My Axle snapped!!!!(updated) - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

gatorlover · 01-03-2014, 09:55 AM

So I purchased a 2013 1LE 1SS at the end of July and have loved every minute of it. This thing has been a blast....well until New Years eve...
So I was at a stop sign, started out in 1st real easy and then shifted into 2nd. When I accelerated I heard what sounded like a shotgun go off in the back seat. Now, I was in a residential area so I was not getting on it or accelerating hard at all. I had been in 2nd long enough to get up to about 25-30 mph. Scared the crap out of me.....Anyway, had it towed to the local Chevy dealer by my house just before they closed and was able to get a rental from the enterprise lot across the street(covered by the chevy dealer by the way).

They called me late yesterday and said something in the differential failed. I'm not much of a wrench turner so I didn't know what happened but, the tow truck driver was a big car guy and he looked under it when he was pulling it up on the flatbed and noticed the right rear axle was hanging low.

Anyway, I haven't tracked this car nor have I hit any drag strips and the car is bone stock with 6,000 miles on it. Just thought I'd share my experience with you guys. They say it should be ready late next week so hopefully it is fixed right and no other issues popup due to it being in the shop....

el ess A · 01-03-2014, 10:24 AM

With thousands of parts in thousands of cars, there's always a few that escape QC and are faulty. There's always an expected failure rate. Unfortunately you got a part or parts that weren't up to snuff.

Here's hoping they fix your car to good as new! Good luck.

Synner · 01-03-2014, 10:33 AM

Axle or spider gears. Poop happens, warranty fix.

ST1LE · 01-03-2014, 10:34 AM

Wow, thats a sad story but happy its being resolved fairly smoothly. I am 500 miles from reaching 6000 miles myself, hopefully mine holds up haha.

Camaro Dude · 01-03-2014, 12:02 PM

Thx for sharing this.

Ask them when you pick it up, exactly what snapped and why.
Ask them if this will happen again and/or if the new part they installed was updated in design or not.

I'm curious..

CrystalRedTintcoat · 01-03-2014, 12:11 PM

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Originally Posted by el ess A

With thousands of parts in thousands of cars, there's always a few that escape QC and are faulty. There's always an expected failure rate. Unfortunately you got a part or parts that weren't up to snuff.

Here's hoping they fix your car to good as new! Good luck.

Sorry, that's not acceptable.

gajagfan · 01-03-2014, 01:22 PM

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Originally Posted by CrystalRedTintcoat

Sorry, that's not acceptable.

It may not be acceptable......but it is reality! That is why there are warranties! You reach a point of diminished returns on QC, and at no level of testing or QC will defects be 100% eliminated. It sucks when it happens, but if the manufacturer of anything backs their product according to the warranty, you are good to go.

hcsi99 · 01-03-2014, 01:39 PM

This^. I agree that is why there are warranties. I had a lady with a new Cadillac tell me that's it's crazy for her $50000 Cadillac's check engine light to come on. I tried to explain that sometimes parts fail and that is why her car had a warranty and road side assistance. Then I told her that there is no garente that any car, new or old will start every time. Blew her mind.

Southern Comfort · 01-03-2014, 02:08 PM

Lucky you weren't going around turn 12 at Road Atlanta. Get pics of the parts.

Southern Comfort · 01-03-2014, 02:10 PM

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Originally Posted by hcsi99

This^. I agree that is why there are warranties. I had a lady with a new Cadillac tell me that's it's crazy for her $50000 Cadillac's check engine light to come on. I tried to explain that sometimes parts fail and that is why her car had a warranty and road side assistance. Then I told her that there is no garente that any car, new or old will start every time. Blew her mind.

Must have been her first Cadillac...

Just kidding folks!!!

gajagfan · 01-03-2014, 02:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Southern Comfort

Lucky you weren't going around turn 12 at Road Atlanta. Get pics of the parts.

I was in Commerce last Saturday.....Played golf at the Double Pines (I think that was the name!).

Southern Comfort · 01-03-2014, 02:22 PM

Double Oaks? I dont golf - at least not enough to count.
I still have yet to see another 1LE on the road. Let me know next time you're passing through Chateau Elan.

el ess A · 01-03-2014, 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by CrystalRedTintcoat

Sorry, that's not acceptable.

You don't have to accept it. But it's here anyway. The only QC program I'm aware of that mechanically or NDT checks EVERY part sold is the US Navy Sub-Safe quality system. 100% of the parts are inspected/tested. It's life or death on those parts and they MUST work.

If they did that to cars, the base Camaro would start at approximately $63,000 USD most likely. (I made up the number for effect). You would basically price yourself right out of the car market. Engineering/bean counters are going to accept some risk of a failure-rate percentage.

600hp-lpe · 01-03-2014, 03:21 PM

warranty - go with stock.

Out of warranty - LPE 9.5" or ford 9" conversion.

01-03-2014, 09:55 AM	#1
gatorlover Drives: 2013 AGM 1SS/RS 1LE Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: jacksonville Posts: 248	My Axle snapped!!!!(updated) So I purchased a 2013 1LE 1SS at the end of July and have loved every minute of it. This thing has been a blast....well until New Years eve... So I was at a stop sign, started out in 1st real easy and then shifted into 2nd. When I accelerated I heard what sounded like a shotgun go off in the back seat. Now, I was in a residential area so I was not getting on it or accelerating hard at all. I had been in 2nd long enough to get up to about 25-30 mph. Scared the crap out of me.....Anyway, had it towed to the local Chevy dealer by my house just before they closed and was able to get a rental from the enterprise lot across the street(covered by the chevy dealer by the way). They called me late yesterday and said something in the differential failed. I'm not much of a wrench turner so I didn't know what happened but, the tow truck driver was a big car guy and he looked under it when he was pulling it up on the flatbed and noticed the right rear axle was hanging low. Anyway, I haven't tracked this car nor have I hit any drag strips and the car is bone stock with 6,000 miles on it. Just thought I'd share my experience with you guys. They say it should be ready late next week so hopefully it is fixed right and no other issues popup due to it being in the shop.... __________________ 2013 Ashen Grey Metallic 1SS/1LE, NPP, Camera (1 of 43 produced) Last edited by gatorlover; 01-09-2014 at 10:10 AM. Reason: updated diagnosis provided.

01-03-2014, 10:24 AM	#2
el ess A Older Than Dirt Drives: 2010 & 2013 Camaros Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Aiken, SC Posts: 4,565	With thousands of parts in thousands of cars, there's always a few that escape QC and are faulty. There's always an expected failure rate. Unfortunately you got a part or parts that weren't up to snuff. Here's hoping they fix your car to good as new! Good luck. __________________ 2010 2SS TE, 1 of 822/2013 Camaro ZL1 vert, 1 of 54

01-03-2014, 10:34 AM	#4
ST1LE Drives: E92 BMW M3 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Houston Posts: 4,496	Wow, thats a sad story but happy its being resolved fairly smoothly. I am 500 miles from reaching 6000 miles myself, hopefully mine holds up haha. __________________ SOLD - 2013 1LE - Pat G Spec'd Cam, NPP with 1 7/8" Long Tube Headers with High Flow Cats, Intake w/scoop, Ported Throttle Body, and Apex 1.25" Lowering Springs. J-Rod Built and Matt@FSP Tuned

01-03-2014, 01:39 PM	#8
hcsi99 Cadillac Service Manager Drives: 2014 Camaro 1SS, 1LE, NPP, RECAROS Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Indiana Posts: 672 View My Garage	This^. I agree that is why there are warranties. I had a lady with a new Cadillac tell me that's it's crazy for her $50000 Cadillac's check engine light to come on. I tried to explain that sometimes parts fail and that is why her car had a warranty and road side assistance. Then I told her that there is no garente that any car, new or old will start every time. Blew her mind. __________________

01-03-2014, 10:33 AM	#3
Synner Drives: cars Join Date: May 2011 Location: Oversneeze Posts: 4,544	Axle or spider gears. Poop happens, warranty fix.

01-03-2014, 12:02 PM	#5
Camaro Dude Drives: ‘13 1LE Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Earth Posts: 3,904	Thx for sharing this. Ask them when you pick it up, exactly what snapped and why. Ask them if this will happen again and/or if the new part they installed was updated in design or not. I'm curious..

01-03-2014, 02:08 PM	#9
Southern Comfort No Tags/Habitual Violator Drives: 2012 SIM 2SS/RS & z71 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: North Georgia Posts: 2,379 View My Garage	Lucky you weren't going around turn 12 at Road Atlanta. Get pics of the parts.

01-03-2014, 02:22 PM	#12
Southern Comfort No Tags/Habitual Violator Drives: 2012 SIM 2SS/RS & z71 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: North Georgia Posts: 2,379 View My Garage	Double Oaks? I dont golf - at least not enough to count. I still have yet to see another 1LE on the road. Let me know next time you're passing through Chateau Elan.

01-03-2014, 03:21 PM	#14
600hp-lpe Drives: 2010 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: NH Posts: 4,788	warranty - go with stock. Out of warranty - LPE 9.5" or ford 9" conversion.