CLICKING NOISE FROM REAR DRIVER SIDE! PLEASE HELP!

joeyp85 · 09-06-2017, 02:03 PM

So I was on my way home today and as I was coming to a stop I heard a clicking noise or what sounded like the car was dragging something. As I accelerated, the noise slowly went away but coming to a stop again I heard the noise and the slower I got the louder the noise became. I got out of the car and checked under it to see if there was anything being dragged but there was nothing there or to see if there was something maybe caught in a crease. I have never heard this noise before. I've owned the car for a year and this is the first occurence. I plan on taking it to the dealership tomorrow. Please help!!

Mr. Meh · 09-06-2017, 02:18 PM

All 4 wheels/rotor mate surfaces are subject to a TSB where a clicking noise can be heard.. They remove the wheels, clean up the mating surfaces between the two parts and re-torque the lugs to 140 lb/ft..

Possibly it's that.

Don't know about that dragging noise, as that could be something altogether different and not this TSB I'm referring to.. Best to have the dealer check it out, like you've indicated.

joeyp85 · 09-06-2017, 02:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr. Meh

All 4 wheels/rotor mate surfaces are subject to a TSB where a clicking noise can be heard.. They remove the wheels, clean up the mating surfaces between the two parts and re-torque the lugs to 140 lb/ft..

Possibly it's that.

Don't know about that dragging noise, as that could be something altogether different and not this TSB I'm referring to.. Best to have the dealer check it out, like you've indicated.

I checked to see if I was dragging anything but nothing was visible. I checked the whole bottom of the car. I'll mention that to them when I go tomorrow but do you think it's anything that should stop me from driving the car until tomorrow?

Mr. Meh · 09-06-2017, 03:02 PM

Well, I'm not there to really judge for myself... but, I would say, always err on the side of caution on a vehicle making a noise that's undetermined in cause and specific location.

It could be minor or it could be a precursor to something else. I would say that you'd need to answer that for yourself as to whether or not you feel it's road worthy outside the trip to the dealer.

joeyp85 · 09-06-2017, 05:01 PM

I just stopped driving the car and I think it's the suspension. Every time I hit a bump I go side to side not up and down and now the noise still clicks but when I pick up speed it becomes consistent until I slow down. The back end feels loose and sloppy as well. It keeps swaying left and right

camaro5 · 09-06-2017, 06:36 PM

Axle shaft bolts may be loosening.

joeyp85 · 09-09-2017, 10:00 AM

UPDATE:

So I brought my car to the dealership and I was told that the clicking noise was rocks and dirt in the control arm boot. Does this sound legit because I think it's crap tbh.

IH8WNTR · 03-18-2018, 05:46 PM

Did this ever get confirmed/resolved?

rich6111 · 03-26-2018, 10:23 AM

sounds like a typical dealer answer. what is going on with it ????????

09-06-2017, 02:03 PM	#1
joeyp85 Drives: 2016 2SS MRC,NPP, A8 hyper blue Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: New York NY Posts: 42 View My Garage	CLICKING NOISE FROM REAR DRIVER SIDE! PLEASE HELP! So I was on my way home today and as I was coming to a stop I heard a clicking noise or what sounded like the car was dragging something. As I accelerated, the noise slowly went away but coming to a stop again I heard the noise and the slower I got the louder the noise became. I got out of the car and checked under it to see if there was anything being dragged but there was nothing there or to see if there was something maybe caught in a crease. I have never heard this noise before. I've owned the car for a year and this is the first occurence. I plan on taking it to the dealership tomorrow. Please help!!

09-06-2017, 06:36 PM	#6
camaro5 Drives: X-15 Velocipede Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: SW Florida Posts: 4,630	Axle shaft bolts may be loosening. __________________ Go from the presence of a foolish man, when thou perceivest not in him the lips of knowledge General Motors ASEP, A.S. Automotive Technology, Telecommunications Specialist, CISCO Network Engineer STANDARD DISCLAIMER camaro5 is furnishing this information "as is". camaro5 does not provide any warranty of the information whatsoever, whether express, implied, or statutory, including, but not limited to, any warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose or any warranty that the contents of the information will be error-free.

09-06-2017, 02:18 PM	#2
Mr. Meh Drives: Sold Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Somewhere Posts: 775	All 4 wheels/rotor mate surfaces are subject to a TSB where a clicking noise can be heard.. They remove the wheels, clean up the mating surfaces between the two parts and re-torque the lugs to 140 lb/ft.. Possibly it's that. Don't know about that dragging noise, as that could be something altogether different and not this TSB I'm referring to.. Best to have the dealer check it out, like you've indicated.

09-06-2017, 03:02 PM	#4
Mr. Meh Drives: Sold Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Somewhere Posts: 775	Well, I'm not there to really judge for myself... but, I would say, always err on the side of caution on a vehicle making a noise that's undetermined in cause and specific location. It could be minor or it could be a precursor to something else. I would say that you'd need to answer that for yourself as to whether or not you feel it's road worthy outside the trip to the dealer.

09-06-2017, 05:01 PM	#5
joeyp85 Drives: 2016 2SS MRC,NPP, A8 hyper blue Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: New York NY Posts: 42 View My Garage	I just stopped driving the car and I think it's the suspension. Every time I hit a bump I go side to side not up and down and now the noise still clicks but when I pick up speed it becomes consistent until I slow down. The back end feels loose and sloppy as well. It keeps swaying left and right

09-09-2017, 10:00 AM	#7
joeyp85 Drives: 2016 2SS MRC,NPP, A8 hyper blue Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: New York NY Posts: 42 View My Garage	UPDATE: So I brought my car to the dealership and I was told that the clicking noise was rocks and dirt in the control arm boot. Does this sound legit because I think it's crap tbh.

03-18-2018, 05:46 PM	#8
IH8WNTR Drives: 2017 1SS 1LE Silver Ice Metallic Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Anywhere and everywhere Posts: 258	Did this ever get confirmed/resolved?

03-26-2018, 10:23 AM	#9
rich6111 Drives: 2018 2SS Mosaic Black Metalic Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: ohio Posts: 36	sounds like a typical dealer answer. what is going on with it ????????

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