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Kwill · 05-28-2011, 04:23 PM

I was driving to town and my engine started making a LOUD knocking noise, sounded like a baseball card in a bike tire. I took it straight to Chevrolet, when the service people tried to see what was wrong it wouldn't start. Haven't even had it a year. Anyone else had this problem?

KMPrenger · 05-28-2011, 04:39 PM

I've heard of maybe one or two other V6 owners here needing to have an engine rebuild or a brand new engine. But thanksfully problems with the engine seem to be pretty rare (fingers crossed!)

Good luck!

2010SLVRBULIT · 05-28-2011, 05:47 PM

oh sh*t..

DarkneSS · 05-28-2011, 06:10 PM

My V6 blew at 9,000 miles, bone stock, babied car.

Sterling · 05-28-2011, 06:14 PM

I hope you didn't do any mods to void your warranty. It times like these that you are glad that you have one. Sorry to hear that she's out of commission for a little while. I hope you are back on the road with her soon...

OOLIE · 05-28-2011, 06:39 PM

Wow that sucks, hopefully it isn't too serious, but doesn't sound good. Good luck getting it up and going again.

jagan323 · 05-28-2011, 07:33 PM

holy cow... that's not good news to hear. Especially I want to take my car racing lol.. i've destroyed my warranty already...

CamaroC-17 · 05-28-2011, 07:53 PM

I got a brand new engine, everything dealing with clutch was replaced, drive shaft replaced, transmission replaced, passenger fan motor replaced, coolant line replaced...those were mostly separate times at the shop. Total time was 45 days within 6 months of having the car. Did lemon law and GM paid 'me 8k for my troubles plus a month and half of car insurance and payment plus reset my bumper to bumper and power train warranty. Problems started at 16k miles and havnt had any problems since 24k. I'm at 33k now. But also blew all warranty away with my mods the last couple weeks

Shuffler · 05-29-2011, 01:11 AM

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Originally Posted by camaroc5

I got a brand new engine, everything dealing with clutch was replaced, drive shaft replaced, transmission replaced, passenger fan motor replaced, coolant line replaced...those were mostly separate times at the shop. Total time was 45 days within 6 months of having the car. Did lemon law and GM paid 'me 8k for my troubles plus a month and half of car insurance and payment plus reset my bumper to bumper and power train warranty. Problems started at 16k miles and havnt had any problems since 24k. I'm at 33k now. But also blew all warranty away with my mods the last couple weeks

Wow.... definitely a lemon.

ROD1 · 05-29-2011, 08:36 AM

I wonder if their were issues when the transition to build the motors in Mexico occurred ?

PoorMansCamaro · 05-29-2011, 09:50 AM

There is a local guy here with an l99 that had an engine replaced because it seized.

bmorecam · 05-29-2011, 10:51 AM

If this happens now to my car than I might have to dress in all black, pick up my lighter, my gas can, and you know the rest

Hello, is this allstate? uhmm I woke up this morning and my car was on fire. I do have full coverage right?

Just j/k! lol. this is really crazy that this is happening. I remember awhile back reading on this forum that someone found a debrie in the engine and had to have the whole engine replaced. They think somehow it might of went in while at the assembly plant. Is this anyone on here?

jagan323 · 05-29-2011, 11:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bmorecam

If this happens now to my car than I might have to dress in all black, pick up my lighter, my gas can, and you know the rest

Hello, is this allstate? uhmm I woke up this morning and my car was on fire. I do have full coverage right?

Just j/k! lol. this is really crazy that this is happening. I remember awhile back reading on this forum that someone found a debrie in the engine and had to have the whole engine replaced. They think somehow it might of went in while at the assembly plant. Is this anyone on here?

lol... hilarious. If i were to torch my car and claim false insurance... I would be looking at another car. YOU KNOW WHAT IM TALKING ABOUT BMORE >=D

bossbunny · 05-29-2011, 11:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bmorecam

If this happens now to my car than I might have to dress in all black, pick up my lighter, my gas can, and you know the rest

Hello, is this allstate? uhmm I woke up this morning and my car was on fire. I do have full coverage right?

Just j/k! lol. this is really crazy that this is happening. I remember awhile back reading on this forum that someone found a debrie in the engine and had to have the whole engine replaced. They think somehow it might of went in while at the assembly plant. Is this anyone on here?

Haha I spit out my margarita when I read this. You crack me up.

To the OP - Keep us posted. That really stinks.

05-28-2011, 04:23 PM	#1
Kwill Drives: Orange RS Black Stripes Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Honolulu, Hawaii Posts: 31	Camaro is dead I was driving to town and my engine started making a LOUD knocking noise, sounded like a baseball card in a bike tire. I took it straight to Chevrolet, when the service people tried to see what was wrong it wouldn't start. Haven't even had it a year. Anyone else had this problem?

05-28-2011, 04:39 PM	#2
KMPrenger Drives: 16 Camaro SS, 15 Colorado Join Date: May 2009 Location: Jefferson City, Missouri Posts: 13,943	I've heard of maybe one or two other V6 owners here needing to have an engine rebuild or a brand new engine. But thanksfully problems with the engine seem to be pretty rare (fingers crossed!) Good luck! __________________ 2016 Camaro 1SS - 8-speed - NPP - Black bowties 2010 Camaro 1LT V6 (Sold. I will miss her!)

05-28-2011, 06:14 PM	#5
Sterling Drives: 2010 Camaro 1LT/RS M6 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Fairhaven, MA Posts: 5,885 View My Garage	I hope you didn't do any mods to void your warranty. It times like these that you are glad that you have one. Sorry to hear that she's out of commission for a little while. I hope you are back on the road with her soon... __________________ Trifecta tune, Vararam Intake, VMAX throttle body and manifold insulator, RxPerformance Catch Can, , MRT v1.0 and Louvers, Barton shifter, BMR strut tower brace, RED dome light and Plasma LED DRL's, fieldgoal00's Halo 1 harness, hood spears/side stripes, rain guards, custom bowtie, Team LLT badges, headlight and foglight covers, taillight and side marker covers, backup light covers, WeatherTech floormats

05-28-2011, 06:39 PM	#6
OOLIE Drives: 2011 LS Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: FL Posts: 1,643	Wow that sucks, hopefully it isn't too serious, but doesn't sound good. Good luck getting it up and going again. __________________

05-28-2011, 07:33 PM	#7
jagan323 I have no life Drives: 06' Subaru STI, ex-Camaro V6 LLT Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Top Gear Test Track Posts: 3,189	holy cow... that's not good news to hear. Especially I want to take my car racing lol.. i've destroyed my warranty already... __________________ List of Camaro DIY The Blog

05-28-2011, 05:47 PM	#3
2010SLVRBULIT Drives: G5(LLT) & C6(LS3) Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: MARS Posts: 7,527 View My Garage	oh sh*t..

05-28-2011, 06:10 PM	#4
DarkneSS Account Suspended Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS 6MT Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Westchester, New York Posts: 3,715	My V6 blew at 9,000 miles, bone stock, babied car.

05-28-2011, 07:53 PM	#8
CamaroC-17 Formerly Camaroc5 Drives: 2010 Camaro LT/RS M6 Join Date: May 2010 Location: USA Posts: 1,647	I got a brand new engine, everything dealing with clutch was replaced, drive shaft replaced, transmission replaced, passenger fan motor replaced, coolant line replaced...those were mostly separate times at the shop. Total time was 45 days within 6 months of having the car. Did lemon law and GM paid 'me 8k for my troubles plus a month and half of car insurance and payment plus reset my bumper to bumper and power train warranty. Problems started at 16k miles and havnt had any problems since 24k. I'm at 33k now. But also blew all warranty away with my mods the last couple weeks

05-29-2011, 08:36 AM	#10
ROD1 Retired Drives: 2010 Camaro RS V6 #1301 DOB 3/23/09 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Ithaca NY Posts: 2,563	I wonder if their were issues when the transition to build the motors in Mexico occurred ?

05-29-2011, 09:50 AM	#11
PoorMansCamaro Drives: Really Slow Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: PA Posts: 56,958	There is a local guy here with an l99 that had an engine replaced because it seized. __________________

05-29-2011, 10:51 AM	#12
bmorecam Account Suspended Drives: jealous vendors mad!! HAHA!! Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: CYBERGMONSTER@GMAIL.COM Posts: 3,658 View My Garage	If this happens now to my car than I might have to dress in all black, pick up my lighter, my gas can, and you know the rest Hello, is this allstate? uhmm I woke up this morning and my car was on fire. I do have full coverage right? Just j/k! lol. this is really crazy that this is happening. I remember awhile back reading on this forum that someone found a debrie in the engine and had to have the whole engine replaced. They think somehow it might of went in while at the assembly plant. Is this anyone on here?

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