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jfcamaro · 04-24-2013, 02:38 PM

I have a 2012 v6 and it has 32,000 miles on it and it started using oil oil like crazy then started ticking! I brought it to the dealer and they said they think its the timing chain loose. It would only do it under a load! They told me that Gm said I had to drive it a 1000 miles to do a fluid check. I was not happy that Gm would make me drive it 1000 miles with it sounding so bad! So I did what they wanted and no they tell me indeed it is burning a lot of oil and Gm is making them go through the whole motor that I guess takes a ton of man hours to do! The service women said the tec wasnt real happy to have to spend so much time and I have to say that didn't make me feel all warm and fuzzy!! So here I sit and wait to see what happens next! Driving a Rental that I get according to them only five days?? Anyone else having this issue!! I love my ride and this just sucks!

nyrfan · 04-24-2013, 02:40 PM

This is a pretty common issue with these cars, do a seach and you'll find others.

06_warrior · 04-24-2013, 02:45 PM

The tech wasn't real happy to have to spend too much time on it? Well too bad. He's getting paid for the work. Boy some dealerships suck! Hopefully it won't take too long. I also hope the rental car is on them. Good luck!

kostnkost · 04-24-2013, 02:46 PM

I am curious if this is happening with the 2013's? I just hit 10k on mine and have not had any issues as of yet(fingers crossed)

Anyone know if GM fixed this problem with the 13's?

jrisebo · 04-24-2013, 02:55 PM

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Originally Posted by jfcamaro

I have a 2012 v6 and it has 32,000 miles on it and it started using oil oil like crazy then started ticking! I brought it to the dealer and they said they think its the timing chain loose. It would only do it under a load! They told me that Gm said I had to drive it a 1000 miles to do a fluid check. I was not happy that Gm would make me drive it 1000 miles with it sounding so bad! So I did what they wanted and no they tell me indeed it is burning a lot of oil and Gm is making them go through the whole motor that I guess takes a ton of man hours to do! The service women said the tec wasnt real happy to have to spend so much time and I have to say that didn't make me feel all warm and fuzzy!! So here I sit and wait to see what happens next! Driving a Rental that I get according to them only five days?? Anyone else having this issue!! I love my ride and this just sucks!

drive it a 1000 miles in first gear, then they can buy you an engine and a tranny. GM DEALER FAIL

007s 'Vert · 04-24-2013, 03:20 PM

I have 36000 miles on my V6 and it burns a little oil, I have always kept a good eye on it, in fact every time I fill up I check it, now issues yet here.

jd10013 · 04-24-2013, 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Lil'BlueCoupe

I have 36000 miles on my V6 and it burns a little oil, I have always kept a good eye on it, in fact every time I fill up I check it, now issues yet here.

from what I understand it was a problem on the LLT's and corrected on the LFX. so 2012 and up should be fine.

v6_camaro · 04-24-2013, 04:43 PM

Report to GM that you're not happy with the dealership and go to a different one. The dealership where I bought mine did a sloppy job installing the GFX. They dinked the right front fender at the body line and didn't snap the rear bumper in place. In your case, you have an engine issue that can be more costly to repair if it's not done right. If the tech wasnt' happy doing the work, there's a good likelihood that the job wasn't done right.

Scooter11 · 04-24-2013, 05:04 PM

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Originally Posted by kostnkost

I am curious if this is happening with the 2013's? I just hit 10k on mine and have not had any issues as of yet(fingers crossed)

Anyone know if GM fixed this problem with the 13's?

I have a 13 and I'm hearing a fairly noticeable tick. I have only 2100 miles... it could be normal though

Chevrolet Customer Svc · 04-24-2013, 07:44 PM

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Originally Posted by jfcamaro

I have a 2012 v6 and it has 32,000 miles on it and it started using oil oil like crazy then started ticking! I brought it to the dealer and they said they think its the timing chain loose. It would only do it under a load! They told me that Gm said I had to drive it a 1000 miles to do a fluid check. I was not happy that Gm would make me drive it 1000 miles with it sounding so bad! So I did what they wanted and no they tell me indeed it is burning a lot of oil and Gm is making them go through the whole motor that I guess takes a ton of man hours to do! The service women said the tec wasnt real happy to have to spend so much time and I have to say that didn't make me feel all warm and fuzzy!! So here I sit and wait to see what happens next! Driving a Rental that I get according to them only five days?? Anyone else having this issue!! I love my ride and this just sucks!

Hello jfcamaro,

I understand your frustrations with the wait and time away from your vehicle. I would like to monitor this situation. If possible, could you private message me your name, VIN#, current mileage and involved dealer information? I will contact your dealer to inquire about the process going forward and follow up with you.

Reggie B.
Chevrolet Customer Care

911medic · 04-24-2013, 09:20 PM

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Originally Posted by jd10013

from what I understand it was a problem on the LLT's and corrected on the LFX. so 2012 and up should be fine.

That's what I thought as well, but the OP has a 2012 (LFX).

menendez1293 · 04-24-2013, 09:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Scooter11

I have a 13 and I'm hearing a fairly noticeable tick. I have only 2100 miles... it could be normal though

These motors normally have a tick to them. You can thank the DI a d VVT for that.

two_wheel_mayhem · 04-24-2013, 09:51 PM

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Originally Posted by jfcamaro

The service women said the tec wasnt real happy to have to spend so much time and I have to say that didn't make me feel all warm and fuzzy!!

Oh man that sucks,. I'd consider trying another dealer.

KMPrenger · 04-24-2013, 10:10 PM

Hrrrmmm...timing chain issue is well known with the 2010s and 2011 V6s. Thought maybe it was fixed with the 2012s, but then again I thought I read from someone here that maybe the real source of the issue wasn't corrected until the 2013 model.

Hell who knows. I do know that at some point the 2011s and up got a stronger chain than the 2010s which helps. What you really have to do is keep up on frequent oil changes and check the oil level often, which is a shame but it is important to keep an eye on things with this engine.

GM is well aware of the issue, and they should cover you. I've read of many other cases of this on here where GM did the work under warranty, even on some modded V6s.

04-24-2013, 02:38 PM	#1
jfcamaro Drives: 2012 V6 Black on Black Camaro Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Plattsburgh , NY Posts: 13	2012 v6 oil issue I have a 2012 v6 and it has 32,000 miles on it and it started using oil oil like crazy then started ticking! I brought it to the dealer and they said they think its the timing chain loose. It would only do it under a load! They told me that Gm said I had to drive it a 1000 miles to do a fluid check. I was not happy that Gm would make me drive it 1000 miles with it sounding so bad! So I did what they wanted and no they tell me indeed it is burning a lot of oil and Gm is making them go through the whole motor that I guess takes a ton of man hours to do! The service women said the tec wasnt real happy to have to spend so much time and I have to say that didn't make me feel all warm and fuzzy!! So here I sit and wait to see what happens next! Driving a Rental that I get according to them only five days?? Anyone else having this issue!! I love my ride and this just sucks!

04-24-2013, 02:40 PM	#2
nyrfan Let's go Rangers! Drives: 13' AGM 2SS/RS L99 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 10,742 View My Garage	This is a pretty common issue with these cars, do a seach and you'll find others. __________________ Soprano 4/1/00-6/14/11, Gone but NEVER forgotten! FSP tuned: 377/389

04-24-2013, 02:46 PM	#4
kostnkost Roof expert detail noob Drives: 2013 BRM 2LT RS Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Long Island NY Posts: 822	I am curious if this is happening with the 2013's? I just hit 10k on mine and have not had any issues as of yet(fingers crossed) Anyone know if GM fixed this problem with the 13's? __________________

04-24-2013, 03:20 PM	#6
007s 'Vert Formerly Lil'BlueCoupe Drives: '13 2LT/RS Vert, Summit White Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Vegas Baby!!!!!!!! Posts: 1,786	I have 36000 miles on my V6 and it burns a little oil, I have always kept a good eye on it, in fact every time I fill up I check it, now issues yet here. __________________

04-24-2013, 10:10 PM	#14
KMPrenger Drives: 16 Camaro SS, 15 Colorado Join Date: May 2009 Location: Jefferson City, Missouri Posts: 13,943	Hrrrmmm...timing chain issue is well known with the 2010s and 2011 V6s. Thought maybe it was fixed with the 2012s, but then again I thought I read from someone here that maybe the real source of the issue wasn't corrected until the 2013 model. Hell who knows. I do know that at some point the 2011s and up got a stronger chain than the 2010s which helps. What you really have to do is keep up on frequent oil changes and check the oil level often, which is a shame but it is important to keep an eye on things with this engine. GM is well aware of the issue, and they should cover you. I've read of many other cases of this on here where GM did the work under warranty, even on some modded V6s. __________________ 2016 Camaro 1SS - 8-speed - NPP - Black bowties 2010 Camaro 1LT V6 (Sold. I will miss her!)

04-24-2013, 02:45 PM	#3
06_warrior Drives: 2012 1SS LS3 M6 black on black :) Join Date: May 2012 Location: SD Posts: 1,342	The tech wasn't real happy to have to spend too much time on it? Well too bad. He's getting paid for the work. Boy some dealerships suck! Hopefully it won't take too long. I also hope the rental car is on them. Good luck!

04-24-2013, 04:43 PM	#8
v6_camaro Drives: 2013 Camaro 1LS Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: California Posts: 31	Report to GM that you're not happy with the dealership and go to a different one. The dealership where I bought mine did a sloppy job installing the GFX. They dinked the right front fender at the body line and didn't snap the rear bumper in place. In your case, you have an engine issue that can be more costly to repair if it's not done right. If the tech wasnt' happy doing the work, there's a good likelihood that the job wasn't done right.