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Mar 24, 2016 | 11:15 AM

mm2

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Loud clicking noise while turning slow

I purchased my car brand new 8 months ago. This will be the second time this issue has to be fixed from the dealer.

Loud external clicking noise while turning left or right coming from the front. It's quite embarrassing pulling up to valet or parking garage, etc.

Such a beautiful ride with a loud clicking noise.

Anyone else have the same issue? I know it can get fixed, but is there a solution so that the noise doesn't come back.

Mar 24, 2016 | 11:51 AM

Stingray Al

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Is it when you are going very slow? Are you talking about "wheel hop". If so it is normal

Mar 24, 2016 | 12:11 PM

mm2

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Originally Posted by Stingray Al

Is it when you are going very slow? Are you talking about "wheel hop". If so it is normal

It's when I'm going slow and turning left or right. Loud clicking noise. Definitely not normal. It's different than the wheel hop. I know that's normal.

It's been fixed before. But the noise came back. The dealership is fixing it now. I was just wondering how can I avoid this from happening again in the future.

Thanks for the reply.

Mar 24, 2016 | 12:50 PM

Z06 1of38

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Please update us once you know exactly what it was

Mar 24, 2016 | 12:58 PM

mm2

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Please update us once you know exactly what it was

It's been fixed. At least for now. The service department took both front wheels off and basically cleaned up everything behind it. That's all I know. If I find out more info, I'll post it.

Mar 24, 2016 | 01:20 PM

Elite275

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Could have potentially been loose lug nuts.

Mar 24, 2016 | 06:58 PM

Peterschu

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loud clicking noise

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Originally Posted by Elite275

Could have potentially been loose lug nuts.

I recently posted a video under C7 Tech/Performance (loud popping sound from front wheel) im wondering if its the same problem you had. maybe you could listen to it and comment. Thanks

Mar 24, 2016 | 08:45 PM

xp800

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Originally Posted by Peterschu

I recently posted a video under C7 Tech/Performance (loud popping sound from front wheel) im wondering if its the same problem you had. maybe you could listen to it and comment. Thanks

Not this. Your issue is normal tire hop.

OP, this is often caused by corrosion between the wheel and rotor hub. Dealer wire brushes and cleans. This usually fixes for a bit. Many report it returns. Seems more Z06 owners complain if it. I've never personally had the issue.

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Mar 24, 2016 | 10:01 PM

SnowyATX

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Agree with xp800. My C6 had this really bad. If I pulled the offending wheel off and cleaned the brake rotor and wheel where they contact each other it would go away but not for good. I used some fine grit wetsand sandpaper.

Mar 25, 2016 | 02:31 PM

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vettefordays

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I had the exact same issue. Dealer pulled my suspension apart and said the axles were improperly greased. Take it to them ands they'll do it in a couple hours.

Jun 27, 2016 | 10:47 AM

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mm2

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Originally Posted by vettefordays

I had the exact same issue. Dealer pulled my suspension apart and said the axles were improperly greased. Take it to them ands they'll do it in a couple hours.

Does the clicking noise come back? The dealership fixed mine but it comes back every 3 weeks! There has to be a solution to fix for good.

Jun 27, 2016 | 11:19 AM

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Melting Slicks

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My old '14 did it, fixed it myself but here is the TSB:

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Jun 27, 2016 | 11:25 AM

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mm2

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Originally Posted by kp

My old '14 did it, fixed it myself but here is the TSB:

Thanks for the PDF doc. I'll share with the dealership service department. Once you fixed it did the noise ever come back? In my case, it comes back every 3 weeks.

Jun 27, 2016 | 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted by mm2

Thanks for the PDF doc. I'll share with the dealership service department. Once you fixed it did the noise ever come back? In my case, it comes back every 3 weeks.

Didnt come back for 6 months or so then I sold the car. I just used brake clean on a scotch brite pad and wiped everything down, no wire brush or sandpaper. I think a proper retorque with a decent torque wrench is an important part of it.

Aug 2, 2016 | 03:26 PM

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mm2

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Originally Posted by kp

Just got it fixed again for the 6th or 8th time and the clicking noise is back after 2 weeks. Trying to get into a 2016 or 2017 when it comes out. This is unacceptable!

Oct 21, 2016 | 02:03 PM

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mm2

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Unfortunately, Florida Lemon Law officially processed. Last repair attempt coming up next week. Good luck!

Oct 23, 2016 | 04:52 PM

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Danengraham

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Thought this was just the floating rotors or something. Seems to be very common, mine has done it from day one.

Oct 24, 2016 | 03:30 PM

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mm2

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Danengraham

Thought this was just the floating rotors or something. Seems to be very common, mine has done it from day one.

This shouldn't be common. Below is a link to the reference video on my Dropbox. Annoying noise while turning!

https://www.dropbox.com/s/wkytss4vyk...%20PM.mov?dl=0

Oct 24, 2016 | 06:16 PM

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Samis955

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Had the same issue. The dealer fixed it 3 months ago and never heard it again. I don't remember what was the exact issue but the technician told me that it wasn't a major issue.

Oct 25, 2016 | 10:10 AM

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mm2

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Samis955

Had the same issue. The dealer fixed it 3 months ago and never heard it again. I don't remember what was the exact issue but the technician told me that it wasn't a major issue.

I purchased my car last year July 15, 2015. Since then, I've been to the dealer over 20 times for multiple issues. This is only one! The dealership tried fixing the clicking noise issue over 6 times. Depending how much you drive, the noise comes back after 3 weeks - 4 weeks. Apparently it's only 2014 -2015 Vettes with this issue!

Clicking Noise PDF Document attached from GM.

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