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iamacamaroguy · 06-10-2011, 12:23 AM

Hi guys,

I have a LS V6 Camaro...and I can't for the life of me fill up the car with gas without holding the pump while it fuels up. If I let go of the pump to let it fuel itself until its filled, it just immediately stops fueling. It makes the sound like I am done. So i have tried 2093208 different ways to reposition the nozzle into the car, but I have to hold the nozzle down, but holding the handle up on an angle or it just stops fueling. This is extremely annoying because I want to just be able to plugin the nozzle, walk away and hear it click when it's done fueling.

Anyone have this issue? I can't find it anywhere.

Thanks!

ORANGA2D · 06-10-2011, 12:27 AM

Yup your not alone, I have this happen occasionally. It just certain nozzles, I find most are fine but some you have to hold in. I found my stations with the good ones and try to use those when I can. Otherwise it’s not that bad to hold it till it’s finished.

Batmaro · 06-10-2011, 12:34 AM

Common safety feature for black Camaros. This forces you to monitor the fuel flow so that it won't be adversely effected by the excess energy absorbed by the black paint. Happens to me to.

iamacamaroguy · 06-10-2011, 01:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ORANGA2D

Yup your not alone, I have this happen occasionally. It just certain nozzles, I find most are fine but some you have to hold in. I found my stations with the good ones and try to use those when I can. Otherwise it’s not that bad to hold it till it’s finished.

I can't find any that work. I've tried like 5 different gas stations. This has got to be a factory issue. No cars should have this issue.

SummoneR · 06-10-2011, 01:14 AM

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Originally Posted by iamacamaroguy

I can't find any that work. I've tried like 5 different gas stations. This has got to be a factory issue. No cars should have this issue.

My last three vehicles have had this issue. The Camaro, FJ Cruiser and Camry. I've done it enough to notice it's the stations that have pumps that pump extremely fast. It causes the vapor recovery to trip the handle because the fuel piles up at the filler pipe opening. It is frustrating when you want to wash your windshield or check the oil etc, you have to wait and do it after. But the fast pumps are nice when you are in a hurry.

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Revo1 · 06-10-2011, 03:04 AM

I have this prob at certain pumps too. The 02 does this every. single. time....

25thanniversary · 06-10-2011, 03:09 AM

I get this problem also but I really think it's not the car but more the nozzle.

hrpiii · 06-10-2011, 06:04 AM

maybe GM doesn't want people walking away from a highly explosive liquid while they feel the need to go purchase a big gulp. When dealing with explosive fuels, people MAY need to pay attention to what they are doing so it's not going all over the ground, or someone forgetting about the nozzle in their tank as they pull away from the pump. Just a thought.

destroyerofu2 · 06-10-2011, 06:28 AM

i have this problem on my avalanche and i pull the handle out just a bit to let the gas escape easier. it seems to work for me (90% of the time)

formare · 06-10-2011, 06:43 AM

You Are gonna kick yourself after reading this I know I did.... All modern pump nozels contain a latch and hook. If you push the nozzle a bit harder and down slightly it will latch onto a lip on the inside of th file filler neck and stay in place.

I do it at every fuel up and it works fine. When full push in a bit and loft slighty before removing.

The real question - why didn't someone tell us sooner. :-)

nancygrl · 06-10-2011, 07:43 AM

To the OP, it's not an issue with your Camaro. I've had this issue with several of my other vehicles including my Camaro. Also noticed when it's happened to me, it's more prevalent when it's very hot outside. I used to pull the nozzle out just a little bit to help the vapors escape a little easier, but it was hit or miss depending on the pump. Now I hook the latch for slower pumping, get my gas in the morning when it's cooler and haven't had any issues.

iamacamaroguy · 06-10-2011, 11:19 AM

Okay guys I'll try the methods you mentioned! Hopefully I can get that to work!! Thanks for the help!

Chevrolet Customer Svc · 06-11-2011, 10:34 AM

I hope these suggestion help you.

Jeff Morris, Chevrolet Customer Service

06-10-2011, 12:23 AM	#1
iamacamaroguy Drives: 2011 Camaro Blk/Blk. Base Model. Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: NY-CA Posts: 56	Can't fuel up! Hi guys, I have a LS V6 Camaro...and I can't for the life of me fill up the car with gas without holding the pump while it fuels up. If I let go of the pump to let it fuel itself until its filled, it just immediately stops fueling. It makes the sound like I am done. So i have tried 2093208 different ways to reposition the nozzle into the car, but I have to hold the nozzle down, but holding the handle up on an angle or it just stops fueling. This is extremely annoying because I want to just be able to plugin the nozzle, walk away and hear it click when it's done fueling. Anyone have this issue? I can't find it anywhere. Thanks!

06-10-2011, 12:34 AM	#3
Batmaro Drives: Black Camaro SS/RS Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 218 View My Garage	Common safety feature for black Camaros. This forces you to monitor the fuel flow so that it won't be adversely effected by the excess energy absorbed by the black paint. Happens to me to. __________________ 2SS/RS, Black/Gray, 6M and GFX 2G1FT1EW3A9119245 Delivered: 07/07/09

06-10-2011, 03:04 AM	#6
Revo1 Don't Like it? Suggit. Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Fresno, CA Posts: 14,832 View My Garage	I have this prob at certain pumps too. The 02 does this every. single. time.... __________________ "Tops off, tach up baby- loud and proud!" A Camaro lover from day one- 1996 3.8 V6 Camaro, to 1996 5.7 LT1 Camaro Z28, to the sold 2002 5.7 LS1 Camaro SS, and NOW, a [I]6.2 L99 VR 2SS/RS: XS Power stainless full exhaust, Airaid CAI, BMR drop springs and sways, custom tune by Cal Speed- 411rwhp

06-10-2011, 03:09 AM	#7
25thanniversary Drives: 92 Camaro Convt RS,2011 Camaro RS Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Laredo,TX Posts: 2,167	I get this problem also but I really think it's not the car but more the nozzle. __________________ TEAM LLT 1992 Camaro Rs Convertible 2011 Camaro 1lt Rs

06-10-2011, 06:43 AM	#10
formare The Milano Drives: 2017 Firefly ShipWorks Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Chicagoland (Crown Point, IN) Posts: 1,877 View My Garage	You Are gonna kick yourself after reading this I know I did.... All modern pump nozels contain a latch and hook. If you push the nozzle a bit harder and down slightly it will latch onto a lip on the inside of th file filler neck and stay in place. I do it at every fuel up and it works fine. When full push in a bit and loft slighty before removing. The real question - why didn't someone tell us sooner. :-) __________________ My first Love. She was called "Miss Carriage" (still cry when I think about her) 383, Muncie 4 speed, custom linkage mated to hurst short throw shifter.

06-10-2011, 12:27 AM	#2
ORANGA2D Drives: 2011 IOM 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Temecula, CA. Posts: 568 View My Garage	Yup your not alone, I have this happen occasionally. It just certain nozzles, I find most are fine but some you have to hold in. I found my stations with the good ones and try to use those when I can. Otherwise it’s not that bad to hold it till it’s finished.

06-10-2011, 06:04 AM	#8
hrpiii AKA "Beefcake" Drives: 2023 ZL1 Sharkskin Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Indy Posts: 8,529	maybe GM doesn't want people walking away from a highly explosive liquid while they feel the need to go purchase a big gulp. When dealing with explosive fuels, people MAY need to pay attention to what they are doing so it's not going all over the ground, or someone forgetting about the nozzle in their tank as they pull away from the pump. Just a thought.

06-10-2011, 07:43 AM	#11
nancygrl 雪の玉 Drives: '22 Z71 RST Silverado Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: South Posts: 3,415	To the OP, it's not an issue with your Camaro. I've had this issue with several of my other vehicles including my Camaro. Also noticed when it's happened to me, it's more prevalent when it's very hot outside. I used to pull the nozzle out just a little bit to help the vapors escape a little easier, but it was hit or miss depending on the pump. Now I hook the latch for slower pumping, get my gas in the morning when it's cooler and haven't had any issues. Last edited by nancygrl; 06-10-2011 at 08:20 AM.

06-10-2011, 11:19 AM	#12
iamacamaroguy Drives: 2011 Camaro Blk/Blk. Base Model. Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: NY-CA Posts: 56	Okay guys I'll try the methods you mentioned! Hopefully I can get that to work!! Thanks for the help!

06-11-2011, 10:34 AM	#13
Chevrolet Customer Svc Drives: GM Vehicles Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Michigan Posts: 9,328	I hope these suggestion help you. Jeff Morris, Chevrolet Customer Service

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