# Transfer case noise? But not from chain **URL:** \ **Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\ **Created:** [August 1, 2025, 5:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transfer-case-noise-but-not-from-chain/201231 "2025-08-01T17:22:21Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 12\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Cavell](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/cavell/32/43396_2.png) [@Cavell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cavell)\ **Post date:** [August 1, 2025, 5:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transfer-case-noise-but-not-from-chain/201231/1 "2025-08-01T17:22:21Z")
Chasing clunk sound on my 08 equinox AWD. I think t-case. Nvg 900 ---
**Author:** ![Tester](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/tester/32/15976_2.png) [@Tester](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tester)\ **Post date:** [August 1, 2025, 6:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transfer-case-noise-but-not-from-chain/201231/2 "2025-08-01T18:07:30Z")
The Equinox is known for transfer case problems Common problems with the transfer case in a Chevy Equinox include unusual noises, failure to engage four-wheel drive, complete breakdowns, and the transfer case cracking, often requiring costly repairs or replacements. ![image](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/original/3X/f/3/f3fff173d7215862b9e30317cb2a0e536b2ffb24.jpeg) Tester ---
**Author:** ![db4690](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/db4690/32/2583_2.png) [@db4690](https://community.cartalk.com/u/db4690)\ **Post date:** [August 1, 2025, 7:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transfer-case-noise-but-not-from-chain/201231/3 "2025-08-01T19:22:07Z")
@Cavell Simple solution . . . Sell me the car for $50 ---
**Author:** ![Cavell](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/cavell/32/43396_2.png) [@Cavell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cavell)\ **Post date:** [August 1, 2025, 7:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transfer-case-noise-but-not-from-chain/201231/4 "2025-08-01T19:29:19Z")
I’m thinking t-case. ---
**Author:** ![davesmopar](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/davesmopar/32/41750_2.png) [@davesmopar](https://community.cartalk.com/u/davesmopar)\ **Post date:** [August 2, 2025, 3:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transfer-case-noise-but-not-from-chain/201231/5 "2025-08-02T15:10:14Z")
> [@Cavell](#): > > noise from backlash normal or excessive? Excessive backlash, probably from bearing failure.. imo Drain the fluid and see what chunks come out of it.. ---
**Author:** ![Cavell](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/cavell/32/43396_2.png) [@Cavell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cavell)\ **Post date:** [August 3, 2025, 12:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transfer-case-noise-but-not-from-chain/201231/6 "2025-08-03T12:49:03Z")
we will see. ---
**Author:** ![db4690](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/db4690/32/2583_2.png) [@db4690](https://community.cartalk.com/u/db4690)\ **Post date:** [August 3, 2025, 6:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transfer-case-noise-but-not-from-chain/201231/7 "2025-08-03T18:19:39Z")
@Cavell Now that you’ve torn it down, I’ll only offer $25 ---
**Author:** ![Cavell](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/cavell/32/43396_2.png) [@Cavell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cavell)\ **Post date:** [August 3, 2025, 7:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transfer-case-noise-but-not-from-chain/201231/8 "2025-08-03T19:43:16Z")
Might be something. ---
**Author:** ![Tester](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/tester/32/15976_2.png) [@Tester](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tester)\ **Post date:** [August 3, 2025, 8:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transfer-case-noise-but-not-from-chain/201231/9 "2025-08-03T20:24:20Z")
> [@Cavell](#): > > Pic of bad diff is not my car. That’s not a diff. It’s a transfer case out an Equinox. Like the title of your post asks. Tester ---
**Author:** ![Cavell](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/cavell/32/43396_2.png) [@Cavell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cavell)\ **Post date:** [August 3, 2025, 9:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transfer-case-noise-but-not-from-chain/201231/10 "2025-08-03T21:56:51Z")
My t-case does not have chain. Nvg 900 ---
**Author:** ![Tester](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/tester/32/15976_2.png) [@Tester](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tester)\ **Post date:** [August 3, 2025, 10:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transfer-case-noise-but-not-from-chain/201231/11 "2025-08-03T22:02:48Z")
Because the Equinox T-case has a chain. ![tcase](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/original/3X/7/3/7373792a3dc66be91bc5e1827b8019ea159510d3.jpeg) Tester ---
**Author:** ![Cavell](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/cavell/32/43396_2.png) [@Cavell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cavell)\ **Post date:** [August 5, 2025, 9:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transfer-case-noise-but-not-from-chain/201231/12 "2025-08-05T21:15:21Z")
Took out t-case. NVG 900.