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Blazernut · 09-29-2009, 02:14 PM

Can anyone assist or know who can assist in finding out why a car is on a QC HOLD status? I can't get any answers as to why mine is on QC HOLD. It has been built, stripes added, and sitting on hold.

talwell · 09-29-2009, 02:20 PM

There are many reasons why you can be on a QC hold. The cause for QC hold is related to your final inspection and them finding something that needs to be looked at - repaired to pass final QC. From my understanding QC hold can also be a random selection.

There are several Oshawa factory workers on the board that could provide a more exacting answer.

Blazernut · 09-29-2009, 02:31 PM

That is what I am hoping to hear. I would love for someone to help me..

Lucky SOB · 09-29-2009, 02:44 PM

My car was in quality control, it was randomly selected. Not a big deal, it'll just be delivered with more miles on it. mine had 49 (pretty standard). they just run the car through its paces and make sure everything is up to par.

Blazernut · 09-29-2009, 03:18 PM

How long did they hold yours? Mine has been over a week..

Lucky SOB · 09-29-2009, 04:28 PM

Long story...

Cliff notes...

Car was shipped to dealer without having QC performed
Dealer did not get the invoice from the factory because of it
All of this we did not know
Waited for over a week (car is sitting at the dealer and I can't have it)
Finally get in touch with someone high up in Chevrolet

They explain the problem
Apparently they can't just grab another car still in oshawa and run the QC on it
So they send a car hauler to my dealer
Take it to a local facility to perform QC
Car is back in two days

the wait/frustration was worth it...

cdn111 · 09-30-2009, 08:32 AM

I know a guy whos has been in QC since 8/28

Jim Thompson · 09-30-2009, 08:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lucky SOB

My car was in quality control, it was randomly selected. Not a big deal, it'll just be delivered with more miles on it. mine had 49 (pretty standard). they just run the car through its paces and make sure everything is up to par.

sorry to interupt the thread, but dammmit man the car in your sig looks great!

ok back on topic

1badSS/RS · 09-30-2009, 09:21 AM

I know the OP's frustration well. My car is not on hold, but was built on 9/12 and is still sitting at the plant. Would love an explanation.:(

trm0002 · 09-30-2009, 11:42 AM

I'll try to make this as short as possible.

1) ALL Camaros undergo a final QC check before being released.
2) Some are randomly pulled for a full QC audit before being released.

If, in either case, a "flaw" is found, the car is immediately tagged and put on hold. If it's something they can fix without replacement parts, such as a misaligned interior panel, maybe a misaligned hood, etc it goes into queue in one area to be "fixed".

The problem arises if a new part is needed- maybe to replace a cracked trim panel, or a new seat because they found a blemish on the material of the original one. In this case, your car goes into a holding area.

The entire inventory at Oshawa is run JIT (just in time). There is no excess inventory sitting around driving up costs and they simply will NOT go and grab a new piece off the line to replace your defective part(s). What will happen is your defective part(s) will be ordered "special order" to come in with the next standard delivery of "line" parts. Depending on when that next delivery is, is when your car will move into the "ready to fix" queue. Unfortunately, I've seen cars sit there for 2-3 weeks waiting before moving into the queue.

BB_Yellow2010 · 09-30-2009, 11:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by trm0002

I'll try to make this as short as possible.

1) ALL Camaros undergo a final QC check before being released.
2) Some are randomly pulled for a full QC audit before being released.

If, in either case, a "flaw" is found, the car is immediately tagged and put on hold. If it's something they can fix without replacement parts, such as a misaligned interior panel, maybe a misaligned hood, etc it goes into queue in one area to be "fixed".

The problem arises if a new part is needed- maybe to replace a cracked trim panel, or a new seat because they found a blemish on the material of the original one. In this case, your car goes into a holding area.

The entire inventory at Oshawa is run JIT (just in time). There is no excess inventory sitting around driving up costs and they simply will NOT go and grab a new piece off the line to replace your defective part(s). What will happen is your defective part(s) will be ordered "special order" to come in with the next standard delivery of "line" parts. Depending on when that next delivery is, is when your car will move into the "ready to fix" queue. Unfortunately, I've seen cars sit there for 2-3 weeks waiting before moving into the queue.

It doesn't get any better then that explination folks!

HeavyD · 09-30-2009, 03:52 PM

Just like older cars, sometimes there are electrical bug that time to fix. They don't always know the problem and start to throw parts at to try to fix it. Like others have said, the parts are really hard to get, even for the plant.

1badSS/RS · 10-01-2009, 06:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1badSS/RS

I know the OP's frustration well. My car is not on hold, but was built on 9/12 and is still sitting at the plant. Would love an explanation.:(

Spoke to soon. I am back on hold again.

09-29-2009, 02:14 PM	#1
Blazernut Drives: 2003 Z71 Tahoe, 2010 ABM 2SS Camaro Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Sharpsburg, Georgia Posts: 76	QC HOLD Explanation Can anyone assist or know who can assist in finding out why a car is on a QC HOLD status? I can't get any answers as to why mine is on QC HOLD. It has been built, stripes added, and sitting on hold.

09-29-2009, 02:44 PM	#4
Lucky SOB Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: May 2009 Location: Michigan Posts: 756	My car was in quality control, it was randomly selected. Not a big deal, it'll just be delivered with more miles on it. mine had 49 (pretty standard). they just run the car through its paces and make sure everything is up to par. __________________

09-29-2009, 04:28 PM	#6
Lucky SOB Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: May 2009 Location: Michigan Posts: 756	Long story... Cliff notes... Car was shipped to dealer without having QC performed Dealer did not get the invoice from the factory because of it All of this we did not know Waited for over a week (car is sitting at the dealer and I can't have it) Finally get in touch with someone high up in Chevrolet They explain the problem Apparently they can't just grab another car still in oshawa and run the QC on it So they send a car hauler to my dealer Take it to a local facility to perform QC Car is back in two days the wait/frustration was worth it... __________________

09-30-2009, 11:42 AM	#10
trm0002 VIN #2G1FT1EW6A9100074 Drives: 2010 CAMARO 2SS/RS RJT VIN 00074 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Buffalo,NY 'burbs Posts: 4,216	I'll try to make this as short as possible. 1) ALL Camaros undergo a final QC check before being released. 2) Some are randomly pulled for a full QC audit before being released. If, in either case, a "flaw" is found, the car is immediately tagged and put on hold. If it's something they can fix without replacement parts, such as a misaligned interior panel, maybe a misaligned hood, etc it goes into queue in one area to be "fixed". The problem arises if a new part is needed- maybe to replace a cracked trim panel, or a new seat because they found a blemish on the material of the original one. In this case, your car goes into a holding area. The entire inventory at Oshawa is run JIT (just in time). There is no excess inventory sitting around driving up costs and they simply will NOT go and grab a new piece off the line to replace your defective part(s). What will happen is your defective part(s) will be ordered "special order" to come in with the next standard delivery of "line" parts. Depending on when that next delivery is, is when your car will move into the "ready to fix" queue. Unfortunately, I've seen cars sit there for 2-3 weeks waiting before moving into the queue. __________________

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09-29-2009, 02:20 PM	#2
talwell Drives: 1969 LS1 Camaro Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Staten Island Posts: 1,061	There are many reasons why you can be on a QC hold. The cause for QC hold is related to your final inspection and them finding something that needs to be looked at - repaired to pass final QC. From my understanding QC hold can also be a random selection. There are several Oshawa factory workers on the board that could provide a more exacting answer.

09-29-2009, 02:31 PM	#3
Blazernut Drives: 2003 Z71 Tahoe, 2010 ABM 2SS Camaro Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Sharpsburg, Georgia Posts: 76	That is what I am hoping to hear. I would love for someone to help me..

09-29-2009, 03:18 PM	#5
Blazernut Drives: 2003 Z71 Tahoe, 2010 ABM 2SS Camaro Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Sharpsburg, Georgia Posts: 76	How long did they hold yours? Mine has been over a week..

09-30-2009, 08:32 AM	#7
cdn111 Drives: 2009 Traverse Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: TEXAS Posts: 16	I know a guy whos has been in QC since 8/28

09-30-2009, 09:21 AM	#9
1badSS/RS Drives: Rally Yellow Transformers pkg Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: crossville,tennessee Posts: 1,043	I know the OP's frustration well. My car is not on hold, but was built on 9/12 and is still sitting at the plant. Would love an explanation.:(

09-30-2009, 03:52 PM	#12
HeavyD Drives: 1SSRS RY L99 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Ontario Posts: 1,329	Just like older cars, sometimes there are electrical bug that time to fix. They don't always know the problem and start to throw parts at to try to fix it. Like others have said, the parts are really hard to get, even for the plant.