Rear End Fluid Service Notice

Clawson · 02-13-2016, 04:34 PM

Hey all,

Won't be able to give too much detail on this other than what I was told by the Service department at my dealer.

I took it in to schedule my first oil change and to let them know I was hearing an odd noise out of the rear end when doing low speed turns when I first Drive it that day. A rubbing or vibration is best I could explain. Drove with the tech and tried to replicate with no luck. He thinks it's only when the car is still cold. He also mentioned that they had got a service notice regarding certain RPOs of the 6gens where a noise in rear may have to require them to drain the rear end fluid, put new, drive it, drain again, and add new till the sound goes away.

He couldn't remember what specific vins it was on but that they would look at either way when I leave it with them for the oil change.

jimmypop13 · 02-13-2016, 06:06 PM

This would be new and a good thing as I had the same issue a month ago and dealer had no service bulletin about it. I ended up changing the fluid myself to get the sound to go away

MikeyCamaro · 02-13-2016, 07:03 PM

Had the exact same thing in my Challenger. I ended up draining the fluid, refilling with Mobil 1, and the sound was still there so I put in a tube of Trans-X LSD friction modifier. Hasn't made a peep since and it still lays down nice dual tracks. Some diffs just need the friction modifier, so I wonder if that's the case with the Camaro.

Mike

jdasnt3 · 02-13-2016, 07:15 PM

What was your break in process?

cooley376 · 02-13-2016, 07:25 PM

Same problems here.

cooley376 · 02-13-2016, 07:26 PM

Also acts like a locker all the time.

wtcadman · 02-13-2016, 08:11 PM

Just dropped mine off to the dealer today for this exact issue.

laynlo15 · 02-14-2016, 12:42 PM

Mine is chattering at low speed turns. I had to get out in traffic quickly so kinda spun the tires while turning and it was like a sound you'd get when it didn't have the proper amount of limited slip additive in it.

Clawson · 02-14-2016, 08:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jdasnt3

What was your break in process?

I followed the 1500 break in as recommended for the the most part.

Clawson · 02-14-2016, 08:26 PM

And wow well glad I'm not the only one then! But yeah I expected to have some issues with a first year car. Still love it and onto regret getting it!

jimmypop13 · 02-14-2016, 08:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MikeyCamaro

Had the exact same thing in my Challenger. I ended up draining the fluid, refilling with Mobil 1, and the sound was still there so I put in a tube of Trans-X LSD friction modifier. Hasn't made a peep since and it still lays down nice dual tracks. Some diffs just need the friction modifier, so I wonder if that's the case with the Camaro.

Mike

I used the stuff recommended in the manual. It has LSD friction modifier already in it. Haven't heard a peep from it since

Rock-It Man · 02-15-2016, 12:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Clawson

And wow well glad I'm not the only one then! But yeah I expected to have some issues with a first year car. Still love it and onto regret getting it!

Except this is the same as the issue with early Camaro 5's.

Not encouraging.

laynlo15 · 02-15-2016, 09:17 PM

Taking mine in tm for first oil change at 800 miles. I'm having the service writer to check the vin for the issue you are having

Clawson · 02-19-2016, 05:11 AM

Update on my problem... mine wasnt this problem. Basically it wasn't one of the ones listed to have the issue, and after they looked into everything they could think of the sounds could be coming from they are at a standstill on what the issue is. They've contacted GM Engineering and are waiting to hear back on what else they should look for. Haven't had her since Tuesday.

02-13-2016, 04:34 PM	#1
Clawson Drives: 2016 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Texas Posts: 224	Rear End Fluid Service Notice Hey all, Won't be able to give too much detail on this other than what I was told by the Service department at my dealer. I took it in to schedule my first oil change and to let them know I was hearing an odd noise out of the rear end when doing low speed turns when I first Drive it that day. A rubbing or vibration is best I could explain. Drove with the tech and tried to replicate with no luck. He thinks it's only when the car is still cold. He also mentioned that they had got a service notice regarding certain RPOs of the 6gens where a noise in rear may have to require them to drain the rear end fluid, put new, drive it, drain again, and add new till the sound goes away. He couldn't remember what specific vins it was on but that they would look at either way when I leave it with them for the oil change. Last edited by Clawson; 02-19-2016 at 01:08 PM.

02-13-2016, 06:06 PM	#2
jimmypop13 Drives: 2016 camaro ss Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Spring, TX Posts: 1,127	This would be new and a good thing as I had the same issue a month ago and dealer had no service bulletin about it. I ended up changing the fluid myself to get the sound to go away __________________ 2016 camaro 2SS hyper blue/Kalahari, A8, MRC, NPP, sunroof, SW headers through axleback, Circle D 3600rpm TC, Pray ported IM/TB, E85 Sold: 2002 Z28, NBM, M6, 460rwhp, 2009 HHR SS RIP : 2002 WS6 Black, A4, 355rwhp

02-13-2016, 07:15 PM	#4
jdasnt3 Drives: 18 Silverado 1500 Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Bradenton, FL Posts: 1,721	What was your break in process? __________________ 16 Red Hot 2SS A8: NPP, CAI Cold air, Ported TB, Fasterproms Ported intake, E85 flex, Formatto tuned. 11.80@118 with 1.92 60' (600-700 DA) on stock run flats.

02-14-2016, 12:42 PM	#8
laynlo15 Drives: 2022 Lt1 A10 Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: clark, mo Posts: 8,860	Mine is chattering at low speed turns. I had to get out in traffic quickly so kinda spun the tires while turning and it was like a sound you'd get when it didn't have the proper amount of limited slip additive in it. __________________ 2022 Lt1 6.2 A10, Maggie 2300, THPSI Port Inj/10 rib, Rotofab, E, Nickey, SCOL, Griptech, RC Bandits, Hoosiers/MT 9.80@142.96 1.44 60ft, 6.34@112 707/669 RWHP/TRQ. 16SS Maggie 2650 9.41@147 1.35 60ft, 5.99@119. 16 C7 A8 10.90@128 Bolt on stuff

02-15-2016, 09:17 PM	#13
laynlo15 Drives: 2022 Lt1 A10 Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: clark, mo Posts: 8,860	Taking mine in tm for first oil change at 800 miles. I'm having the service writer to check the vin for the issue you are having __________________ 2022 Lt1 6.2 A10, Maggie 2300, THPSI Port Inj/10 rib, Rotofab, E, Nickey, SCOL, Griptech, RC Bandits, Hoosiers/MT 9.80@142.96 1.44 60ft, 6.34@112 707/669 RWHP/TRQ. 16SS Maggie 2650 9.41@147 1.35 60ft, 5.99@119. 16 C7 A8 10.90@128 Bolt on stuff

02-13-2016, 07:03 PM	#3
MikeyCamaro Drives: 2015 Challenger SRT Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: West Florida Posts: 147	Had the exact same thing in my Challenger. I ended up draining the fluid, refilling with Mobil 1, and the sound was still there so I put in a tube of Trans-X LSD friction modifier. Hasn't made a peep since and it still lays down nice dual tracks. Some diffs just need the friction modifier, so I wonder if that's the case with the Camaro. Mike

02-13-2016, 07:25 PM	#5
cooley376 Drives: 2016 Camaro 2SS Nightfall Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: middle tn Posts: 46	Same problems here.

02-13-2016, 07:26 PM	#6
cooley376 Drives: 2016 Camaro 2SS Nightfall Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: middle tn Posts: 46	Also acts like a locker all the time.

02-13-2016, 08:11 PM	#7
wtcadman Drives: 2013 black 2lt with rs package Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: atlanta Posts: 95	Just dropped mine off to the dealer today for this exact issue.

02-14-2016, 08:26 PM	#10
Clawson Drives: 2016 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Texas Posts: 224	And wow well glad I'm not the only one then! But yeah I expected to have some issues with a first year car. Still love it and onto regret getting it!

02-19-2016, 05:11 AM	#14
Clawson Drives: 2016 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Texas Posts: 224	Update on my problem... mine wasnt this problem. Basically it wasn't one of the ones listed to have the issue, and after they looked into everything they could think of the sounds could be coming from they are at a standstill on what the issue is. They've contacted GM Engineering and are waiting to hear back on what else they should look for. Haven't had her since Tuesday.

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