed this problem on my low mileage 2021 SS 1LE. When I start from a stop, particular in 2nd, I hear a short squeaking/squealing sound. I can also identify this when going at low speed in 1st and accelerating slightly. I do not hear any sound when the engine ISN'T under load, so I'm not sure if it's a transmission/clutch issue or a sound that might just be exaggerated when the car is under load. It's not a horribly concerning sound, but it is weird enough that I figured I would ask.

You can hear it fairly clearly at about 4 seconds in this video. I sat in the passenger seat with my phone out the window and my copilot started slowly in second, which is where the noise seems to be most prevalent.

https://imgur.com/a/3JcGSks

For whatever it's worth I swear I hear the same sound when I start it up in a garage after sitting for a day or two. Not sure if it's some sort of timing thing related to a cold engine/lugging or what.

Any help would be appreciated!

05-19-2025, 05:21 PM	#1
bjared_454 Drives: 2010 Chevrolet Camaro SS Join Date: Jul 2023 Location: Harrisburg, PA Posts: 16 View My Garage	Squeaking/whistling noise when starting from a stop Hi! I've noticed this problem on my low mileage 2021 SS 1LE. When I start from a stop, particular in 2nd, I hear a short squeaking/squealing sound. I can also identify this when going at low speed in 1st and accelerating slightly. I do not hear any sound when the engine ISN'T under load, so I'm not sure if it's a transmission/clutch issue or a sound that might just be exaggerated when the car is under load. It's not a horribly concerning sound, but it is weird enough that I figured I would ask. You can hear it fairly clearly at about 4 seconds in this video. I sat in the passenger seat with my phone out the window and my copilot started slowly in second, which is where the noise seems to be most prevalent. https://imgur.com/a/3JcGSks For whatever it's worth I swear I hear the same sound when I start it up in a garage after sitting for a day or two. Not sure if it's some sort of timing thing related to a cold engine/lugging or what. Any help would be appreciated!