Steering noise ZL1

zxz235650 · 08-08-2022, 10:41 AM

Hi all,
First post in the forum. Can use some opinion.
So this has been going on for a while, it’d happen on a full turn to either left or right. Not sure if it’s normal, I have posted a video here, let me know if you can’t see. Thanks a lot

https://youtube.com/shorts/ENX0wP_b-Ww?feature=share

Ringmaster72 · 08-08-2022, 10:54 AM

I couldn't get the link to work....is it a pop or clunk sound?

arpad_m · 08-08-2022, 11:27 AM

The link is broken, the extra http:// needs to be removed from the start.

Sounds as if a candy bag got stuck in the steering column

, or the tires were rubbing on something as you approach full lock, although that usually happens either at only left or only right. Did you check the wheel wells for obstructions or anything unusual?

Keko · 08-08-2022, 12:22 PM

Yeah it does kind of sound like something in the wheel well/liner. Do you feel any resistance in the wheel when this noise happens?

zxz235650 · 08-08-2022, 01:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by arpad_m

The link is broken, the extra http:// needs to be removed from the start.

Sounds as if a candy bag got stuck in the steering column

, or the tires were rubbing on something as you approach full lock, although that usually happens either at only left or only right. Did you check the wheel wells for obstructions or anything unusual?

I have checked the wheel wells, nothing is sticking out or anything. I also updated the link, hope it works this time

DangerZL1 · 08-08-2022, 02:48 PM

Have you checked the lug nut torque? I think it's supposed to be 140 ft lbs.

Gunkk · 08-08-2022, 03:17 PM

What are we talking about here?

That big slam at the end of the clip that sounds like a wheel well liner or similar plastic panel snapping/slapping against the suspension (or a loose tie rod end slapping against such panels)?

Or the candy wrapper krinkle at the start that sounds like someone dropped a bag of doritos crumbs into the clock spring?

zxz235650 · 08-08-2022, 04:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gunkk

What are we talking about here?

That big slam at the end of the clip that sounds like a wheel well liner or similar plastic panel snapping/slapping against the suspension (or a loose tie rod end slapping against such panels)?

Or the candy wrapper krinkle at the start that sounds like someone dropped a bag of doritos crumbs into the clock spring?

definitely the big slam, candy wrapper krinkle I can confirm 100% just GM plastic interior. I checked wheel well gagin, I can't see anything out side that would hit the wheel well plastic but I'd definitely mention that to the dealer.

Thanks

zxz235650 · 08-08-2022, 04:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DangerZL1

Have you checked the lug nut torque? I think it's supposed to be 140 ft lbs.

I did not, would the torque spec has anything to do with the clunk noise?

AZ_1LE · 08-08-2022, 06:16 PM

Check subframe and subframe brace bolts as well as steering rack bolts to make sure they're tight. Also check top strut mounts to make sure they're tight and not moving.

Realist · 08-09-2022, 11:19 AM

Loose sway bar end links? That was an issue early on and reported here back a few years or more. You have an 18 so maybe.

ZED SLED · 08-09-2022, 11:39 AM

^this. I even saved this thread about it in case mine started to do it.

http://www.camaro6.com/forums/showth...l1+swaybar+tsb

zxz235650 · 08-09-2022, 05:13 PM

well not sure if it's good news, but when my car in motion, no noise is heard. Only when the car is stationary or extremely slow.

DangerZL1 · 08-10-2022, 09:24 AM

I'm going with Realist's post about loose sway bar end links to check first. It was a common problem on earlier cars, and is an easy fix.

08-08-2022, 10:41 AM	#1
zxz235650 Drives: 2018 zl1 Join Date: Aug 2022 Location: IL Posts: 5	Steering noise ZL1 Hi all, First post in the forum. Can use some opinion. So this has been going on for a while, it’d happen on a full turn to either left or right. Not sure if it’s normal, I have posted a video here, let me know if you can’t see. Thanks a lot https://youtube.com/shorts/ENX0wP_b-Ww?feature=share Last edited by zxz235650; 08-08-2022 at 01:55 PM.

08-08-2022, 11:27 AM	#3
arpad_m Drives: 2018 Camaro 2SS A8 Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: East Tennessee Posts: 11,582 View My Garage	The link is broken, the extra http:// needs to be removed from the start. Sounds as if a candy bag got stuck in the steering column , or the tires were rubbing on something as you approach full lock, although that usually happens either at only left or only right. Did you check the wheel wells for obstructions or anything unusual? __________________ 2018 Camaro 2SS — G7E MX0 NPP F55 IO6 735 rwhp \| 665 rwtq Magnuson TVS 2300 80mm pulley \| Kooks 1 7/8" LT headers \| JRE smooth idle terminator cam \| LT4 FS & injectors \| TSP forged pistons & rods JMS PowerMAX \| DSX flex fuel kit \| Roto-Fab CAI \| Soler 95mm LT5 TB \| 1LE wheels \| 1LE brakes \| BMR rear cradle lockout \| JRE custom tune 1100 - 1/30/18 \| 2000 - 1/31/18 3000 - 2/06/18 TPW 2/26/18 3400 - 2/19/18 \| 3800 - 2/26/18 4300 - 2/27/18 \| 4B00 - 3/01/18 4200 - 3/05/18 \| 4800 - 3/14/18 5000 - 3/16/18 \| 6000 - 3/19/18

08-08-2022, 12:22 PM	#4
Keko Drives: 2023 ZLE M6 Join Date: Jun 2022 Location: California Posts: 171	Yeah it does kind of sound like something in the wheel well/liner. Do you feel any resistance in the wheel when this noise happens? __________________ 2023 ZLE M6 Borla S-Type Catback \| Rotofab CAI \| Soler TB \| MPI Lid

08-08-2022, 06:16 PM	#10
AZ_1LE Drives: 2019 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 645	Check subframe and subframe brace bolts as well as steering rack bolts to make sure they're tight. Also check top strut mounts to make sure they're tight and not moving. __________________ Old: 2017 SS 1LE Old: 2017 ZL1 Current: 2019 ZL1 1LE

08-09-2022, 11:39 AM	#12
ZED SLED Drives: 2017 Mosaic Bk ZL1 M6 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: South of Raleigh, NC Posts: 9,474 View My Garage	^this. I even saved this thread about it in case mine started to do it. http://www.camaro6.com/forums/showth...l1+swaybar+tsb __________________

08-08-2022, 10:54 AM	#2
Ringmaster72 Drives: Chevrolet Camaro Join Date: Jul 2022 Location: Harrington, DE Posts: 21	I couldn't get the link to work....is it a pop or clunk sound?

08-08-2022, 02:48 PM	#6
DangerZL1 Drives: 2023 Black ZL1 Auto Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: FEMA Region 4 Posts: 2,935	Have you checked the lug nut torque? I think it's supposed to be 140 ft lbs.

08-08-2022, 03:17 PM	#7
Gunkk Thank you Al Oppenheiser! Drives: Red Hot A10 ZL1 Convertible Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Sarasota, FL Posts: 4,973 View My Garage	What are we talking about here? That big slam at the end of the clip that sounds like a wheel well liner or similar plastic panel snapping/slapping against the suspension (or a loose tie rod end slapping against such panels)? Or the candy wrapper krinkle at the start that sounds like someone dropped a bag of doritos crumbs into the clock spring?

08-09-2022, 11:19 AM	#11
Realist Drives: No Camaro :( Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Chitown Burbs Posts: 1,136	Loose sway bar end links? That was an issue early on and reported here back a few years or more. You have an 18 so maybe.

08-09-2022, 05:13 PM	#13
zxz235650 Drives: 2018 zl1 Join Date: Aug 2022 Location: IL Posts: 5	well not sure if it's good news, but when my car in motion, no noise is heard. Only when the car is stationary or extremely slow.

08-10-2022, 09:24 AM	#14
DangerZL1 Drives: 2023 Black ZL1 Auto Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: FEMA Region 4 Posts: 2,935	I'm going with Realist's post about loose sway bar end links to check first. It was a common problem on earlier cars, and is an easy fix.

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