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LimaCharlie · 11-05-2011, 12:49 AM

Here are some articles regarding electrolysis and heater cores. This is what I was talking about in my earlier post.

http://www.sandyblogs.com/techconnec...ctrolysis.html

http://macsworldwide.wordpress.com/2...-electrolysis/

http://www.completeradiators.com/articles/27.htm

ssummit camaro · 11-05-2011, 08:52 PM

so you think changing the fluid more will help

ORANGA2D · 11-11-2011, 01:12 PM

I picked up my car from the dealer this morning.

First let me say the guys at Paradise Chevy in Temecula were great. I got a fully loaded 2012 GMC Terrain (not a Camaro, but not bad) for the week while my car was being worked on. They called me every day to give me updates on the progress. Overall another great experience from them for me.

Everything seems to be fine. In addition to the heater core, they had to replace my windshield. The weather stripping they said was damaged when they removed it. So they needed to replace the whole windshield. That’s fine by me as I had a couple of very, very small rock chips.

I was a bit leery when I heard what is done to replace a heater core. You know how it can be once you break the “factory seal”. If you missed it in an earlier post, they need to remove the whole dash and the windshield to replace heater core...gah.

Again all looks fine, but I will listen for squeaks and wind noise.

For now all is good in my little part of the world.

LimaCharlie · 11-12-2011, 02:14 AM

Glad everything is OK so far. Do you know if they had to replace the carpet? The heater core seems to be a common issue with modern cars, not just the 5th gen Camaro. If I ever have a problem with mine, hopefully my dealership experience will be as smooth as yours.

LS Kernal · 11-12-2011, 05:58 AM

Hmm its not a good sign when the heater core is leaking on such a new car, I hope its not a common problem for the Gen 5's.

I just replaced my heater core a few months back in a Holden Commodore (Pontiac GTO, im from Australia lol). Had to take the whole dash out. Took me and a friend 12hrs.

ORANGA2D · 11-12-2011, 02:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LimaCharlie

Glad everything is OK so far. Do you know if they had to replace the carpet? The heater core seems to be a common issue with modern cars, not just the 5th gen Camaro. If I ever have a problem with mine, hopefully my dealership experience will be as smooth as yours.

No they didnt replace the carpet. But it did say that they had to remove, clean reinstall it. Funny I checked everything really well the night before I took it to the dealer and found nothing damp. So not sure if it was wet before I went to the dealer or after they had it and did their tests. They did state that coolant was in the HVAC and also needed to be cleaned and to replace the filter.

CammieChix · 11-19-2011, 07:50 AM

Yes I have had that same issue. It was a horrible smell blowing through the vents when the heat is on. I took the car into fix it and it was heater core. The ticket says they replaced my passenger side carpet and fixed the issue. The smell is still partially noticeable and I asked if the air filter was changed and they said no and they would have to charge for that. Wait, what?

But a far worse issue is that the windshield was not put back in correctly. The minute they brought the car out I said you could see it's not even in right plain as day.

Even worse than that ... turned the defrost on and water shot all through the vents into the passenger cabin. I couldn't even believe it. And can you believe I called this in to customer service more than a week ago under a ticket with additional issues and still nothing.

CammieChix · 11-19-2011, 07:53 AM

If I knew how to post a picture or video of it I would. Water just all over the dashboard. Worse thing ever. How sad is that?

CruznSS · 11-19-2011, 08:07 AM

I'd take it to a different dealership. You know when you have found a good 1 when they keep you informed & do the repair right the 1st time.

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CammieChix · 11-19-2011, 09:01 AM

I want to take it to another dealer! The only other dealer I trust though told me he can't keep eating repair costs after an issue came up with my clutch that they covered when GM didn't. I have called every single day about this. Apparently I have been assigned some district person. Does he ever call? Nope.

LS Kernal · 11-19-2011, 04:56 PM

Why is it necessary to remove the windshield?

TooCool5 · 11-21-2011, 04:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LS Kernal

Why is it necessary to remove the windshield?

Two long bolts in the sub frame will not come out as they hit on the windshield.

Chevrolet Customer Svc · 11-21-2011, 08:06 PM

CammieChix, I'm terribly sorry to hear about these issues you're having. Could you send me your case number so I can look it over to see what we can do for you?

Jeff Morris, Chevrolet Customer Service

11-05-2011, 12:49 AM	#15
LimaCharlie Drives: 2011 Camaro SS/RS - 2004 Silverado Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 2,989	Here are some articles regarding electrolysis and heater cores. This is what I was talking about in my earlier post. http://www.sandyblogs.com/techconnec...ctrolysis.html http://macsworldwide.wordpress.com/2...-electrolysis/ http://www.completeradiators.com/articles/27.htm __________________ 2011 Summit White Camaro 1SS/RS -6.2 LS3, TR6060, 3.45, G80 2004 Black Silverado 1500 2WD Regular Cab, Short Bed -5.3 LM7, 4L60E, 3.42, G80 2014 White Caprice PPV -6.0 L77, 6L80E, 2.92, G80

11-05-2011, 08:52 PM	#16
ssummit camaro Drives: 2013 1LE on order TPW 12/31 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: El Paso, Texas Posts: 882	so you think changing the fluid more will help __________________

11-11-2011, 01:12 PM	#17
ORANGA2D Drives: 2011 IOM 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Temecula, CA. Posts: 568 View My Garage	I picked up my car from the dealer this morning. First let me say the guys at Paradise Chevy in Temecula were great. I got a fully loaded 2012 GMC Terrain (not a Camaro, but not bad) for the week while my car was being worked on. They called me every day to give me updates on the progress. Overall another great experience from them for me. Everything seems to be fine. In addition to the heater core, they had to replace my windshield. The weather stripping they said was damaged when they removed it. So they needed to replace the whole windshield. That’s fine by me as I had a couple of very, very small rock chips. I was a bit leery when I heard what is done to replace a heater core. You know how it can be once you break the “factory seal”. If you missed it in an earlier post, they need to remove the whole dash and the windshield to replace heater core...gah. Again all looks fine, but I will listen for squeaks and wind noise. For now all is good in my little part of the world. Last edited by ORANGA2D; 11-11-2011 at 02:04 PM.

11-12-2011, 02:14 AM	#18
LimaCharlie Drives: 2011 Camaro SS/RS - 2004 Silverado Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 2,989	Glad everything is OK so far. Do you know if they had to replace the carpet? The heater core seems to be a common issue with modern cars, not just the 5th gen Camaro. If I ever have a problem with mine, hopefully my dealership experience will be as smooth as yours. __________________ 2011 Summit White Camaro 1SS/RS -6.2 LS3, TR6060, 3.45, G80 2004 Black Silverado 1500 2WD Regular Cab, Short Bed -5.3 LM7, 4L60E, 3.42, G80 2014 White Caprice PPV -6.0 L77, 6L80E, 2.92, G80

11-19-2011, 08:07 AM	#23
CruznSS Drives: 2SS/RS Camaro ABM - Silver Ralleys Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Gloucester VA Posts: 1,776 View My Garage	I'd take it to a different dealership. You know when you have found a good 1 when they keep you informed & do the repair right the 1st time. Sent from my PC36100 using Tapatalk __________________

11-12-2011, 05:58 AM	#19
LS Kernal Drives: VT Commodore Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 16	Hmm its not a good sign when the heater core is leaking on such a new car, I hope its not a common problem for the Gen 5's. I just replaced my heater core a few months back in a Holden Commodore (Pontiac GTO, im from Australia lol). Had to take the whole dash out. Took me and a friend 12hrs.

11-19-2011, 07:50 AM	#21
CammieChix Drives: 2011 1LT 6-SP MANUAL Join Date: May 2011 Location: ATLANTA Posts: 28	Yes I have had that same issue. It was a horrible smell blowing through the vents when the heat is on. I took the car into fix it and it was heater core. The ticket says they replaced my passenger side carpet and fixed the issue. The smell is still partially noticeable and I asked if the air filter was changed and they said no and they would have to charge for that. Wait, what? But a far worse issue is that the windshield was not put back in correctly. The minute they brought the car out I said you could see it's not even in right plain as day. Even worse than that ... turned the defrost on and water shot all through the vents into the passenger cabin. I couldn't even believe it. And can you believe I called this in to customer service more than a week ago under a ticket with additional issues and still nothing.

11-19-2011, 07:53 AM	#22
CammieChix Drives: 2011 1LT 6-SP MANUAL Join Date: May 2011 Location: ATLANTA Posts: 28	If I knew how to post a picture or video of it I would. Water just all over the dashboard. Worse thing ever. How sad is that?

11-19-2011, 09:01 AM	#24
CammieChix Drives: 2011 1LT 6-SP MANUAL Join Date: May 2011 Location: ATLANTA Posts: 28	I want to take it to another dealer! The only other dealer I trust though told me he can't keep eating repair costs after an issue came up with my clutch that they covered when GM didn't. I have called every single day about this. Apparently I have been assigned some district person. Does he ever call? Nope.

11-19-2011, 04:56 PM	#25
LS Kernal Drives: VT Commodore Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 16	Why is it necessary to remove the windshield?

11-21-2011, 08:06 PM	#27
Chevrolet Customer Svc Drives: GM Vehicles Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Michigan Posts: 9,328	CammieChix, I'm terribly sorry to hear about these issues you're having. Could you send me your case number so I can look it over to see what we can do for you? Jeff Morris, Chevrolet Customer Service

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