Dealer figured out the rattle problem - Page 2

classicrockr · 01-04-2017, 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by diirk

Have them check the upper shock mounting bolts. It took a week and the service manager walking along side my car on the crappiest road we could find to narrow it down. Turned out the upper shock mounting bolts were not tight enough. They are accessed from the wheel well behind the liner. I think there's 2 or 3 bolts.

Service manager said it's not suspension. But I'll mention the mounting bolts specifically

camaromike77 · 01-04-2017, 03:27 PM

Looking forward to hearing the resolution on this!

diirk · 01-04-2017, 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by classicrockr

Service manager said it's not suspension. But I'll mention the mounting bolts specifically

Wet didn't think it was either....Lol
That's why it took so long

classicrockr · 01-13-2017, 05:42 PM

Well, the service manager said he heard TWO distinct noises, a "rattle" and a "clunking" noise.

The rattle was caused by the bracket (pic 2) that goes onto the bolt (pic 1) when the trunk deck is in it's normal place (regardless if top is up or down). He said GM has had problems with this and told him to specifically check it. Apparently the bracket is so tight on the bolt, that it moves side to side on the bolt, rattling in the process. Notice how the bolt is covered in Velcro, which was lubricated. How long will this fix last? who knows. I am not going to let it end with this though. I don't feel it's a proper fix.

The clunking noise was from the stoppers not being adjusted properly, making the trunk deck bounce up & down slightly.

At this time, the noises are completely gone.

CyberGuyPR · 01-13-2017, 07:16 PM

Lubricated velcro as a fix. Priceless. Thanks for the detailed pics.

classicrockr · 01-13-2017, 09:07 PM

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Originally Posted by CyberGuyPR

Lubricated velcro as a fix. Priceless. Thanks for the detailed pics.

Like I said...I'm not settling for that permanently. I'm in the process of getting touch with lemon law attorneys. It hasn't been out for 30 days yet, but im getting ready for it now. And I may just have a regular lawyer take my case if the dealership doesn't Try to fix this in a better way.

Biggdummy · 01-14-2017, 12:13 AM

Did the resting piece for the tonneau cover have to be adjusted as well? Shown in pic#3 ? or just the trunk lid bumpers?As for the velcro fix,I bet that part will be modified soon! Thanks for the help!

classicrockr · 01-14-2017, 07:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Biggdummy

Did the resting piece for the tonneau cover have to be adjusted as well? Shown in pic#3 ? or just the trunk lid bumpers?As for the velcro fix,I bet that part will be modified soon! Thanks for the help!

Yes it did. He said that one & the others all had to be adjusted slightly and he eventually got the right combination to take some of the looseness from the tonneau piece.

Biggdummy · 01-14-2017, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by classicrockr

Yes it did. He said that one & the others all had to be adjusted slightly and he eventually got the right combination to take some of the looseness from the tonneau piece.

Awesome! I suspect thats where my rattle is coming from also.Thanks again!

camaromike77 · 01-14-2017, 02:48 PM

Thanks for the detailed pics classicrockr. MUCH appreciated......

classicrockr · 01-14-2017, 03:25 PM

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Originally Posted by camaromike77

Thanks for the detailed pics classicrockr. MUCH appreciated......

No.problem....the more of us that find this problem, the more we can push for a permanent fix from GM

Harley_vette · 02-09-2017, 10:37 PM

Any more updates on the rattle concerning the brackets? other than velcro?

Harley_vette · 02-11-2017, 10:33 AM

thank you for posting... that's exactly what mine was doing. Creaking or rattle on the passenger side back area.... Didn't even take it to the dealer... opened the top... quick lube the areas.. I added some felt that has sticky back on the pin... took it for a drive... NO MORE squeaking.......

now....to hope for a more permanent fix.

Thanks again for the pics and posting...

Quote:

Originally Posted by classicrockr

Well, the service manager said he heard TWO distinct noises, a "rattle" and a "clunking" noise.

The rattle was caused by the bracket (pic 2) that goes onto the bolt (pic 1) when the trunk deck is in it's normal place (regardless if top is up or down). He said GM has had problems with this and told him to specifically check it. Apparently the bracket is so tight on the bolt, that it moves side to side on the bolt, rattling in the process. Notice how the bolt is covered in Velcro, which was lubricated. How long will this fix last? who knows. I am not going to let it end with this though. I don't feel it's a proper fix.

The clunking noise was from the stoppers not being adjusted properly, making the trunk deck bounce up & down slightly.

At this time, the noises are completely gone.

classicrockr · 02-12-2017, 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Harley_vette

Any more updates on the rattle concerning the brackets? other than velcro?

Nope. I wasn't able to connect with GM rep that was trying to call me after I left comments on my dealership review. Gonna try tomorrow to get in touch with them

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01-13-2017, 05:42 PM	#18
classicrockr Pills are for Pansies Drives: 2023 2SS Red Hot Vert Camaro Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Citrus Springs FL Posts: 1,296	Well, the service manager said he heard TWO distinct noises, a "rattle" and a "clunking" noise. The rattle was caused by the bracket (pic 2) that goes onto the bolt (pic 1) when the trunk deck is in it's normal place (regardless if top is up or down). He said GM has had problems with this and told him to specifically check it. Apparently the bracket is so tight on the bolt, that it moves side to side on the bolt, rattling in the process. Notice how the bolt is covered in Velcro, which was lubricated. How long will this fix last? who knows. I am not going to let it end with this though. I don't feel it's a proper fix. The clunking noise was from the stoppers not being adjusted properly, making the trunk deck bounce up & down slightly. At this time, the noises are completely gone. Attached Images

01-14-2017, 02:48 PM	#24
camaromike77 Drives: S O L D Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Ontario Posts: 2,106	Thanks for the detailed pics classicrockr. MUCH appreciated...... __________________ Club F1FTY 2017 2SS 50th Anniversary Convertible Borla S-Type exhaust NPP\| GM CAI \| Color matched GM side skirts \| Color matched 3rd brake light \| Big Worm Graphics smoked out tail lights & rear reflectors \| Oracle ghosted side markers \| LED License plate bulbs \| Door striker covers \| Jam handle \| Engine emblems from RiverCity Creations \| 50th Center Console \| Black bow ties \| Hawk Performance ceramic brake pads \| ZL1 Start button \| CQuartz ceramic paint finish \| Novistretch bra \| S O L D

01-13-2017, 07:16 PM	#19
CyberGuyPR Drives: '16 vert 2LT RS NPP Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Northwest Indiana Posts: 344	Lubricated velcro as a fix. Priceless. Thanks for the detailed pics.

01-14-2017, 12:13 AM	#21
Biggdummy Drives: 2016 camaro 2ss vert Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: ohio Posts: 44	Did the resting piece for the tonneau cover have to be adjusted as well? Shown in pic#3 ? or just the trunk lid bumpers?As for the velcro fix,I bet that part will be modified soon! Thanks for the help!

02-09-2017, 10:37 PM	#26
Harley_vette Drives: 2016 2SS convertible Nighfall Gray Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: US Posts: 8	Any more updates on the rattle concerning the brackets? other than velcro?

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