L99 lifter problem resolved for 2012? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

Rock-It Man · 02-16-2012, 07:11 AM

The lifter tapping on start-up, a problem and TSB for 2010 and 2011 L99s: is it resloved for 2012 production, or are people still experiencing it in the current model year?

Just wondering, because I'm thinking that a trade-in may be the easiest way for me to resolve this issue.

crosscountry · 02-18-2012, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Rock-It Man

The lifter tapping on start-up, a problem and TSB for 2010 and 2011 L99s: is it resloved for 2012 production, or are people still experiencing it in the current model year?

Just wondering, because I'm thinking that a trade-in may be the easiest way for me to resolve this issue.

What do you mean by '' I'm thinking that a trade-in may be the easiest way for me to resolve this issue'' the dealer is not willing to fix the problem or you got it fixed and its still ticking?

Rock-It Man · 02-19-2012, 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by crosscountry

What do you mean by '' I'm thinking that a trade-in may be the easiest way for me to resolve this issue'' the dealer is not willing to fix the problem or you got it fixed and its still ticking?

No, I mean the ticking doesn't happen on every start-up. The dealer would probably have to start the car every day for a week, and then, still, would not be my #1 choice for this much engine work.

And some people have reported that they still have the problem after re-work.

crosscountry · 02-20-2012, 06:42 PM

I guess I'm going through the same as you, as my car is doing the same thing! Maybe with more millage it will get worst?

egad09 · 02-24-2012, 06:51 PM

47,XXX miles and took it into dealer this week. told them the issue and the "tested" it not sure if they heard the tick or not but i supplied a sample video i took ealier in the week to my service writer. Got authorization for warranty repair yesterday mornings and picked her up today around 3. So look at 2 days downtime most likely. and warranty payin for it. definitely not worth trading it in!!

Chevrolet Customer Svc · 02-25-2012, 12:34 PM

I'm sorry to hear about this Rock-It. I would hope that your dealer would be more willing to check into than it sounds like. I would suggest letting them have a crack at it first and if it still is giving you troubles let me know. I'll do what I can on my end to help with this for you.

Jeff Morris, Chevrolet Customer Service

Rock-It Man · 02-25-2012, 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Chevrolet Customer Svc

I'm sorry to hear about this Rock-It. I would hope that your dealer would be more willing to check into than it sounds like. I would suggest letting them have a crack at it first and if it still is giving you troubles let me know. I'll do what I can on my end to help with this for you.

Jeff Morris, Chevrolet Customer Service

Thanks for the response, Jeff.

I will stay in touch. Right now, my car is in hiding from road salt, but I will address this issue in April, or late March if the warm weather holds.

Can you comment on how GM has addressed the L99 lifter issue on 2012 production cars? Are the better lifters now being used without exception?

Chevrolet Customer Svc · 02-26-2012, 12:50 PM

I wouldn't have any idea as to how production of the vehicles is handled. If anything fbodfather might be a better resource in that regard. I am not allowed to divulge specific information like what you're asking or basically any of the documents I have in my resources on vehicle issues and resolutions. I'm sorry I can't be of more help.

Jeff Morris, Chevrolet Customer Service

WILDRACER · 02-27-2012, 07:08 AM

i have a 2010 2ss/rs.. ls3 m6... and i have noticed in the past week that my car when i start it up first thing in the morning ticks like that for a couple of minutes and then slowly goes away ... took it to the dealer and every time they started it no ticking... so i found that it only happends after the car has been sitting over night .. does this happen to anyone as well.. is this the lifter problem? and like i said the car never done this before just started to do this in the past week or so.. and i just want to add that there are no mods and i dont beat on the car ... thanks for any help..

Sundogno1 · 02-27-2012, 07:14 AM

The ticking is most likely is a lifter calapsing. after you start the car it will pump up and go away. not a real big issue.

02-24-2012, 06:51 PM	#5
egad09 Drives: 2010 CGM 1SS Camaro Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: The Woodlands, TX Posts: 527	47,XXX miles and took it into dealer this week. told them the issue and the "tested" it not sure if they heard the tick or not but i supplied a sample video i took ealier in the week to my service writer. Got authorization for warranty repair yesterday mornings and picked her up today around 3. So look at 2 days downtime most likely. and warranty payin for it. definitely not worth trading it in!! __________________

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02-16-2012, 07:11 AM	#1
Rock-It Man 376 cubic inches of fun Drives: 2023 Camaro ZL1 A10 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: MA Posts: 4,033 View My Garage	L99 lifter problem resolved for 2012? The lifter tapping on start-up, a problem and TSB for 2010 and 2011 L99s: is it resloved for 2012 production, or are people still experiencing it in the current model year? Just wondering, because I'm thinking that a trade-in may be the easiest way for me to resolve this issue.

02-20-2012, 06:42 PM	#4
crosscountry Drives: Camaro ss 2010 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: South Shore of Montreal, Quebec Posts: 17	I guess I'm going through the same as you, as my car is doing the same thing! Maybe with more millage it will get worst?

02-25-2012, 12:34 PM	#6
Chevrolet Customer Svc Drives: GM Vehicles Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Michigan Posts: 9,328	I'm sorry to hear about this Rock-It. I would hope that your dealer would be more willing to check into than it sounds like. I would suggest letting them have a crack at it first and if it still is giving you troubles let me know. I'll do what I can on my end to help with this for you. Jeff Morris, Chevrolet Customer Service

02-26-2012, 12:50 PM	#8
Chevrolet Customer Svc Drives: GM Vehicles Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Michigan Posts: 9,328	I wouldn't have any idea as to how production of the vehicles is handled. If anything fbodfather might be a better resource in that regard. I am not allowed to divulge specific information like what you're asking or basically any of the documents I have in my resources on vehicle issues and resolutions. I'm sorry I can't be of more help. Jeff Morris, Chevrolet Customer Service

02-27-2012, 07:08 AM	#9
WILDRACER WILDRACER Drives: 2010 2ss/rs IOM. Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: mass Posts: 104 View My Garage	i have a 2010 2ss/rs.. ls3 m6... and i have noticed in the past week that my car when i start it up first thing in the morning ticks like that for a couple of minutes and then slowly goes away ... took it to the dealer and every time they started it no ticking... so i found that it only happends after the car has been sitting over night .. does this happen to anyone as well.. is this the lifter problem? and like i said the car never done this before just started to do this in the past week or so.. and i just want to add that there are no mods and i dont beat on the car ... thanks for any help..

02-27-2012, 07:14 AM	#10
Sundogno1 Drives: 2012 2SS RS Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Janesville Wisconsin Posts: 20	The ticking is most likely is a lifter calapsing. after you start the car it will pump up and go away. not a real big issue.