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meshamey · 05-30-2014, 09:35 PM

I've had this same problem 3 times on my 2011 SS. Dealer paid for the first 2, the 3rd I was responsible for. Well it happened again . So I ordered a gates belt with the tool and did it myself. Well its been 6 months and belt is still on.

Bumblebee2012 · 05-31-2014, 06:34 AM

Where did you get the tool to roll the belt on?

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Mando2776 · 06-01-2014, 02:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Bumblebee2012

Where did you get the tool to roll the belt on?

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If I'm correct, it comes bundled with the belt kit. The gm brand does. Not sure if the gates brand comes with it or not.

Fire65 · 06-05-2014, 10:17 PM

Boy am I glad I found this thread. I brought my 2011 V6 with 10800 miles to the dealer yesterday because of a squeal. I thought it might be the pulley. The tech wrote on the order that the squeal is "caused by aftermarket air intake causing crankcase pressure issues. Need to put back to factory will void warranty." Tomorrow I'll take a closer look at the ac belt. I've had a Vararam on it for a couple years without this issue.

Bumblebee2012 · 06-06-2014, 05:18 AM

I've not heard of the belt issue with a V6. You'll be the first that I'm aware of If you find that your belt is walking part way off of the pulley similar to what is seen on the V8 cars in this thread. If you do see the belt walking, can you post a photo for other V6 owners to see? Honestly, if that's the case, you might also want to start a new thread so that the title of the thread says V6 belt issue or something.

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leafspring · 06-06-2014, 12:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Bumblebee2012

Where did you get the tool to roll the belt on?

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I put the Gates belt on, did it myself, the belt and tool are sold separate, and are still cheaper than GM, it was a really easy install.

O'reilly's is where I got both tool, and belt, thousand miles now, looks like new yet, hopefully lasts longer than factory belt.

oftenimitated · 12-08-2015, 01:05 PM

2011 Camaro ss - just hit 12k miles and am having this problem...I can just cut the belt off for now right?? Its about to be winter here so Im in no hurry

This should be a recall by now with all the issues reported

3rdgen3 · 12-08-2015, 03:13 PM

I had this exact same problem on my 2012 SS LS3. Purchased car brand new in 2012, AC belt shredded and had to be replaced at 8k. Never had an issue after the first belt was replaced.

Just this year I put an SLP 25% UDP on the car and changed the belt due to the smaller pulley...the new belt is strechy'er (if thats a word) than the stock AC Delco belt so it squeels if the AC is on in the rain once in awhile.

I think the belts GM used on the assembly line are just lower quality than the replacements...maybe a bad batch at the assembly plant, who knows lol.

NSM1010 · 06-20-2017, 12:03 PM

Same here on my 2011 SS. Any idea on cause?!?! Only 4,300 miles!

12-08-2015, 03:13 PM	#92
3rdgen3 10-bolt Destroyer Drives: 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS - AGM, LS3/6M Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Canukistan Posts: 860	I had this exact same problem on my 2012 SS LS3. Purchased car brand new in 2012, AC belt shredded and had to be replaced at 8k. Never had an issue after the first belt was replaced. Just this year I put an SLP 25% UDP on the car and changed the belt due to the smaller pulley...the new belt is strechy'er (if thats a word) than the stock AC Delco belt so it squeels if the AC is on in the rain once in awhile. I think the belts GM used on the assembly line are just lower quality than the replacements...maybe a bad batch at the assembly plant, who knows lol. __________________ 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS - LS3/TR6060: Cam, Headers, Exhaust, Intake, Gears, Twin Disk, Suspension, Tuned - 475rwhp, 443rwtq

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05-30-2014, 09:35 PM	#85
meshamey Meshamey Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS / 2014 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Panama City, Florida Posts: 303 View My Garage	I've had this same problem 3 times on my 2011 SS. Dealer paid for the first 2, the 3rd I was responsible for. Well it happened again . So I ordered a gates belt with the tool and did it myself. Well its been 6 months and belt is still on.

05-31-2014, 06:34 AM	#86
Bumblebee2012 Drives: 2012 2SS TF3, 1971 Chevelle Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Pittsburgh, Pa Posts: 840	Where did you get the tool to roll the belt on? Sent from my SCH-I605 using Tapatalk

06-05-2014, 10:17 PM	#88
Fire65 Drives: 2011 2 LT RS Convertible Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Colonia NJ Posts: 48 View My Garage	Boy am I glad I found this thread. I brought my 2011 V6 with 10800 miles to the dealer yesterday because of a squeal. I thought it might be the pulley. The tech wrote on the order that the squeal is "caused by aftermarket air intake causing crankcase pressure issues. Need to put back to factory will void warranty." Tomorrow I'll take a closer look at the ac belt. I've had a Vararam on it for a couple years without this issue.

06-06-2014, 05:18 AM	#89
Bumblebee2012 Drives: 2012 2SS TF3, 1971 Chevelle Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Pittsburgh, Pa Posts: 840	I've not heard of the belt issue with a V6. You'll be the first that I'm aware of If you find that your belt is walking part way off of the pulley similar to what is seen on the V8 cars in this thread. If you do see the belt walking, can you post a photo for other V6 owners to see? Honestly, if that's the case, you might also want to start a new thread so that the title of the thread says V6 belt issue or something. Sent from my SCH-I605 using Tapatalk

12-08-2015, 01:05 PM	#91
oftenimitated Drives: 2004 Honda Civic+2011 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: South Vienna OH Posts: 396 View My Garage	2011 Camaro ss - just hit 12k miles and am having this problem...I can just cut the belt off for now right?? Its about to be winter here so Im in no hurry This should be a recall by now with all the issues reported

06-20-2017, 12:03 PM	#93
NSM1010 Drives: 2011 Camaro SS/RS Convertible Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Ohio Posts: 5 View My Garage	Same here on my 2011 SS. Any idea on cause?!?! Only 4,300 miles!