GT/C192/R192: Odd noise... is this normal?
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Odd noise... is this normal?
Hi all,
I recently picked up my '24 GT63 Coupe, ive noticed kind of an odd noise, and im not sure if its just a normal characteristic of this car, or I need to get it looked at....
When doing a low speed full lock turn, or near full lock , such as a u turn, or pulling in or out of a parking spot I hear a little click/pop noise. It happens in both directions, forward or reverse. Im not sure if maybe it's the rear wheel steering, or some sort of suspension or steering knuckle component that is doing this.
Doe anyone else's GT 63 make this noise? It doesnt seem to be anything broken, and seems to be driving fine with it, and I cant feel the pop/click noise, but can certainly hear it especially with the windows open.
Ive never owned a car with rear wheel steering before so not sure if it's just that, or maybe there is actually an issue somewhere under there. Just asking so I can possibly avoid a trip to the dealership which is always a pain in the *** for me. If its normal, ill proceed as normal, if no one else hears this, then ill be bringing it in to get checked out and report back.
Thanks for any feedback !
I recently picked up my '24 GT63 Coupe, ive noticed kind of an odd noise, and im not sure if its just a normal characteristic of this car, or I need to get it looked at....
When doing a low speed full lock turn, or near full lock , such as a u turn, or pulling in or out of a parking spot I hear a little click/pop noise. It happens in both directions, forward or reverse. Im not sure if maybe it's the rear wheel steering, or some sort of suspension or steering knuckle component that is doing this.
Doe anyone else's GT 63 make this noise? It doesnt seem to be anything broken, and seems to be driving fine with it, and I cant feel the pop/click noise, but can certainly hear it especially with the windows open.
Ive never owned a car with rear wheel steering before so not sure if it's just that, or maybe there is actually an issue somewhere under there. Just asking so I can possibly avoid a trip to the dealership which is always a pain in the *** for me. If its normal, ill proceed as normal, if no one else hears this, then ill be bringing it in to get checked out and report back.
Thanks for any feedback !
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At low speed with the steering at full lock, the front tires may skip. That's normal on this car and most performance cars, because they don't use perfect Ackermann steering geometry for improved high speed handling. Normal cars have perfect Ackerman geometry, so this tire skipping doesn't happen. It's also more noticeable with AWD as the front wheels have to do two things at once, and at lower temperatures as the tire compound gets harder. Is it tire skipping/scrubbing you are hearing? If it's a mechanical noise, then it's not normal.
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At low speed with the steering at full lock, the front tires may skip. That's normal on this car and most performance cars, because they don't use perfect Ackermann steering geometry for improved high speed handling. Normal cars have perfect Ackerman geometry, so this tire skipping doesn't happen. It's also more noticeable with AWD as the front wheels have to do two things at once, and at lower temperatures as the tire compound gets harder. Is it tire skipping/scrubbing you are hearing? If it's a mechanical noise, then it's not normal.
It sounds more mechanical to me than tire skipping, but that doesn't mean it isn't the tire i'm hearing, that very well could be it. I will see if I can maybe get a video or something...
To me it sounds like a very quiet, but a single, kind-of pop that reminds me of the noise an old near failing CV joint would make. Not as loud as a CV joint would be, and not like multiple pops or grinding noises, just a single little pop/click. I don't even want to fully say it's a "pop" noise, it's more of a quiet click, but some may say a popping kind of noise.
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Everyone says they apparently have the same noise/issue which would indicate it's probably normal and not an issue? However there is a service bulletin about it which usually would indicate there is actually an issue and it should be looked at? This assumes the service bulletin is actually meant for the same issue and applies to our vehicles?
So should this be addressed?
Has anyone else asked MB about it? Or expressing it needs to be remedied?
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Ok so now i'm very confused with this document....
Everyone says they apparently have the same noise/issue which would indicate it's probably normal and not an issue? However there is a service bulletin about it which usually would indicate there is actually an issue and it should be looked at? This assumes the service bulletin is actually meant for the same issue and applies to our vehicles?
So should this be addressed?
Has anyone else asked MB about it? Or expressing it needs to be remedied?
Everyone says they apparently have the same noise/issue which would indicate it's probably normal and not an issue? However there is a service bulletin about it which usually would indicate there is actually an issue and it should be looked at? This assumes the service bulletin is actually meant for the same issue and applies to our vehicles?
So should this be addressed?
Has anyone else asked MB about it? Or expressing it needs to be remedied?
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I just read it earlier. The issue in this document seems to go way back to models long before the C192, but the C192 seems to use the same steering knuckle that's known to be problematic. Check your VIN and see if it falls within the range. This issue only affects the C192 up to VIN xxx xxx xx 182881. Last 6 digits are the relevant digits. If those who say they have the same noise and their VIN falls within the range, then they likely have the same issue.
Not sure what to make of it, I'll check with the dealership.
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I just read it earlier. The issue in this document seems to go way back to models long before the C192, but the C192 seems to use the same steering knuckle that's known to be problematic. Check your VIN and see if it falls within the range. This issue only affects the C192 up to VIN xxx xxx xx 182881. Last 6 digits are the relevant digits. If those who say they have the same noise and their VIN falls within the range, then they likely have the same issue.
This is what I found googling the topic number, notice the VIN ranges are not the same as the other document :
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This one is version 3, whereas the one linked above is version 1. I'm guessing they narrowed down the affected VIN range in the meantime, or more likely the VIN range in version 1 was incorrect. They haven't produced over a 180000 GTs yet, so the VIN range of roughly 3000 affected vehicles makes more sense.
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This one is version 3, whereas the one linked above is version 1. I'm guessing they narrowed down the affected VIN range in the meantime, or more likely the VIN range in version 1 was incorrect. They haven't produced over a 180000 GTs yet, so the VIN range of roughly 3000 affected vehicles makes more sense.
So it sounds like this could maybe be it, since it doest really shudder like ive seen with the tire slip/crawl in videos I watched. It definitely sounds more mechanical, and I may have narrowed it down to the passenger side, but it's hard to tell when Im driving it.
Good to know though that it may actually be an issue we need to have addressed if our cars have that issue, as it seems many folks at least here in the forum have the issue also.
last 6 of my vin is "003051" which actually would put mine outside of that range. So with that in mind who knows if what im hearing is this or not.
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Yes that was my thought, but also wasn't sure if maybe that was a bulletin for another country where the VIN codes are maybe different. But I agree there is definitely NOT 180,000 AMG GTs been made. I'd wager even counting the previous GT wouldn't add up to 180k.
So it sounds like this could maybe be it, since it doest really shudder like ive seen with the tire slip/crawl in videos I watched. It definitely sounds more mechanical, and I may have narrowed it down to the passenger side, but it's hard to tell when Im driving it.
Good to know though that it may actually be an issue we need to have addressed if our cars have that issue, as it seems many folks at least here in the forum have the issue also.
last 6 of my vin is "003051" which actually would put mine outside of that range. So with that in mind who knows if what im hearing is this or not.
So it sounds like this could maybe be it, since it doest really shudder like ive seen with the tire slip/crawl in videos I watched. It definitely sounds more mechanical, and I may have narrowed it down to the passenger side, but it's hard to tell when Im driving it.
Good to know though that it may actually be an issue we need to have addressed if our cars have that issue, as it seems many folks at least here in the forum have the issue also.
last 6 of my vin is "003051" which actually would put mine outside of that range. So with that in mind who knows if what im hearing is this or not.
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The bulletin advises the dealerships to open a TIPS case for VINs that fall outside the range, so it's not impossible that additional VINs are affected. I find it kinda unbelievable that this is even still an issue looking at how far back it goes with models that are long out of production. Would seem this issue should be solved by now and not reoccur in a current model. Just kinda makes you wonder.
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Hi all,
I recently picked up my '24 GT63 Coupe, ive noticed kind of an odd noise, and im not sure if its just a normal characteristic of this car, or I need to get it looked at....
When doing a low speed full lock turn, or near full lock , such as a u turn, or pulling in or out of a parking spot I hear a little click/pop noise. It happens in both directions, forward or reverse. Im not sure if maybe it's the rear wheel steering, or some sort of suspension or steering knuckle component that is doing this.
Doe anyone else's GT 63 make this noise? It doesnt seem to be anything broken, and seems to be driving fine with it, and I cant feel the pop/click noise, but can certainly hear it especially with the windows open.
Ive never owned a car with rear wheel steering before so not sure if it's just that, or maybe there is actually an issue somewhere under there. Just asking so I can possibly avoid a trip to the dealership which is always a pain in the *** for me. If its normal, ill proceed as normal, if no one else hears this, then ill be bringing it in to get checked out and report back.
Thanks for any feedback !
I recently picked up my '24 GT63 Coupe, ive noticed kind of an odd noise, and im not sure if its just a normal characteristic of this car, or I need to get it looked at....
When doing a low speed full lock turn, or near full lock , such as a u turn, or pulling in or out of a parking spot I hear a little click/pop noise. It happens in both directions, forward or reverse. Im not sure if maybe it's the rear wheel steering, or some sort of suspension or steering knuckle component that is doing this.
Doe anyone else's GT 63 make this noise? It doesnt seem to be anything broken, and seems to be driving fine with it, and I cant feel the pop/click noise, but can certainly hear it especially with the windows open.
Ive never owned a car with rear wheel steering before so not sure if it's just that, or maybe there is actually an issue somewhere under there. Just asking so I can possibly avoid a trip to the dealership which is always a pain in the *** for me. If its normal, ill proceed as normal, if no one else hears this, then ill be bringing it in to get checked out and report back.
Thanks for any feedback !
Since picking up my AMG GT63 COUPE in July 2025, I've noticed a squeaking noise right after picking the car up from the dealership.
Yesterday, the service center removed the hubs and lubricated something, even though I warned them it wouldn't help. It didn't. The squeak is still there.
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I took my GT55 to the dealership for a few issues (wind noise from driver’s side mirror when going 40+ mph, exhaust not making pops and bangs in sport+/race mode, clunking noise coming from underneath car when going over rough things at low speed, and the exact issue you mentioned), and the dealership so far has only acknowledged the popping noise when turning the wheel. Their response was “There is a repair procedure to put a special grease in between the front knuckle / wheel bearing area.” So I’d definitely take it in and mention that to have them fix it.
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I took my GT55 to the dealership for a few issues (wind noise from driver’s side mirror when going 40+ mph, exhaust not making pops and bangs in sport+/race mode, clunking noise coming from underneath car when going over rough things at low speed, and the exact issue you mentioned), and the dealership so far has only acknowledged the popping noise when turning the wheel. Their response was “There is a repair procedure to put a special grease in between the front knuckle / wheel bearing area.” So I’d definitely take it in and mention that to have them fix it.
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Same here
At low speed with the steering at full lock, the front tires may skip. That's normal on this car and most performance cars, because they don't use perfect Ackermann steering geometry for improved high speed handling. Normal cars have perfect Ackerman geometry, so this tire skipping doesn't happen. It's also more noticeable with AWD as the front wheels have to do two things at once, and at lower temperatures as the tire compound gets harder. Is it tire skipping/scrubbing you are hearing? If it's a mechanical noise, then it's not normal.
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After greasing the bearings, nothing helped, and the squeaking continued. At my next service visit, they replaced the hubs. The squeaking stopped when turning the wheels, especially when driving slowly or parking.
When I picked up my car from the service center with summer tires, where it had been sitting for a week in near-zero temperatures, I noticed the tires skipping, or whatever they call it, when turning sharply. I asked the service manager, and he explained that this is normal for Mercedes, especially with summer tires in winter. He took me to two other models, and the tires were skipping as well.
However, the squeaking stopped only after the hubs were replaced with new ones.
When I picked up my car from the service center with summer tires, where it had been sitting for a week in near-zero temperatures, I noticed the tires skipping, or whatever they call it, when turning sharply. I asked the service manager, and he explained that this is normal for Mercedes, especially with summer tires in winter. He took me to two other models, and the tires were skipping as well.
However, the squeaking stopped only after the hubs were replaced with new ones.
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Crabbing is kind of normal, but thats not really what this is, at least not from what Mercedes says and the service bulletin outlines.
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Don’t know if you saw my other reply, but my dealership fixed this issue for my GT 55. He said “there is a repair procedure to put a special grease in between the front knuckle / wheel bearing area.” I didn’t even have to fight them to fix it, seems like they already knew exactly what the issue was and the cause.
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Don’t know if you saw my other reply, but my dealership fixed this issue for my GT 55. He said “there is a repair procedure to put a special grease in between the front knuckle / wheel bearing area.” I didn’t even have to fight them to fix it, seems like they already knew exactly what the issue was and the cause.
Yes, I saw it, thank you! Yes, i'm aware of the fix, , my dealership also already cited this was the issue with mine as well, however I just haven't brought in yet. But I plan to soon.
Just to clarify to anyone else, this is definitely different than crabbing/tire skipping as someone else mentioned, but, it is a similar feel and sound I suppose.
