It is never pleasurable to notice a sound on your vehicle that you don’t know where it comes from. You may be wanting to know what to do when you notice a reversing gear noise that remains on your Chevrolet Trax? Any gearbox trouble can be critical, but before making sure, it is better to do a few inspections. Our team has written this article to support you solve it. First, we will see what the sources and the different gearbox noises can be on Chevrolet Trax, and second, what are the solutions available to you.
Classical reverse Chevrolet Trax noises and some tips to look after your gearbox
Why does the reversing of my Chevrolet Trax make a different noise from my other speeds?
De facto, adding all gears, bearings and pinions into a gearbox is a difficult process. The noise made by the reversing of your Chevrolet Trax is logical. It can be explained in a fairly simple way. Indeed, the gears used for conventional speeds (1st to 5th or 6th) are so-called “helical” gears (oblique gears) . The use of such a pinion makes the noise caused by the gears less important than with spur gears used for the reverse gear.
Tips to reduce wear on your clutch and gearbox
- Don’t give a big boost:
In fact, if you kick the throttle hard when you are in reverse or when you put the vehicle in the revs, you risk to burn your clutch or gnawing at the gearbox pinions. - Never reverse while the vehicle is in motion or vice versa:
Reversing the direction of operation of the gearbox during operation is a very bad idea. Indeed, the pressure you will apply on the gears will be enormous and you will develop a premature wear and tear of the gears. You can even break the gears of your gearbox at speed by doing so. It will therefore be completely common if you hear a reverse noise on your Chevrolet Trax if you shift gear under these conditions.
Different Chevrolet Trax reversing noises and their triggers
Finally in this section, we will move on to what you are probably most enthusiastic about in this article, to find out about the origin of reversing noise on Chevrolet Trax. Here are the 3 typical sounds you may be victim of.
I notice a grinding noise when starting in reverse gear
If you notice a grinding noise when you start in reverse with your Chevrolet Trax, it may be the engine mounts that are tired. Certainly, when the engine is in reverse gear, due to the pinions we saw above the vibrations generated by the gearbox are higher and it is therefore plausible that due to their wear the silentblocks no longer absorb the engine vibrations well. In this situation, do not hesitate to browse this paper for more info about strut mount noises on Chevrolet Trax.
An increased reverse knocking noise on Chevrolet TraxX
If you are subject to a knocking noise when you are in reverse with your Chevrolet Trax and this noise tends to amplify as you gain speed. It is plausible that you are experiencing a serious trouble that needs to be solved fairly quickly before destroying your entire gearbox. Indeed, an intensifying rattling noise means that the gears are damaged. If they are, debris will disperse to the rest of the box and damage other gears before long. Take your vehicle to your auto mechanic quickly or browse this document about gearbox noise on Chevrolet Trax for more information.
I perceive a noise when I go in reverse
Listening a noise when you shift into reverse is normal and linked to the gears and sprockets used in the gearbox. If, on the other hand, you have the feeling that your Chevrolet Trax reverse gear makes more noise than before, it is plausible that filings have been made and are moving around in it. It is therefore time to empty the box.
