Zl1 1le front driver clicking noise

Cjw · 03-28-2022, 11:56 AM

2018 Zle 18500 miles, having an loud click noise that can be heard in the cabin. Low speed bumps, slow turns, non rotational. tried tightening the sway bar endlinks, plenty tight already. I have read a few people having the shocks replaced under warranty, called Chevy but they can’t get it in until May 5th. Anybody have any recommendations? If its something I can tighten for the time being I would like to autocross over the next two weekends, or at the least be able to drive the car without worry.

closs2sx · 03-28-2022, 12:12 PM

take wheel off clean hub and wheel mounting surfaces (use a flat stone where possible) and put wheel back on and re-torque to spec. If that doesn't fix it take it to any shop that does safety inspections and have them check the ball joint and strut. If you were close to nh I would do it for you.

Cjw · 03-28-2022, 04:01 PM

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Originally Posted by closs2sx

take wheel off clean hub and wheel mounting surfaces (use a flat stone where possible) and put wheel back on and re-torque to spec. If that doesn't fix it take it to any shop that does safety inspections and have them check the ball joint and strut. If you were close to nh I would do it for you.

I will give this a shot later this week, I was able to rock the car on the fender slightly and sounded like it was at the top of the strut, I tighten the top bolts down with no luck, guessing its a bad strut

Vtor_ZL1 · 03-28-2022, 04:33 PM

Check the struts - i had both fronts come "loose" - replaced under warranty.

Grip tire firmly and push in/out.

The other cause is front sway links - there is another post about that in detail.

Mac7504 · 03-28-2022, 04:53 PM

Tie rod?

Vtor_ZL1 · 03-28-2022, 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Mac7504

Tie rod?

I had one fail too, inner tie rod to be specific.

Mac7504 · 03-28-2022, 05:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Vtor_ZL1

I had one fail too, inner tie rod to be specific.

Anytime I've had a clicking on my car, it was the tie rod.

Chippy · 03-28-2022, 06:53 PM

I get the boing sound once in awhile when it’s very hot outside. Can’t ever replicate for dealer to warranty any suggestions would be appreciated sorry to hijack

SATINSTEEL1LE · 03-28-2022, 07:09 PM

It’s the lugs and the rotor hat surfaces. As said remove the wheels and clean the rotor surface where it faces the wheel. Then put back on and retorque the lugs.

Vtor_ZL1 · 03-28-2022, 08:22 PM

I get clicky clacky noise going into reverse and loading unloading driveline up the driveway. Yup "can't find source of noise"

Stephen12ZL1 · 03-28-2022, 09:50 PM

make sure when you are tightening the sway bar end links to have a 6mm allen on the stud as you could feel the 18mm nut is tight and it isn't. If you did it this way then fine. 1/16 of a turn loose will cause a clunk.

Cjw · 03-29-2022, 08:46 AM

Thanks for the updates everyone, I will jack the car up Friday and check all of these just to be safe, keeping the appointment at chevy just in case, praying its not the strut

SJFGTO · 03-29-2022, 09:01 AM

I had a clicking noise from the right front. I was sure it was an end link. Took it to the dealer and it turned out to be a bad supercharger belt. I did not believe it, but the dealership replaced the belt and the noise disappeared.

Crushed 1LE · 03-29-2022, 09:50 AM

Had exact same issue. Bad DSSV. Replaced. Fixed.

03-28-2022, 11:56 AM	#1
Cjw Drives: 370z, Srt-6 Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Montgomery Posts: 120	Zl1 1le front driver clicking noise 2018 Zle 18500 miles, having an loud click noise that can be heard in the cabin. Low speed bumps, slow turns, non rotational. tried tightening the sway bar endlinks, plenty tight already. I have read a few people having the shocks replaced under warranty, called Chevy but they can’t get it in until May 5th. Anybody have any recommendations? If its something I can tighten for the time being I would like to autocross over the next two weekends, or at the least be able to drive the car without worry.

03-28-2022, 12:12 PM	#2
closs2sx Drives: 1970 chevelle Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Central NH Posts: 1,427	take wheel off clean hub and wheel mounting surfaces (use a flat stone where possible) and put wheel back on and re-torque to spec. If that doesn't fix it take it to any shop that does safety inspections and have them check the ball joint and strut. If you were close to nh I would do it for you. __________________ On Order 2018 ZL1 1LE Garnet Red Tint Coat Metallic MY Car 2015 Z06 Z07 Daytona Sunrise Orange Metallic Dads Car 2013 ZL1 vin 963 Crystal Red Tint Coat/Black Wheels Exposed Carbon Fiber Insert 6 Spd Manual

03-28-2022, 06:53 PM	#8
Chippy BanHamWatch Drives: 21 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Jan 2021 Location: Calgary, Alberta Posts: 248	I get the boing sound once in awhile when it’s very hot outside. Can’t ever replicate for dealer to warranty any suggestions would be appreciated sorry to hijack __________________ 2021 ZL1 1LE Auto

03-28-2022, 08:22 PM	#10
Vtor_ZL1 Who Needs to KNOW? Drives: 18 ZLE Join Date: May 2018 Location: Left Side of the Moon Posts: 1,771	I get clicky clacky noise going into reverse and loading unloading driveline up the driveway. Yup "can't find source of noise" __________________ ing for grip. Are you in the NY/NJ/PA/CT region? Join us for autox fun at MetLife Stadium. HUGE lots, tons of runs. http://www.motorsportsne.com/

03-28-2022, 09:50 PM	#11
Stephen12ZL1 Drives: '21 ZLE A10 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Mechanicsville, VA Posts: 6,808	make sure when you are tightening the sway bar end links to have a 6mm allen on the stud as you could feel the 18mm nut is tight and it isn't. If you did it this way then fine. 1/16 of a turn loose will cause a clunk. __________________ '21 ZLE A10 Wild Cherry PDR 2:00.78 VIR Full 10.68@131.69 1.68 60' '17 ZL1 A10 Mosaic Black PDR/Nav 2:03.08 VIR Full 11.003@129.2 1.75 (sold) '15 Z/28 #325 Black a/c & stereo. 2:10.1 VIR Full (sold) '12 ZL1 A6 Black 10.52@131 1.55 60' 2:13 VIR Full (sold)

03-28-2022, 04:53 PM	#5
Mac7504 Drives: 2003 Monte Carlo SS SLP, 2022 ZL1 Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 484	Tie rod?

03-28-2022, 07:09 PM	#9
SATINSTEEL1LE Account Suspended Drives: 21 ZL1 Join Date: Feb 2022 Location: South East Posts: 662	It’s the lugs and the rotor hat surfaces. As said remove the wheels and clean the rotor surface where it faces the wheel. Then put back on and retorque the lugs.

03-29-2022, 08:46 AM	#12
Cjw Drives: 370z, Srt-6 Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Montgomery Posts: 120	Thanks for the updates everyone, I will jack the car up Friday and check all of these just to be safe, keeping the appointment at chevy just in case, praying its not the strut

03-29-2022, 09:01 AM	#13
SJFGTO Oh Oh it's Friday Night! Drives: 2018 ZL1 1LE Nightfall Gray Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Walton Woods Posts: 1,061	I had a clicking noise from the right front. I was sure it was an end link. Took it to the dealer and it turned out to be a bad supercharger belt. I did not believe it, but the dealership replaced the belt and the noise disappeared. __________________ 2018 Camaro ZL1 1LE NFG; ARH 2” headers, catless mids, ARH full exhaust, Lingenfelter 18% lower pulley, ATI Harmonic Balancer, Roto-fab CAI, EE-catch can, TM ported TB, NX Lid, BMR strut tower brace. Aeroforce dual pod interceptor gauges. Tuned by Vengeance Racing!!! 644 HP @ 6250 rpm / 689 trq @ 3660 rpm Four that wanna own me Two that wanna stone me One says she's a friend of mine...

03-29-2022, 09:50 AM	#14
Crushed 1LE Drives: 2022 ZL1(FEA suspension) Rapid Blue Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Chemainus BC, Canada Posts: 489	Had exact same issue. Bad DSSV. Replaced. Fixed.

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