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seminolejon · 11-14-2013, 07:32 PM

For the second time in 6 months my car had to be towed to the dealership. At a stop light it started running really rough, the engine light came on, the DIC read "! Reduced Engine Power", and there was a strong smell of gasoline. I tried to drive forward a bit but car wouldn't go more than about 5 mph. Dealership told me blown fuel filter or gasket or something like that.
Will try to get full story tomorrow. Service guy didn't really want to say much on the phone, he did say that "sometimes things just happen". That didn't sit too well with me at 27k miles and still owe $10k on it.

Anyone else hear of anything like this?

mat300z · 11-14-2013, 07:36 PM

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Originally Posted by seminolejon

For the second time in 6 months my car had to be towed to the dealership. At a stop light it started running really rough, the engine light came on, the DIC read "! Reduced Engine Power", and there was a strong smell of gasoline. I tried to drive forward a bit but car wouldn't go more than about 5 mph. Dealership told me blown fuel filter or gasket or something like that.
Will try to get full story tomorrow. Service guy didn't really want to say much on the phone, he did say that "sometimes things just happen". That didn't sit too well with me at 27k miles and still owe $10k on it.

Anyone else hear of anything like this?

fuel line came off the filter maybe

tmcclint · 11-14-2013, 07:39 PM

Man that sucks... keep us posted on what the cause was. Definitely not cool!

Dznts · 11-14-2013, 07:40 PM

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=70

might try looking around in this section

omgitsmikeyC · 11-14-2013, 07:56 PM

Any mods to the car? sound like the same thing a buddy had happen when his oxygen sensor crapped out after headers install. The fuel smell was because it went super rich because the fuel air ratio went to crap without the o2 working.

PalmerGA · 11-14-2013, 07:58 PM

I had the exact same thing happen on my 2012 1LT when I was on a trip. I limped into a local dealership and the had me out of there in about an hour. It was some sort of known sensor problem somewhere in the fuel system. The service guy seemed to know just what the problem was as I described it to him. Sorry I can't recall the exact name of the problem.

AdamEL · 11-14-2013, 09:16 PM

Whoa, that sucks... I'm sure they'll get you all fixed up.

SnoopyAce7 · 11-14-2013, 09:29 PM

I remember there were a couple V6's on here that went into "Limp Mode". I forget what they said caused it but I'll try to find the thread.

oldfriend · 11-14-2013, 09:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by seminolejon

For the second time in 6 months my car had to be towed to the dealership. At a stop light it started running really rough, the engine light came on, the DIC read "! Reduced Engine Power", and there was a strong smell of gasoline. I tried to drive forward a bit but car wouldn't go more than about 5 mph. Dealership told me blown fuel filter or gasket or something like that.
Will try to get full story tomorrow. Service guy didn't really want to say much on the phone, he did say that "sometimes things just happen". That didn't sit too well with me at 27k miles and still owe $10k on it.

Anyone else hear of anything like this?

It happen to me at about 2 weeks into ownership , called OnStar ,was told to turn the engine off , then restart it , and that the light would stay on but was good to drive , and that after ( I think ) 2 cold start it would go away

And it did

A couple weeks after , it happen again , called them back , advised to take it to the dealer for service , two sensors where not (talking to each other )
Never happen again

Aubrey64 · 11-14-2013, 10:01 PM

That really sucks. Keep us posted

gutterball · 11-14-2013, 10:33 PM

That happened to me when I accidentally put in it wrong gear. Limping towards the dealer, it cleared itself after about 10 mins of driving.

Chevrolet Customer Svc · 11-15-2013, 07:28 PM

Hello Seminolejon,

I understand why you would be concerned over this issue you are experiencing. I apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused to you. If you would like us to look into this further private message us your full contact information, VIN, current mileage, and involved dealership.

We look forward to hearing from you,

Jonathan A. (Assisting William)
Chevrolet Customer Care

Dyk-NO · 11-15-2013, 07:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by seminolejon

For the second time in 6 months my car had to be towed to the dealership. At a stop light it started running really rough, the engine light came on, the DIC read "! Reduced Engine Power", and there was a strong smell of gasoline. I tried to drive forward a bit but car wouldn't go more than about 5 mph. Dealership told me blown fuel filter or gasket or something like that.
Will try to get full story tomorrow. Service guy didn't really want to say much on the phone, he did say that "sometimes things just happen". That didn't sit too well with me at 27k miles and still owe $10k on it.

Anyone else hear of anything like this?

This happened to me a year ago, worst is that my car just shutdowns on turning. Really scares me, as it happens a lot and there's a lot of blaming me from my dealer for what had happened until a service rep from here helped out and called my dealer personally to take my car in to get it serviced. I literally left my car at their lot and called the bank that I'm not continuing payment for a lemon and told the dealership the same thing. But they eventually serviced my car and they found that it's a busted wiring in the steering column that causes the cel and the engine power loss,

I've seen this happen to a lot of forum members and I think this should be addressed in a larger scale.

seminolejon · 11-17-2013, 10:40 AM

Official description on invoice:

"L RAIL PRESSURE DROPPING IMMEDIATELY AFTER ENGINE SHUT OFF. CYLINDER 5 INJECTOR STUCK OPEN. REMOVED UPPER PLENUM. REMOVED HIGH PRESSURE LINE, FUEL RAIL AND 3 INJECTORS."

"REPLACED CYLINDER 5 INJECTOR AND INSTALLED NEW SEALS ON OTHER 2 INJECTORS. REINSTALLED FUEL RAIL. INSTALLED NEW FUEL LINE AND NEW UPPER PLENUM GASKET. PERFORMED LOF. CLEARED AND TEST DROVE. SYSTEM OPERATING AS DESIGNED".

So car drives great now. Still not happy that it has been towed twice since i've owned it. Slightly embarrassing.

11-14-2013, 07:32 PM	#1
seminolejon Drives: 2011 2LS V6 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Tampa, Florida Posts: 168	Very unhappy with my Camaro right now For the second time in 6 months my car had to be towed to the dealership. At a stop light it started running really rough, the engine light came on, the DIC read "! Reduced Engine Power", and there was a strong smell of gasoline. I tried to drive forward a bit but car wouldn't go more than about 5 mph. Dealership told me blown fuel filter or gasket or something like that. Will try to get full story tomorrow. Service guy didn't really want to say much on the phone, he did say that "sometimes things just happen". That didn't sit too well with me at 27k miles and still owe $10k on it. Anyone else hear of anything like this?

11-14-2013, 07:39 PM	#3
tmcclint Drives: 2014 AGM 2SS/RS 1LE Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Colorado Springs, CO Posts: 228 View My Garage	Man that sucks... keep us posted on what the cause was. Definitely not cool! __________________ 2014 2SS RS 1LE

11-14-2013, 07:40 PM	#4
Dznts Anabolic Connoisseur Drives: Sold - Blown Camaro 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 22,094	http://www.camaro5.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=70 might try looking around in this section __________________

11-14-2013, 07:56 PM	#5
omgitsmikeyC Drives: 2014 CTS-V- totalled/ 45TH ss- SOLD Join Date: May 2013 Location: DFW, TX Posts: 1,096 View My Garage	Any mods to the car? sound like the same thing a buddy had happen when his oxygen sensor crapped out after headers install. The fuel smell was because it went super rich because the fuel air ratio went to crap without the o2 working. __________________ 2014 CTS-V... with some go-fast bits coming

11-14-2013, 07:58 PM	#6
PalmerGA Drives: 2013 SIM 1SS/RS L99 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Southwest GA Posts: 8,755 View My Garage	I had the exact same thing happen on my 2012 1LT when I was on a trip. I limped into a local dealership and the had me out of there in about an hour. It was some sort of known sensor problem somewhere in the fuel system. The service guy seemed to know just what the problem was as I described it to him. Sorry I can't recall the exact name of the problem. __________________ 2013 1SS/RS Coupe L99, Stainless Power Works LT Headers, SCT X4 Custom Tune from RDP, CAI Inc. Air Intake w/ Apex Scoop, VMAX CNC Ported Throttle Body, Solo Axle-Back Exhaust w/ J-pipes, Apex Catch Can, Husky Splash Guards, Heritage Grille, 3D Carbon Rear Spoiler, Oracle Chrome Turn Signal Bulbs, GM Reverse Light Trim Billets, Gorilla Black Locking Lugs, Emblem Pros Retro SS Badges/Custom Retro SS Kickplates/Under-hood Bowtie, 35% window Tint, Nitto Motivo Tires (6-8-18)

11-14-2013, 09:16 PM	#7
AdamEL Adam E. Lucchesi Drives: 2010 1SS/RS LS3 VR Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Memphis, TN Posts: 1,381 View My Garage	Whoa, that sucks... I'm sure they'll get you all fixed up.

11-14-2013, 09:29 PM	#8
SnoopyAce7 (ʘ‿ʘ) Drives: The one with a roof rack Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 1,221	I remember there were a couple V6's on here that went into "Limp Mode". I forget what they said caused it but I'll try to find the thread. __________________

11-14-2013, 10:01 PM	#10
Aubrey64 Drives: 2010 Camaro LLT/RS Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Plano, TX Posts: 2,685	That really sucks. Keep us posted __________________

11-14-2013, 10:33 PM	#11
gutterball Drives: 2014 1LS M6 Supercharged Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: New Britain, Ct Posts: 937 View My Garage	That happened to me when I accidentally put in it wrong gear. Limping towards the dealer, it cleared itself after about 10 mins of driving.

11-15-2013, 07:28 PM	#12
Chevrolet Customer Svc Drives: GM Vehicles Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Michigan Posts: 9,328	Hello Seminolejon, I understand why you would be concerned over this issue you are experiencing. I apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused to you. If you would like us to look into this further private message us your full contact information, VIN, current mileage, and involved dealership. We look forward to hearing from you, Jonathan A. (Assisting William) Chevrolet Customer Care

11-17-2013, 10:40 AM	#14
seminolejon Drives: 2011 2LS V6 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Tampa, Florida Posts: 168	Official description on invoice: "L RAIL PRESSURE DROPPING IMMEDIATELY AFTER ENGINE SHUT OFF. CYLINDER 5 INJECTOR STUCK OPEN. REMOVED UPPER PLENUM. REMOVED HIGH PRESSURE LINE, FUEL RAIL AND 3 INJECTORS." "REPLACED CYLINDER 5 INJECTOR AND INSTALLED NEW SEALS ON OTHER 2 INJECTORS. REINSTALLED FUEL RAIL. INSTALLED NEW FUEL LINE AND NEW UPPER PLENUM GASKET. PERFORMED LOF. CLEARED AND TEST DROVE. SYSTEM OPERATING AS DESIGNED". So car drives great now. Still not happy that it has been towed twice since i've owned it. Slightly embarrassing.