SS ticking noise under acceleration

HCGxKaLiBeR · 08-02-2016, 11:59 AM

Can be hear in V4 mode under light acceleration. Sounds like an exhaust leak or lifter tick.

So my car has been making this noise since day 1 that I pick up. Been to dealer 4 times. Dealer noticed the tick too, they tried on other SS models and it is the same result.

Dealer been told by GM that it is normal and GM is aware of this complain.

So, what about you guys? Do you hear this ticking noise under V4 mode acceleration? (Windows up, no radio)

9/10/2016 Updated:

Use headset to hear the ticking noise. Turn your bass off if possible.

2/1/2017 Updated:

I enhanced the ticking noise by removing some of the bass/noise from the videos. See below:

V4 and V8 Ticks video:

Originals:

V4 mode tick video:

V8 mode tick video:

Camaroguy555 · 08-02-2016, 12:16 PM

Is this your first direct injected car? The injectors are extremely noisy on these cars.

HCGxKaLiBeR · 08-02-2016, 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Camaroguy555

Is this your first direct injected car? The injectors are extremely noisy on these cars.

No. I have a 2015 Ford mustang and 2009 BMW 335i. They are all direct injected and they do not make any ticking noise at all when driving.

2SSRS@Gen5diy · 08-02-2016, 12:40 PM

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Originally Posted by HCGxKaLiBeR

No. I have a 2015 Ford mustang and 2009 BMW 335i. They are all direct injected and they do not make any ticking noise at all when driving.

GM direct injected motors are noisey.

HCGxKaLiBeR · 08-02-2016, 12:46 PM

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Originally Posted by 2SSRS@Gen5diy

GM direct injected motors are noisey.

Does yours tick when driving?

I just want to make sure it is not just me. The tick is so loud that I can hear it from the inside.

It does not tick when cold, it will after warm up. This is driving me crazy

leadfoot93 · 08-02-2016, 12:49 PM

Might be the valve in the exhaust squeaking when going from v4-v8 and vice versa? I know mine does that sometimes.

gunny27 · 08-02-2016, 12:51 PM

I hear the same thing in V4 when going up incline or light accel. This normal, waiting on Diablo update for this car so I can disable the AFM.

HCGxKaLiBeR · 08-02-2016, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by gunny27

I hear the same thing in V4 when going up incline or light accel. This normal, waiting on Diablo update for this car so I can disable the AFM.

This is exactly what I'm talking about. God.. it is driving me nuts.

Vyncynt · 08-05-2016, 08:33 AM

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Originally Posted by HCGxKaLiBeR

This is exactly what I'm talking about. God.. it is driving me nuts.

Same issue here. It is very noticeable when you are at speed and gently press the gas pedal. Rankity clankity... Ugh... Makes me wonder if my engine is about to explode or fall off.

Slem · 08-05-2016, 11:22 AM

I have not noticed it, but I have my music always going

2SSRS@Gen5diy · 08-05-2016, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by HCGxKaLiBeR

Does yours tick when driving?

I just want to make sure it is not just me. The tick is so loud that I can hear it from the inside.

It does not tick when cold, it will after warm up. This is driving me crazy

I dont have that sound, but we run a M6 if yours id auto that may be why.

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Originally Posted by gunny27

I hear the same thing in V4 when going up incline or light accel. This normal, waiting on Diablo update for this car so I can disable the AFM.

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Originally Posted by Vyncynt

Same issue here. It is very noticeable when you are at speed and gently press the gas pedal. Rankity clankity... Ugh... Makes me wonder if my engine is about to explode or fall off.

Take it to your dealer if you fell its not right, hate to say this but it may be time to go away from center cam and go over head cam, that may make the sound go away, i know they do this to get the most MPG out of the car.

Vyncynt · 08-08-2016, 08:15 AM

I have noticed two different types of sounds from under the hood while driving.

1. Clickity click - very mild high pitched

2. Clankety clank - very loud, scary

SoCalCamaro93 · 08-09-2016, 07:48 PM

I get a high pitched squeak noise. It does sound as if its the valves closing but it's so loud that it can be heard bouncing off the cars around me (when in traffic) and it's very noticeable. Very annoying.

Gearslammer · 08-10-2016, 08:41 AM

Welcome to the world of Active Fuel Management. That's why I will order an SS with M6. I was talking with a dealer and he said all trucks have AFM starting in 2014 too.

08-02-2016, 12:49 PM	#6
leadfoot93 Camaro Fan Drives: 2016 Camaro 1SS Garnet Red Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: NY Posts: 1,254 View My Garage	Might be the valve in the exhaust squeaking when going from v4-v8 and vice versa? I know mine does that sometimes. __________________ Ordered: Garnet Red Tint coat 2016 Chevrolet Camaro 1SS, Auto, NPP 1100 Status: 8/6/15 3800 Status: 10/13/15 VIN #116519 4200 Status: 12/19/15 Delivered : 12/28/15

08-08-2016, 08:15 AM	#12
Vyncynt Drives: 2016 Camaro 2SS (on order) Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Alabama Posts: 330	I have noticed two different types of sounds from under the hood while driving. 1. Clickity click - very mild high pitched 2. Clankety clank - very loud, scary __________________ 2016 Camaro 2SS Garnet Red V8, Dual Exhaust, MRC, Nav, Sunroof, Loaded "Ahhh! Take care to get what you like or you will be forced to like what you get!" - Lyrics from a song from Scooter: "Apache Rock the Bottom!" Previously owned 1998 BMW 540 w/M-series package 1991 Trans Am GTA 1985 Saab 900 Turbo (Burned leaded fuel on the Autobahn) 1985 Firebird (R.I.P.) 1976 Camaro LT

08-09-2016, 07:48 PM	#13
SoCalCamaro93 Drives: 2016 2SS, 2011 RS (past) Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: The Central Coast Posts: 909 View My Garage	I get a high pitched squeak noise. It does sound as if its the valves closing but it's so loud that it can be heard bouncing off the cars around me (when in traffic) and it's very noticeable. Very annoying. __________________ Past: 2011 RS, 2013 ZL1 Current: 2016 2SS

08-02-2016, 12:16 PM	#2
Camaroguy555 Drives: SUMMIT WHITE 2016 1SS NPP 6MT MRC Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Parker Posts: 206	Is this your first direct injected car? The injectors are extremely noisy on these cars.

08-02-2016, 12:51 PM	#7
gunny27 Drives: 2016 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Madison, Al Posts: 74	I hear the same thing in V4 when going up incline or light accel. This normal, waiting on Diablo update for this car so I can disable the AFM.

08-05-2016, 11:22 AM	#10
Slem Drives: 2016 Summit White 2SS (Auto) Loaded Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Ontario Posts: 487 View My Garage	I have not noticed it, but I have my music always going

08-10-2016, 08:41 AM	#14
Gearslammer Drives: Z28 Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Sacramento Posts: 75	Welcome to the world of Active Fuel Management. That's why I will order an SS with M6. I was talking with a dealer and he said all trucks have AFM starting in 2014 too.

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