Cold Rubbing noise

NJerzeeSS · 11-30-2017, 07:52 PM

Hi guys,

Lovin' my 2018 2SS. Just one thing, in the morning cold there's a rubbing sound from the rear right when I make a hard left turn. Nothing apparent from the wheels and it seems to be only in the cold morning and not on the drive home from work. Any thoughts?

Thanks,
NJerzeeSS

Dallace · 11-30-2017, 08:01 PM

It could be your differential. Take it to the dealer.

CruzySS · 11-30-2017, 08:09 PM

Yea sounds like the rear diff

devnull · 11-30-2017, 08:27 PM

^^ +1

They will change the fluid, and this will many times fix it. It's a sticky diff clutch pack. That fluid gets nasty fast early on! Hope it works out for you.

NJerzeeSS · 11-30-2017, 08:44 PM

Thanks all, bringing it tomorrow to fix the trunk latch. I'll add it to the list!

sshmaro_50 · 11-30-2017, 11:29 PM

I have the same problem man.

JR91 · 11-30-2017, 11:42 PM

It's a shame that this issue is still occurring in 2018 models.

Zealot SS · 12-01-2017, 07:40 AM

Most likely the differential, as stated above. Mine made that exact same noise when I turned left in the cold mornings. Woudn't happen much when it was above 50F. Dealership found metal pieces all in my differential, they ended up changing the entire carrier. No more groan/rubbing noise in the mornings.

cignul9 · 12-01-2017, 08:13 AM

Agreed on the diff. Just had my diff replaced at 6200 miles because it was groaning like hell.

NJerzeeSS · 12-01-2017, 09:47 AM

Have to leave it overnight next week. They couldn't replicate the noise when I swung by earlier this morning. I guess it was too warm by then. Also the trunk magically worked perfectly. LOL! What a PIA

Zealot SS · 12-01-2017, 12:54 PM

Yea my dealership couldn't replicate the noise, but the technician said he "thought" he heard a noise at one point. That gave the service department good enough reason to perform the service bulletin on draining the rear end and replacing it, at which point he saw the metal chunks in the fluid. Or at least I think he said service bulletin.

clrkmr · 12-01-2017, 06:45 PM

Just had mine fixed. Paperwork references TSB 17-na-287. Rear axle moan type noise on turns. They drained it, drove it said it sill made noise, but not as much. Drained and drove it again and said it was fixed. I will see the next few mornings if it is or not.

PhantomV8 · 12-02-2017, 08:04 AM

Replacing the rear diff fluid at the dealer worked best for me, but this is normal on the new Camaros. Active Fuel Management causes groaning

keon718nyc · 12-02-2017, 09:44 AM

The infamous GROAN... F'N rear diff is a pain in the balls. The only problem i have had in my Camaro in the 2 years owning the 6th gen is this. It is hard to replicate unless its on a cold day and start so leaving the car at the dealership overnight is what most will say. I am going in on my third trip for this, hopefully they just replace it this time around. only have about a year left on my warranty i presume.

11-30-2017, 07:52 PM	#1
NJerzeeSS Drives: 18 2SS Coupe/Hyperblue/Jet Black/A8 Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: NJ Posts: 29	Cold Rubbing noise Hi guys, Lovin' my 2018 2SS. Just one thing, in the morning cold there's a rubbing sound from the rear right when I make a hard left turn. Nothing apparent from the wheels and it seems to be only in the cold morning and not on the drive home from work. Any thoughts? Thanks, NJerzeeSS __________________ 2018 2SS Coupe/Hyper Blue/Jet Black/A8 2019 AMG E63S 4Matic Wagon 2010 G37XS/Sedan/FI Exhaust/Hotchkis Sways

11-30-2017, 08:01 PM	#2
Dallace Drives: Fifty Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Kennesaw Posts: 86	It could be your differential. Take it to the dealer. __________________ 2017 Fifty 2ss/NPP/SEMA rear lights/K&N air filter/LED side markers/Catch can

11-30-2017, 08:27 PM	#4
devnull Scientific negotiator Drives: 2019 Grand Sport Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Forsyth, GA Posts: 873	^^ +1 They will change the fluid, and this will many times fix it. It's a sticky diff clutch pack. That fluid gets nasty fast early on! Hope it works out for you. __________________ 2019 Grand Sport M7 2018 ZL1 *1LE* 6MT 2017 SS *1LE* 6MT . Matthew 25:40 *ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑβΕ*

11-30-2017, 08:44 PM	#5
NJerzeeSS Drives: 18 2SS Coupe/Hyperblue/Jet Black/A8 Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: NJ Posts: 29	Thanks all, bringing it tomorrow to fix the trunk latch. I'll add it to the list! __________________ 2018 2SS Coupe/Hyper Blue/Jet Black/A8 2019 AMG E63S 4Matic Wagon 2010 G37XS/Sedan/FI Exhaust/Hotchkis Sways

12-01-2017, 08:13 AM	#9
cignul9 Drives: 50th 2SS MRC A8 NPP Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: ATX Posts: 259	Agreed on the diff. Just had my diff replaced at 6200 miles because it was groaning like hell. __________________ Club F1FTY 50th 2SS, MRC, NPP, 8A, #991 Join the Club F1FTY Registry! Add yourself to the registry here. Read the registry here.

11-30-2017, 08:09 PM	#3
CruzySS Drives: 2016 Camaro 2ss Join Date: May 2017 Location: Annandale MN Posts: 588 View My Garage	Yea sounds like the rear diff

11-30-2017, 11:29 PM	#6
sshmaro_50 Drives: 2020 ZL1 1LE (A10) Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Bay Area Posts: 23 View My Garage	I have the same problem man.

11-30-2017, 11:42 PM	#7
JR91 Drives: Camaro 1SS Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: NY Posts: 125	It's a shame that this issue is still occurring in 2018 models.

12-01-2017, 07:40 AM	#8
Zealot SS Drives: Red Camaro SS Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Alabama Posts: 12	Most likely the differential, as stated above. Mine made that exact same noise when I turned left in the cold mornings. Woudn't happen much when it was above 50F. Dealership found metal pieces all in my differential, they ended up changing the entire carrier. No more groan/rubbing noise in the mornings.

12-01-2017, 09:47 AM	#10
NJerzeeSS Drives: 18 2SS Coupe/Hyperblue/Jet Black/A8 Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: NJ Posts: 29	Have to leave it overnight next week. They couldn't replicate the noise when I swung by earlier this morning. I guess it was too warm by then. Also the trunk magically worked perfectly. LOL! What a PIA __________________ 2018 2SS Coupe/Hyper Blue/Jet Black/A8 2019 AMG E63S 4Matic Wagon 2010 G37XS/Sedan/FI Exhaust/Hotchkis Sways

12-01-2017, 12:54 PM	#11
Zealot SS Drives: Red Camaro SS Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Alabama Posts: 12	Yea my dealership couldn't replicate the noise, but the technician said he "thought" he heard a noise at one point. That gave the service department good enough reason to perform the service bulletin on draining the rear end and replacing it, at which point he saw the metal chunks in the fluid. Or at least I think he said service bulletin.

12-01-2017, 06:45 PM	#12
clrkmr Drives: 2017 50th Anniversary Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: California Posts: 99	Just had mine fixed. Paperwork references TSB 17-na-287. Rear axle moan type noise on turns. They drained it, drove it said it sill made noise, but not as much. Drained and drove it again and said it was fixed. I will see the next few mornings if it is or not.

12-02-2017, 08:04 AM	#13
PhantomV8 Drives: 2016 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Eastern US Posts: 117	Replacing the rear diff fluid at the dealer worked best for me, but this is normal on the new Camaros. Active Fuel Management causes groaning

12-02-2017, 09:44 AM	#14
keon718nyc Drives: Challenger SP Shaker/Arcadia Denali Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: New York City Posts: 1,928	The infamous GROAN... F'N rear diff is a pain in the balls. The only problem i have had in my Camaro in the 2 years owning the 6th gen is this. It is hard to replicate unless its on a cold day and start so leaving the car at the dealership overnight is what most will say. I am going in on my third trip for this, hopefully they just replace it this time around. only have about a year left on my warranty i presume.

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