Serpentine belt FELL OFF on Interstate - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

jtnwevo · 11-12-2009, 01:53 PM

Anybody else had problems with their belts?

At around 2,000 miles my serpentine belt start squealing when cold. It was replaced under warranty.

At around 4,000 miles it started squealing again. This time the dealer "cleaned" it and it stopped.

Now at around 6,000 miles it FELL OFF while I was driving to work. It had started squealing again a few days ago.

I was driving to work and lost power steering, the charging system warning lights came on and it overheated. I pulled over and called road side assistance who had it towed to the local dealer (not the same one as where I purchased or have had it serviced before).

The tow truck driver looked underneath and noticed a belt just hanging there...

Now I am stuck with a POS HHR loaner for god knows how long....

I am really getting tired of all these issues...

Am I the only one?

Thanks

-JT

67 Convertible · 11-12-2009, 02:00 PM

First I've heard of any belt issues, but you have warranties, road side assistance and onstar....I know it's a PITA getting it taken care of, but at least there's no monitary loss.
I've got almost 6,000 miles on mine with no issues......what are "all these issues" you speak of?

Scott@Bjorn3D · 11-12-2009, 02:02 PM

If it is sqealing it is not tight enough. That would also lead to it falling off. Does not sound like your dealer service shop is very bright.

CynAgain · 11-12-2009, 02:08 PM

no problems like that here

jtnwevo · 11-12-2009, 02:11 PM

67, I have also had the rear bumper painted due to peeling paint, the interior carpet was replaced because it was improperly installed, part of the airbag was poking out of the steering wheel cover, the PDIM wont update and I am waiting for a new one, the CEL came on the day after I bought it, that turned out to be an PCM programming issue. And now 3 problems with the belt... I think that covers it. I expected and accepted some bugs but getting stranded on the side of the Interstate waiting an hour for a tow truck is very frustrating.

Scott, hopefully this new dealer has a better service department... I am thinking maybe I should get the Regional Service Rep involved....

-JT

67 Convertible · 11-12-2009, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by jtnwevo

67, I have also had the rear bumper painted due to peeling paint, the interior carpet was replaced because it was improperly installed, part of the airbag was poking out of the steering wheel cover, the PDIM wont update and I am waiting for a new one, the CEL came on the day after I bought it, that turned out to be an PCM programming issue. And now 3 problems with the belt... I think that covers it. I expected and accepted some bugs but getting stranded on the side of the Interstate waiting an hour for a tow truck is very frustrating. JT

Well I guess you have had more then your share of issues, sorry for your problems.

Tomato · 11-12-2009, 02:26 PM

I would be sure to have them check all your pulleys and tensioner. Something isn't right - not just the belt itself...

MikeZ28 · 11-12-2009, 03:55 PM

Yeah, your crank pulley or something else could be messed up...

ffrcobra_65 · 11-12-2009, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Tomato

I would be sure to have them check all your pulleys and tensioner. Something isn't right - not just the belt itself...

I am guessing the belt tensioner is bad.

jtnwevo · 11-12-2009, 04:47 PM

The dealer just called and told me the belt tensioner broke. Cant get parts until next week...

ffrcobra_65 · 11-12-2009, 05:08 PM

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Originally Posted by ffrcobra_65

I am guessing the belt tensioner is bad.

Quote:

Originally Posted by jtnwevo

The dealer just called and told me the belt tensioner broke. Cant get parts until next week...

you'd think the dealer would have pin-pointed the problem the 2nd time they had to adjust the belt. Good to hear it is getting fixed.

jtnwevo · 11-12-2009, 05:28 PM

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Originally Posted by ffrcobra_65

you'd think the dealer would have pin-pointed the problem the 2nd time they had to adjust the belt. Good to hear it is getting fixed.

Yeah, you would think so.... Guess I will not be returning to that other dealer. However, I am sure that the fact that it is physically broken made diagnosis easier.

This dealer is much closer to home too.

-JT

Toastylicious · 11-15-2009, 11:16 PM

I had the same squeaking/squealing thing happen to me when I hit 1200 miles and they said that they "cleaned" it. I guess I'll be under the hood tomorrow...

kelleyperformance · 11-15-2009, 11:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Scott@Bjorn3D

If it is sqealing it is not tight enough. That would also lead to it falling off. Does not sound like your dealer service shop is very bright.

yeah ive honestly NEVER had any LS motored vehicles throw belts (stock LS cars at least lol). ive seen them squeek and squeel, usually a harmonic balancer issue. and seeing as all these cars have had and still have automatic tensioners, im guessing its the balancer. they tend to start wobbling, which will cause an annoying noise, and eventually they throw the belts. ask the LS1 guys- that problem was for anyone and everyone

we used to stock shelf loads of balancers

EDIT: almost forgot about the TSB for the gurgling noise... it involves the draining of the coolant, and if any gets on the belt and its not immediately cleaned off, youve got permenant squeek. i guess we will be seeing alot of the noise around here now

11-12-2009, 01:53 PM	#1
jtnwevo Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Snohomish, WA Posts: 53 View My Garage	Serpentine belt FELL OFF on Interstate Anybody else had problems with their belts? At around 2,000 miles my serpentine belt start squealing when cold. It was replaced under warranty. At around 4,000 miles it started squealing again. This time the dealer "cleaned" it and it stopped. Now at around 6,000 miles it FELL OFF while I was driving to work. It had started squealing again a few days ago. I was driving to work and lost power steering, the charging system warning lights came on and it overheated. I pulled over and called road side assistance who had it towed to the local dealer (not the same one as where I purchased or have had it serviced before). The tow truck driver looked underneath and noticed a belt just hanging there... Now I am stuck with a POS HHR loaner for god knows how long.... I am really getting tired of all these issues... Am I the only one? Thanks -JT

11-12-2009, 02:00 PM	#2
67 Convertible Drives: 67 Camaro Convertible Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: MA Posts: 1,721	First I've heard of any belt issues, but you have warranties, road side assistance and onstar....I know it's a PITA getting it taken care of, but at least there's no monitary loss. I've got almost 6,000 miles on mine with no issues......what are "all these issues" you speak of? __________________ _____________________________________________ 2LT/RS RJT, Blk Rally Stripes, Beige Interior, Sunroof Placed order at dealer 4/24/09 1100 - 4/28/09 2000 - 5/01/09 2500 - 5/05/09 3000 - 5/05/09 3300 - 5/30/09 3400 - 6/05/09 3800 - 6/18/09 4000 - 6/18/09 4B00 - 6/18/09 4200 - 6/22/09 5000 - 7/01/09 6000 - 7/01/09 It's Home!! 0000 - 7/14/11 Traded in with 24,000 miles. Currently 5th Gen less

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11-12-2009, 02:02 PM	#3
Scott@Bjorn3D Drives: Kami, 2013 2SS LS3 Luvin Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Eufaula, Alabama Posts: 6,427	If it is sqealing it is not tight enough. That would also lead to it falling off. Does not sound like your dealer service shop is very bright.

11-12-2009, 02:08 PM	#4
CynAgain Drives: Chevy Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: USA Posts: 6,534	no problems like that here

11-12-2009, 02:11 PM	#5
jtnwevo Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Snohomish, WA Posts: 53 View My Garage	67, I have also had the rear bumper painted due to peeling paint, the interior carpet was replaced because it was improperly installed, part of the airbag was poking out of the steering wheel cover, the PDIM wont update and I am waiting for a new one, the CEL came on the day after I bought it, that turned out to be an PCM programming issue. And now 3 problems with the belt... I think that covers it. I expected and accepted some bugs but getting stranded on the side of the Interstate waiting an hour for a tow truck is very frustrating. Scott, hopefully this new dealer has a better service department... I am thinking maybe I should get the Regional Service Rep involved.... -JT

11-12-2009, 02:26 PM	#7
Tomato G-Force Addict Drives: 2010 SS/RS A6 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Escalon, CA Posts: 196	I would be sure to have them check all your pulleys and tensioner. Something isn't right - not just the belt itself...

11-12-2009, 03:55 PM	#8
MikeZ28 Drives: '04 GTO, '00 Z28, '95 Z28 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 225	Yeah, your crank pulley or something else could be messed up...

11-12-2009, 04:47 PM	#10
jtnwevo Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Snohomish, WA Posts: 53 View My Garage	The dealer just called and told me the belt tensioner broke. Cant get parts until next week...

11-15-2009, 11:16 PM	#13
Toastylicious My car goes Vrooom.. You? Drives: 2010 Rally Yellow Camaro LS Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Everett Washington Posts: 138	I had the same squeaking/squealing thing happen to me when I hit 1200 miles and they said that they "cleaned" it. I guess I'll be under the hood tomorrow...