Service Rear Axle?

clg82 · 05-09-2021, 04:04 PM

Hey everyone took the car out this morning and got a notification on the dash that said "service rear axle", car only has 4,000 miles on it and it seems to be running fine. I clicked "dismiss" turned the car off went inside the house for a few minutes came back out and it didn't come back up when I started it again. Is it a fluke? or should I be concerned about something? Thanks for any help!

Gunkk · 05-09-2021, 04:11 PM

Yes a fluke.

A momentary low voltage condition can trigger a service rear axle notice, among other things. The computers in our cars really don't like low voltage at all, and can/will throw errors even when there is actually nothing wrong.

If you don't have a CEL, don't worry about it.

Buckwheat · 05-09-2021, 05:21 PM

Change It
It’s probably low.
Don’t trust factory line workers
FYI use AC Delco

clg82 · 05-09-2021, 08:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Buckwheat

Change It
It’s probably low.
Don’t trust factory line workers
FYI use AC Delco

Change the axle?!

I already changed out the fluid a couple of months ago and today is my first issue. Hopefully it is just a fluke,will keep my eye on it.

LiqTenExp · 05-10-2021, 06:09 AM

Typical reasons to see this are funky battery voltage and sometimes it will pop up when you have misfires (causing a flashing CEL). If you didn't have flashing CEL, just ignore and move on with life.

LT4Greg · 05-10-2021, 06:53 AM

I had it one time happen and never came back on again.

zl1_things · 05-10-2021, 09:50 AM

Plug a code scanner and check for pending codes. If there is a p050d or p0300/p0301 - 308 pending then it can and will set the service rear axle and or stabilitrak indicators.

No clue why those codes cause the other warnings.

SJFGTO · 05-10-2021, 10:54 AM

As stated. Low voltage or misfire. Has happened 3 times to me over 18,500 miles. Message appeared, disappeared, poof!!! If no CEL, no worries.

Orlando_ZL1 · 05-12-2021, 11:42 AM

I have had this happen three times. I receive that message when my car misfires. I have had the spark plugs replaced each time.

https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=587629

clg82 · 05-12-2021, 03:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Orlando_ZL1

I have had this happen three times. I receive that message when my car misfires. I have had the spark plugs replaced each time.

https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=587629

thanks for your input, i haven't received the message again, and I don't have any misfiring. Hopefully it has worked itself out, i will keep my eye out for it however.

SCCAForums · 05-12-2021, 11:08 PM

If you have the original battery, you may want to consider replacing the battery. I received a transmission error, and an E-Diff error on my 2020... replaced the battery and has been perfect since.

Best Regards,
Dave

MakCamaro · 08-07-2021, 09:55 AM

I posted this on another thread but I am posting it here as well. I noticed this message today. After driving the car for about an hour, I arrived at my destination. I was backing out of the parking slot shortly after putting it in D, trying to adjust the parking position of the car. I also noticed that for a couple of seconds, before the message appeared on the dash, the steering wheel was not responding very well - it felt hard to turn. I switched off the engine and then I turned it back on and the message disappeared. I drove the car for about an hour and a half with no issues. After going through several threads in this forum, it seems that this an issue related to the ZL1.

Flowtie1 · 08-07-2021, 10:49 AM

If you haven't serviced it yet you are past due. The breakin fluids need to be changed

MakCamaro · 08-07-2021, 11:00 AM

You mean service the rear axle?

The car has only 5000 miles on it and it has been through the regular service schedule.

05-09-2021, 04:04 PM	#1
clg82 Drives: 2020 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: Fort Worth, Texas Posts: 1,135	Service Rear Axle? Hey everyone took the car out this morning and got a notification on the dash that said "service rear axle", car only has 4,000 miles on it and it seems to be running fine. I clicked "dismiss" turned the car off went inside the house for a few minutes came back out and it didn't come back up when I started it again. Is it a fluke? or should I be concerned about something? Thanks for any help! __________________ 2020 ZL1 A10 Shadow Gray Metallic Magnuson Magnum DI TVS2650R\| Mamo Throttle Body V2\| RotoFab Intake\| Borla S-Type Catback Exhaust\| TCM Tune\| Tune\| Eibach Pro\| BMR Rear Cradle Lockout\| PPF\| Ceramic\| BCForged HCS21

05-10-2021, 06:09 AM	#5
LiqTenExp Drives: 2017 ZL1 Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: NJ Posts: 905	Typical reasons to see this are funky battery voltage and sometimes it will pop up when you have misfires (causing a flashing CEL). If you didn't have flashing CEL, just ignore and move on with life. __________________ 2017 Camaro ZL1 Coupe M6 (847whp Dynojet on 93)

05-10-2021, 06:53 AM	#6
LT4Greg Drives: 2017 Camaro ZL1 Coupe Join Date: May 2016 Location: Georgia Posts: 5,809	I had it one time happen and never came back on again. __________________ ZL1 Coupe, PDR, Exposed carbon fiber hood insert, My Link with Nav, M6 6 speed and Silver Ice Metallic. Mods done: ceramic window tint, GM Accessories Camaro floor mats and Roto-Fab CAI.

05-10-2021, 10:54 AM	#8
SJFGTO Oh Oh it's Friday Night! Drives: 2018 ZL1 1LE Nightfall Gray Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Walton Woods Posts: 1,061	As stated. Low voltage or misfire. Has happened 3 times to me over 18,500 miles. Message appeared, disappeared, poof!!! If no CEL, no worries. __________________ 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...

05-12-2021, 11:08 PM	#11
SCCAForums Drives: Chevrolet Camaro, Ford Mustang Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: AZ Posts: 388	If you have the original battery, you may want to consider replacing the battery. I received a transmission error, and an E-Diff error on my 2020... replaced the battery and has been perfect since. Best Regards, Dave __________________ 2022 SS 1LE - Vivid Orange - SCCA CAM-C & Optima Ultimate Street Car GT Katech, MSD, QA1, Hurst, Anderson Composites, ProParts USA Custom Suspension, MFR Engineering, Forgeline Wheels, G-Loc Brakes, Nine Lives Racing, MTX Audio, Penske Rapid Repair

05-09-2021, 04:11 PM	#2
Gunkk Thank you Al Oppenheiser! Drives: Red Hot A10 ZL1 Convertible Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Sarasota, FL Posts: 4,973 View My Garage	Yes a fluke. A momentary low voltage condition can trigger a service rear axle notice, among other things. The computers in our cars really don't like low voltage at all, and can/will throw errors even when there is actually nothing wrong. If you don't have a CEL, don't worry about it.

05-09-2021, 05:21 PM	#3
Buckwheat Account Suspended Drives: 2021 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Swamplands Of Louisiana Posts: 106	Change It It’s probably low. Don’t trust factory line workers FYI use AC Delco

05-10-2021, 09:50 AM	#7
zl1_things Drives: '17 ZL1 A10 Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Sacramento CA Posts: 59	Plug a code scanner and check for pending codes. If there is a p050d or p0300/p0301 - 308 pending then it can and will set the service rear axle and or stabilitrak indicators. No clue why those codes cause the other warnings.

05-12-2021, 11:42 AM	#9
Orlando_ZL1 Drives: 2019 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 20	I have had this happen three times. I receive that message when my car misfires. I have had the spark plugs replaced each time. https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=587629

08-07-2021, 09:55 AM	#12
MakCamaro Makis Drives: 2020 Red Hot ZL1 A10 Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: London - UK Posts: 806	I posted this on another thread but I am posting it here as well. I noticed this message today. After driving the car for about an hour, I arrived at my destination. I was backing out of the parking slot shortly after putting it in D, trying to adjust the parking position of the car. I also noticed that for a couple of seconds, before the message appeared on the dash, the steering wheel was not responding very well - it felt hard to turn. I switched off the engine and then I turned it back on and the message disappeared. I drove the car for about an hour and a half with no issues. After going through several threads in this forum, it seems that this an issue related to the ZL1. __________________ Red Hot 2020 Camaro ZL1 A10 <-- Enjoying the hell out of it Mosaic black 2018 Camaro 2SS A8 (sold)

08-07-2021, 10:49 AM	#13
Flowtie1 Drives: 2017 ZL1 Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: South florida Posts: 332	If you haven't serviced it yet you are past due. The breakin fluids need to be changed __________________ 2017 ZL1 M6 Silver Ice Metallic

08-07-2021, 11:00 AM	#14
MakCamaro Makis Drives: 2020 Red Hot ZL1 A10 Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: London - UK Posts: 806	You mean service the rear axle? The car has only 5000 miles on it and it has been through the regular service schedule. __________________ Red Hot 2020 Camaro ZL1 A10 <-- Enjoying the hell out of it Mosaic black 2018 Camaro 2SS A8 (sold)

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