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Korrosion · 11-12-2013, 01:51 AM

Well at about 48,000 miles I blew a rod bearing. Very strange considering how well I take care of the car, changed the oil about every 4,000 miles. Two Thursdays ago while coming home I heard a knocking noise that you could only hear between 2,500 RPM and 3,500 RPM, anyways next morning took it to my local Chevrolet to have them look at it and when the service guy took it for a ride it completely ceased up on him and never turned back on. Long story short they covered it under full warranty and are putting a brand new motor in and I should have my car back sometime tomorrow!!

Jason@JacFab · 11-12-2013, 01:58 AM

Sorry to hear about your troubles, but glad to hear they are taking care of you especially since it looks like you have some mods (headers), does your car have a tune as well?

2010_camaro · 11-12-2013, 02:15 AM

they say what caused it? or just a fluke?

Decepticon21 · 11-12-2013, 06:20 AM

Welcome to the club dude, Nice pictures its cool to see what the motor looks like tore apart. Im about to hit my 3rd oil change since my motor did the same thing, Mine went at 72k tho.

blkngldbabe · 11-12-2013, 07:17 AM

This is scaring me. Eeek.

KMPrenger · 11-12-2013, 09:18 AM

Dang man! Your car ran well too!

Glad to hear they are taking care of you.

Sikoriko · 11-12-2013, 09:57 AM

Seized up on the service guy, Wow what timing!

TooCool5 · 11-12-2013, 05:16 PM

What is the maintenance history with you car and what oil did you use.

Trying to figure out if this will happen to more of us.

Certainly scary to read of all these failures.

Sikoriko · 11-12-2013, 06:07 PM

Was it just the one bearing?

Chevrolet Customer Svc · 11-12-2013, 06:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Korrosion

Well at about 48,000 miles I blew a rod bearing. Very strange considering how well I take care of the car, changed the oil about every 4,000 miles. Two Thursdays ago while coming home I heard a knocking noise that you could only hear between 2,500 RPM and 3,500 RPM, anyways next morning took it to my local Chevrolet to have them look at it and when the service guy took it for a ride it completely ceased up on him and never turned back on. Long story short they covered it under full warranty and are putting a brand new motor in and I should have my car back sometime tomorrow!!

Korrosion,

I apologize for the vehicle issues that you experienced, but it's great to hear that the dealership is taking care of it for you. Please post an update when you have the Camaro back and don't hesitate to contact us if needed.

Sincerely,

William R.
Chevrolet Customer Care

RubyCamaro · 11-12-2013, 10:24 PM

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Originally Posted by TooCool5

What is the maintenance history with you car and what oil did you use.

Trying to figure out if this will happen to more of us.

Certainly scary to read of all these failures.

What he said. Give us some details so we can look for any common threads in these engine failures. Glad they are taking care of you but sorry for your troubles. I'd be freaking out!

shrinkdoc · 11-13-2013, 12:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Chevrolet Customer Svc

Korrosion,

I apologize for the vehicle issues that you experienced, but it's great to hear that the dealership is taking care of it for you. Please post an update when you have the Camaro back and don't hesitate to contact us if needed.

Sincerely,

William R.
Chevrolet Customer Care

What is causing what appears to be so many engine failures? Is GM examining this.

Korrosion · 11-13-2013, 02:07 AM

Hey guys sorry I haven't been able to get on the forums until now. Anyways I picked the car up at around 6pm last night and wow! I'm very happy with the service I was given by my dealership. Everything was done in a professional and timely manner. The car is running better than ever and I couldn't be happier.

Korrosion · 11-13-2013, 02:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TooCool5

What is the maintenance history with you car and what oil did you use.

Trying to figure out if this will happen to more of us.

Certainly scary to read of all these failures.

I got the oiled changed every 5,000 miles using full synthetic oil

11-12-2013, 01:51 AM	#1
Korrosion Drives: 2011 camaro rs summit white Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Florida Posts: 213	Blown bearing rod Well at about 48,000 miles I blew a rod bearing. Very strange considering how well I take care of the car, changed the oil about every 4,000 miles. Two Thursdays ago while coming home I heard a knocking noise that you could only hear between 2,500 RPM and 3,500 RPM, anyways next morning took it to my local Chevrolet to have them look at it and when the service guy took it for a ride it completely ceased up on him and never turned back on. Long story short they covered it under full warranty and are putting a brand new motor in and I should have my car back sometime tomorrow!! Attached Images

11-12-2013, 02:15 AM	#3
2010_camaro Drives: 2014 Camaro SS Join Date: May 2011 Location: Florence, KY Posts: 2,238 View My Garage	they say what caused it? or just a fluke? __________________ MODS 6.0 forged iron block, TH400, B&M shifter, DSS axles & driveshaft, Viking / BMR suspension, Full custom fuel system with cell, Twin 76mm teriyaki tornados on 24lbs. https://www.instagram.com/whoopa_ss/

11-12-2013, 07:17 AM	#5
blkngldbabe Barossa's handler Drives: 2LT/RS RJT Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Highland Chev,Aurora Ontario Posts: 1,097	This is scaring me. Eeek. __________________ SLP's GTA Master Specialty Vehicle and Master Parts Dealer

11-12-2013, 09:18 AM	#6
KMPrenger Drives: 16 Camaro SS, 15 Colorado Join Date: May 2009 Location: Jefferson City, Missouri Posts: 13,943	Dang man! Your car ran well too! Glad to hear they are taking care of you. __________________ 2016 Camaro 1SS - 8-speed - NPP - Black bowties 2010 Camaro 1LT V6 (Sold. I will miss her!)

11-12-2013, 05:16 PM	#8
TooCool5 Drives: 2010 Camaro 1LS 3.6 LLT V6 325 HP Join Date: May 2009 Location: LS Posts: 4,244 View My Garage	What is the maintenance history with you car and what oil did you use. Trying to figure out if this will happen to more of us. Certainly scary to read of all these failures. __________________ 2010 Camaro Auto, Inferno Orange, Titanium Interior, Gearhead Wheels AIRAID CAI

11-12-2013, 01:58 AM	#2
Jason@JacFab Drives: 2016 1LT RS Camaro; 72 Chevelle Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Central Point, OR Posts: 5,688 View My Garage	Sorry to hear about your troubles, but glad to hear they are taking care of you especially since it looks like you have some mods (headers), does your car have a tune as well?

11-12-2013, 06:20 AM	#4
Decepticon21 Drives: 2010 Camaro v6 Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Barberton, Ohio Posts: 283	Welcome to the club dude, Nice pictures its cool to see what the motor looks like tore apart. Im about to hit my 3rd oil change since my motor did the same thing, Mine went at 72k tho.

11-12-2013, 09:57 AM	#7
Sikoriko Drives: 2011 V6 IOM Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: San Diego Posts: 1,385 View My Garage	Seized up on the service guy, Wow what timing!

11-12-2013, 06:07 PM	#9
Sikoriko Drives: 2011 V6 IOM Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: San Diego Posts: 1,385 View My Garage	Was it just the one bearing?

11-13-2013, 02:07 AM	#13
Korrosion Drives: 2011 camaro rs summit white Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Florida Posts: 213	Hey guys sorry I haven't been able to get on the forums until now. Anyways I picked the car up at around 6pm last night and wow! I'm very happy with the service I was given by my dealership. Everything was done in a professional and timely manner. The car is running better than ever and I couldn't be happier.