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DarkFox1 · 04-23-2012, 02:22 PM

My car was purchased 3/16/12

I called and gave them my VIN, they said there was currently nothing in the system for my car.

Maybe they fixed this?

camaronurse · 04-24-2012, 01:51 AM

Maybe yours was not affected maybe this is for the 2012 cars that was made last year

AdamZ · 04-27-2012, 12:09 AM

I don't know if this is the right spot or not. Not sure if someone already posted.

I just got a letter from Chevy saying the SDM (Sensing and Diagnostic Module) can cause the airbag warning light to illuminate on the 2012 module year Camaro's. It DOES NOT affect the performance of the airbags. They told me I have until 4/30/2014 to get it done at no charge. All they need to do is reprogram the SDM.

P.S. I had a 2012 1LS but it does not specifically say it is just the 1LS.

AdamZ · 04-27-2012, 12:58 AM

I am bumping this myself because I think it is somewhat important lol. Bumpers would be much appreciated.

PoorMansCamaro · 04-27-2012, 01:07 AM

bump

SoCalThug · 04-27-2012, 01:07 AM

I also have a 1ls but never recieved any mail or info on this. Maybe its on its way to my house, and yes I saw the article posted a couple days ago but thought it was only a certain amount of our cars that had this problem

05mbm · 04-27-2012, 08:10 AM

I am in the same boat. I haven't received any info at all from GM or my dealer about the recall. Also my airbag light is not going off. I read the official bulletin and we have until 04/2014 to get it fixed for free.

strych9 · 04-27-2012, 08:12 AM

Specific recalls don't necessarily affect all Camaros of the same model year. If GM sends you a notice, you're affected, get it done. Or you can call your dealer's service department and they can run your VIN in the system and tell you if your car is involved in the recall. I believe that Rick Morris has offered to do this for us as well, as he posted the offer in another thread.

AdamZ · 04-27-2012, 08:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 05mbm

I am in the same boat. I haven't received any info at all from GM or my dealer about the recall. Also my airbag light is not going off. I read the official bulletin and we have until 04/2014 to get it fixed for free.

Yeah I just noticed I got the year wrong lol. I just assumed it was 2012 without looking at the year. Yeah, it is 4.30.2014

Qtrofablock · 04-27-2012, 08:55 AM

I also did not receive anything re: this !?

meissen · 04-27-2012, 09:11 AM

As was said above, if you didn't get the letter then your car is not affected. If you want to be reassured, call to dealership and give them your VIN.

stmbtwilli · 04-27-2012, 10:06 AM

The check airbag notice in the DIC came on last week. Took the car to the dealer and they needed to order the part, which came in two days ago. Looks like I should expect a letter in the mail.

Bildo · 04-30-2012, 02:58 PM

Just got my notice sure hope it won't wipe my custom tune if they have to reprogram the ECU

Nessal · 04-30-2012, 03:09 PM

I feel you on that. I HATEEEE bringing my car into the dealership. The last two times that I brought it in, I had a huge sign hanging from the rear view mirror that says, "DO NOT WASH CAR, THANKS!". Those retards ended up washing it anyways and I had a BUTLOAD of swirl marks. The service writer had the audacity to throw me the keys and said "Hey we gave you a FREE wash wash!" WTFFFFF? CAN'T YOU READ THE FREAKING SIGN?

The second time after, I did the same exact thing but this time I stressed him to about 50 times to NOT WASH THE CAR. When I was picking the car up, the service writer said, "The car will be out in a second, we are about to wash it for FREE!". I SCREAMED and said "I WANT MY CAR RIGHT NOW, DO NOT WASH IT." The guy jumped a bit and RAN to the back lot to tell the wash boy to not wash my car.

God....and people wonder why we HATE bringing our cars into the dealership. Bunch of freaking retards.

jd10013 · 04-30-2012, 03:37 PM

just got my notice in the mail so I though I'd pass it along. there's a recall for the 2012 camaro (not sure if its all of the trim levels) involving the airbag light. some kind of module or something needs reprogrammed. otherwise the airbag light could incorrectly come on. It did say the airbag system would continue to work. but for anybody who live in a state with safety inspections, an airbag light on is an automatic failure.

Bildo · 04-30-2012, 03:43 PM

Well my dealers service department told me to not do the recall because it would effect my custom tune. Don't know why the hell they would need to friggin rewrite my engine tune to fix the damn SDM.

jamesdburton · 04-30-2012, 04:00 PM

Just got mine in the mail today also. 2012

bzavala · 04-30-2012, 04:05 PM

When I got my 2012, in end February, the airbag light was on, so they said they had to look into that before it can be delivered; they said it was a sensor that needed to be replaced; it hasn't come on since then. We'll see if I get the letter... :/

*Camaro_Corvette* · 04-30-2012, 04:11 PM

It's been posted before, Lemme find the thead.

Merged:Thumbsup:

Bildo · 04-30-2012, 04:24 PM

Contacted a second dealer who told the original dealers service department was wrong and won't affect the tune just the SDM as I suspected to begin with........ was about to flip out.

espooner · 04-30-2012, 05:38 PM

Got my letter in the mail today, got mine in November 2011 2SS

GMTool · 04-30-2012, 08:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bildo

Well my dealers service department told me to not do the recall because it would effect my custom tune. Don't know why the hell they would need to friggin rewrite my engine tune to fix the damn SDM.

I just got my notice in the mail today, Monday. And I just got a JRE SCT X3 custom tune last Friday. JUST FIGURES. I am thinking that I would have to reprogram the car Back To Stock, then take the car in and have the SDM (Sensing and Diagnostic Module) reprogramed. Then put my custom tune back in the car. Does anybody know if this is correct? And does it hurt anything to be reprograming the car so many times in a short time period?
This really irritates me that I have only put 50 miles on my car since my tune, now I have to tune it back to stock so soon.

GMTool · 04-30-2012, 08:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bildo

Contacted a second dealer who told the original dealers service department was wrong and won't affect the tune just the SDM as I suspected to begin with........ was about to flip out.

I like that news. I will ask my dealer and see what they say.

Bildo · 05-01-2012, 04:34 AM

Yeah the dealership where I bought the vehicle the service manager had no idea and said he talked to a tech (but referred to the tech as kid) and had the answer in about 2 minutes. I called another local dealership I do business with and that service manager went and asked 3 different techs and all of them gave him the same answer.

GMTool · 05-01-2012, 09:46 AM

Well I just got a massage from JRE. With the SCT X3 tuner, I will be returning the car back to stock before taking it to the dealer. Then when they are done reprogramming the (SDM), I will install my custom tune back into the car. No big deal.

04-27-2012, 12:09 AM	#28
AdamZ Drives: Eve - 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Fairfield, OH Posts: 16,532	2012 Camaro's SDM Recall I don't know if this is the right spot or not. Not sure if someone already posted. I just got a letter from Chevy saying the SDM (Sensing and Diagnostic Module) can cause the airbag warning light to illuminate on the 2012 module year Camaro's. It DOES NOT affect the performance of the airbags. They told me I have until 4/30/2014 to get it done at no charge. All they need to do is reprogram the SDM. P.S. I had a 2012 1LS but it does not specifically say it is just the 1LS. Last edited by AdamZ; 04-27-2012 at 08:50 AM. Reason: Date wrong.

04-27-2012, 01:07 AM	#30
PoorMansCamaro Drives: Really Slow Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 43,979	bump __________________

04-27-2012, 08:12 AM	#33
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04-27-2012, 08:55 AM	#35
Qtrofablock Drives: 92 buick & 12 LS M6 All Blk Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Delray Beach,Florida Posts: 213 View My Garage	I also did not receive anything re: this !? __________________ 2012LS 3.6L M6 All Black Custom mats by Llyods/ AAC colorshift 2.0 halos ,footwells/ HID/LEDS by AAC/ Aqua interior and trunk/ Black billet upper and lower grilles/ Black billet bowties.MRT V2/Magnaflow X pipe/Rx catch can and oil breather cap/ C.A.I. Intake/Scoop/ww relocater/Hurst Short Throw Shifter

04-27-2012, 09:11 AM	#36
meissen Founder - Michigan FBody Drives: 1994 Camaro LT1, 2012 Camaro LFX Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Chesterfield Twp, MI Posts: 2,008	As was said above, if you didn't get the letter then your car is not affected. If you want to be reassured, call to dealership and give them your VIN. __________________ 2012 Camaro LFX M6 - "Clifford" - 270hp/232tq on Dynojet (before TB was installed) - Cold Air Inductions CAI, VMAX Ported Throttle Body, MGW Short Throw Shifter 1994 Camaro LT1 A4 - "Red Alert" - v6-to-LT1 Swapped Cruiser; Cammed, Stalled, Enjoyed Michigan FBody Association http://www.mifbody.com/ Proud member of the unofficial Camaro5 "Rodgers Chevrolet Fan Club"

04-23-2012, 02:22 PM	#26
DarkFox1 Drives: 2012 2SS A6 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Douglasville GA Posts: 647	My car was purchased 3/16/12 I called and gave them my VIN, they said there was currently nothing in the system for my car. Maybe they fixed this?

04-24-2012, 01:51 AM	#27
camaronurse Drives: 2005 rsx, 2012 camaro 2lt t3 ed Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: citrus height, ca Posts: 111	Maybe yours was not affected maybe this is for the 2012 cars that was made last year

04-27-2012, 12:58 AM	#29
AdamZ Drives: Eve - 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Fairfield, OH Posts: 16,532	I am bumping this myself because I think it is somewhat important lol. Bumpers would be much appreciated.

04-27-2012, 01:07 AM	#31
SoCalThug Drives: 2012 Summit White 1Ls Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Diamond Bar, Cali Posts: 584	I also have a 1ls but never recieved any mail or info on this. Maybe its on its way to my house, and yes I saw the article posted a couple days ago but thought it was only a certain amount of our cars that had this problem

04-27-2012, 08:10 AM	#32
05mbm Drives: 2012 IBM 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Fort Worth TX Posts: 77 View My Garage	I am in the same boat. I haven't received any info at all from GM or my dealer about the recall. Also my airbag light is not going off. I read the official bulletin and we have until 04/2014 to get it fixed for free.

04-27-2012, 10:06 AM	#37
stmbtwilli Drives: 2SS 45th Edition Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 166	The check airbag notice in the DIC came on last week. Took the car to the dealer and they needed to order the part, which came in two days ago. Looks like I should expect a letter in the mail. __________________

04-30-2012, 02:58 PM	#38
Bildo Drives: 2012 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Omaha, Nebraska Posts: 1,080	Just got my notice sure hope it won't wipe my custom tune if they have to reprogram the ECU

04-30-2012, 03:09 PM	#39
Nessal Drives: 2011 SS/RS Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: CA, Bay Area Posts: 2,216	I feel you on that. I HATEEEE bringing my car into the dealership. The last two times that I brought it in, I had a huge sign hanging from the rear view mirror that says, "DO NOT WASH CAR, THANKS!". Those retards ended up washing it anyways and I had a BUTLOAD of swirl marks. The service writer had the audacity to throw me the keys and said "Hey we gave you a FREE wash wash!" WTFFFFF? CAN'T YOU READ THE FREAKING SIGN? The second time after, I did the same exact thing but this time I stressed him to about 50 times to NOT WASH THE CAR. When I was picking the car up, the service writer said, "The car will be out in a second, we are about to wash it for FREE!". I SCREAMED and said "I WANT MY CAR RIGHT NOW, DO NOT WASH IT." The guy jumped a bit and RAN to the back lot to tell the wash boy to not wash my car. God....and people wonder why we HATE bringing our cars into the dealership. Bunch of freaking retards.

04-30-2012, 03:37 PM	#40
jd10013 Drives: 2012 camaro Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: central VA Posts: 1,733	2012 recall just got my notice in the mail so I though I'd pass it along. there's a recall for the 2012 camaro (not sure if its all of the trim levels) involving the airbag light. some kind of module or something needs reprogrammed. otherwise the airbag light could incorrectly come on. It did say the airbag system would continue to work. but for anybody who live in a state with safety inspections, an airbag light on is an automatic failure.

04-30-2012, 03:43 PM	#41
Bildo Drives: 2012 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Omaha, Nebraska Posts: 1,080	Well my dealers service department told me to not do the recall because it would effect my custom tune. Don't know why the hell they would need to friggin rewrite my engine tune to fix the damn SDM.

04-30-2012, 04:00 PM	#42
jamesdburton Drives: 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS TF3 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Mckinney, Texas Posts: 34	Just got mine in the mail today also. 2012

04-30-2012, 04:05 PM	#43
bzavala Music is Ideas! Drives: 2012 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 32	When I got my 2012, in end February, the airbag light was on, so they said they had to look into that before it can be delivered; they said it was a sensor that needed to be replaced; it hasn't come on since then. We'll see if I get the letter... :/

04-30-2012, 04:11 PM	#44
Camaro_Corvette 50.335252,6.947103 Drives: Anything with wheels Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Earth Posts: 20,217 View My Garage	It's been posted before, Lemme find the thead. Merged:Thumbsup: __________________

04-30-2012, 04:24 PM	#45
Bildo Drives: 2012 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Omaha, Nebraska Posts: 1,080	Contacted a second dealer who told the original dealers service department was wrong and won't affect the tune just the SDM as I suspected to begin with........ was about to flip out.

04-30-2012, 05:38 PM	#46
espooner Drives: 2012 2SS Transformers Edition Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: West Fargo, ND Posts: 9	Got my letter in the mail today, got mine in November 2011 2SS

05-01-2012, 04:34 AM	#49
Bildo Drives: 2012 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Omaha, Nebraska Posts: 1,080	Yeah the dealership where I bought the vehicle the service manager had no idea and said he talked to a tech (but referred to the tech as kid) and had the answer in about 2 minutes. I called another local dealership I do business with and that service manager went and asked 3 different techs and all of them gave him the same answer.

05-01-2012, 09:46 AM	#50
GMTool Drives: 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS L99 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Southwest Illinois Posts: 843	Well I just got a massage from JRE. With the SCT X3 tuner, I will be returning the car back to stock before taking it to the dealer. Then when they are done reprogramming the (SDM), I will install my custom tune back into the car. No big deal. Last edited by GMTool; 05-01-2012 at 09:58 AM. Reason: spelling

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