Supposed to get car yesterday- possible recall, or bad info? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

Dickster000 · 05-06-2009, 08:58 AM

I got this e-mail this morning- had everything ready to go pick up my car up at the unveiling-

from my salesman--"I have was on the phone 4 times yesterday and twice this morning I finally got an answer as to where your Camaro is.
It has not yet been released to the shipping yard and is being held for further inspection which I was told is common on first run new Models. The lady could not give me any time frame at all.
I know this is of no comfort to you but yours is not the only one being held for further inspection at this time.
GM just issued a recall on all V8 Camaro’s and customers are not supposed to drive them until the fix is performed. It has something to do with the cable between the starter and the battery was not properly protected."

King Mouse · 05-06-2009, 09:01 AM

I'm in the same boat.

UCF w00t · 05-06-2009, 09:02 AM

You're not alone.
http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=21490

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=20287

fdjizm · 05-06-2009, 09:06 AM

me thinks it's the battery cable insulation issue... think it's a bit bigger than we thought since they dont want anyone driving the car.

livestrong11 · 05-06-2009, 09:07 AM

or your car came in and someone offered over msrp for it.

manchimp · 05-06-2009, 09:15 AM

Oh come on!

A.J. · 05-06-2009, 11:02 AM

Service manager called me this morning and said he was sending a flat-bed to pick the car up. He then proceed to explained why - battery cable rubbing on starter and engine above starter and GM does not want it driven. Since I was out and about anyway, I drove to the dealership instead of home to wait. Service manager is going to try and get Chevy to over night the parts so I can have it back for the weekend. No guarantee though. Yep. I'm totally bummed!!!!

myblackcamaros · 05-06-2009, 11:10 AM

I was supposed to get my car by last Friday and now I'm told it still in Waycross, GA. on a train. What the heck is the deal? It's been Christmas Eve for 5-6 days waiting on this car.

Sierra · 05-06-2009, 11:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by A.J.

Service manager called me this morning and said he was sending a flat-bed to pick the car up. He then proceed to explained why - battery cable rubbing on starter and engine above starter and GM does not want it driven. Since I was out and about anyway, I drove to the dealership instead of home to wait. Service manager is going to try and get Chevy to over night the parts so I can have it back for the weekend. No guarantee though. Yep. I'm totally bummed!!!!

The recall notice posted on this site says they will overnight the parts.

1camaro4me · 05-06-2009, 11:19 AM

I'm starting to realize why this car is a 2010 model. :(

Problems like this do arise, and I'm glad that GM is taking precautions to remedy the problem though. I imagine it could potentially be a spark/fire issue. That wouldn't be good.

Guess we are all in the same boat 'till it's fixed on all cars comming off the line as well as those made already.

Who knows what this will add to everyones wait.

05-06-2009, 08:58 AM	#1
Dickster000 Drives: 2SS/RS IBM W/ White Rally's Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: VT Posts: 24	Supposed to get car yesterday- possible recall, or bad info? I got this e-mail this morning- had everything ready to go pick up my car up at the unveiling- from my salesman--"I have was on the phone 4 times yesterday and twice this morning I finally got an answer as to where your Camaro is. It has not yet been released to the shipping yard and is being held for further inspection which I was told is common on first run new Models. The lady could not give me any time frame at all. I know this is of no comfort to you but yours is not the only one being held for further inspection at this time. GM just issued a recall on all V8 Camaro’s and customers are not supposed to drive them until the fix is performed. It has something to do with the cable between the starter and the battery was not properly protected."

05-06-2009, 11:02 AM	#7
A.J. Drives: 2014 Impala Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Lansing, MI Posts: 166	Service manager called me this morning and said he was sending a flat-bed to pick the car up. He then proceed to explained why - battery cable rubbing on starter and engine above starter and GM does not want it driven. Since I was out and about anyway, I drove to the dealership instead of home to wait. Service manager is going to try and get Chevy to over night the parts so I can have it back for the weekend. No guarantee though. Yep. I'm totally bummed!!!! __________________ Ordered on 10-14-08 - Silver Ice Metallic/Black Leather 2SS/RS, 6 Spd, Sunroof, Polished Wheels. Build date: 04-17-09, VIN 3978, Delivered 04/29/09! Sold on 04-16-2012 :( ZL1 Ordered on 10-29-11 - Silver Ice Metallic, 6 Spd, Sunroof, Polished Wheels, Exposed Carbon Fiber Insert. Build date: 05/17/12, VIN 1415. Delivered 05/30/12!!!! Sold 05/28/12

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05-06-2009, 09:01 AM	#2
King Mouse Drives: EXT Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Western PA Posts: 416	I'm in the same boat.

05-06-2009, 09:02 AM	#3
UCF w00t Geek Drives: IOM 2010 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Orlando Posts: 4,452	You're not alone. http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=21490 http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=20287

05-06-2009, 09:06 AM	#4
fdjizm Account Suspended Drives: 2008 Mustang GT/CS Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,429 View My Garage	me thinks it's the battery cable insulation issue... think it's a bit bigger than we thought since they dont want anyone driving the car.

05-06-2009, 09:07 AM	#5
livestrong11 Drives: Black 2009 Z06 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: dallas,tx Posts: 44	or your car came in and someone offered over msrp for it.

05-06-2009, 09:15 AM	#6
manchimp Drives: 2010 CGM 2ss Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Richmond, TX Posts: 410 View My Garage	Oh come on!

05-06-2009, 11:10 AM	#8
myblackcamaros Drives: #156 ZL575, 97 SS, 87 IROC-Z Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: EUSTIS, FL Posts: 490	I was supposed to get my car by last Friday and now I'm told it still in Waycross, GA. on a train. What the heck is the deal? It's been Christmas Eve for 5-6 days waiting on this car.

05-06-2009, 11:19 AM	#10
1camaro4me Drives: Ordered: 2ss w/RS IOM Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 159	I'm starting to realize why this car is a 2010 model. :( Problems like this do arise, and I'm glad that GM is taking precautions to remedy the problem though. I imagine it could potentially be a spark/fire issue. That wouldn't be good. Guess we are all in the same boat 'till it's fixed on all cars comming off the line as well as those made already. Who knows what this will add to everyones wait.