Clicking GM

This TSB involves a clicking type noise from the front or rear of the vehicle when shifting between reverse and drive or on hard acceleration. The fix involves adding a washer to the wheel drive shaft.

This bulletin applies to several GM vehicles, including 2010-2011 Buick LaCrosse, 2011 Buick Regal, 2008-2011 Cadillac CTS, CTS Wagon and Coupe, 2010-2011 Cadillac SRX, 2010 Chevy Camaro (built prior to June 1, 2009 with any V8 engine or V6 engine with manual transmission; or prior to Febr. 17, 2010, with V6/automatic), 2010-2011 Chevy Equinox, 2011 Chevy Cruze and 2010-2011 GMC Terrain.

A washer is to be added between the front wheel drive shaft and the bearing hub assembly. Note that some vehicles may have been built with this washer. If a washer is already in place, remove and discard, and replace with a new washer. NOTE: Any time the wheel drive shaft is separated from the steering knuckle, the washer must be replaced with a new washer.

1. Remove the front wheel bearing and hub assembly. Install the washer onto the front wheel drive shaft as shown in Figure 1. NOTE: For Cruze, Equinox and Terrain, DO NOT reuse the wheel drive shaft nut. Replace with a new nut.
2. Install the front wheel bearing and hub assembly. Repeat for the opposite side.

If the clicking noise applies to a CTS or Camaro, customers may complain that the noise is coming from the rear of the vehicle. Add a washer between the rear wheel drive shaft and the bearing hub assembly using the same procedure.

PART NUMBERS

Camaro, CTS V-Series washer (2)                  20825083

CTS, DTS Wagon, CTS Coupe, Cruze,

LaCrosse, Regal, SRX, Terrain washer (2)      11611232

Camaro rear drive shaft nut (2)                       13217120

CTS, CTS Wagon, CTS Coupe, Equinox, Terrain drive shaft nut (2)            10289657

CTS V-Series rear drive shaft nut (2)             10257766

Cruze front drive shaft nut (2)                        13208079