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MarkSS · 08-10-2009, 12:34 PM

Well, last night I decided to try the launch control for the first time, re-read the book to make sure I was doing it correctly, and when I let out the clutch, there was a bang and no power transmitted to the rear wheels. My car is, to my understanding, not in the batch of cars that had this problem. When I get it back, I will never try launch control again and my guess is that it won't be offered for much longer given all the problems.

Legend · 08-10-2009, 12:45 PM

GM was to call everyone that had the problem...that was a couple weeks ago I think??

Hate that it happened to your Camaro but at least it's under warranty still...I'd drop the hammer again in launch control too...they'll get it fixed sooner rather than later if it was happening to mine!

wflineman3 · 09-01-2009, 06:24 PM

I tried with my 2ss with automatic and it paused for about a second before it took off.

Held down on the button for 7 sec. disabled stabilitrack and traction control.
no pause, took off great.

3 SS's · 09-01-2009, 06:44 PM

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Originally Posted by MarkSS

Well, last night I decided to try the launch control for the first time, re-read the book to make sure I was doing it correctly, and when I let out the clutch, there was a bang and no power transmitted to the rear wheels. My car is, to my understanding, not in the batch of cars that had this problem. When I get it back, I will never try launch control again and my guess is that it won't be offered for much longer given all the problems.

What is your vin range, 10,20,30K ?

wflineman3 · 09-01-2009, 09:33 PM

vin is over 34k had it little over a week.

franknbeans · 09-01-2009, 10:13 PM

wow... over 34 and still the LC issue...

I'm so affriad to try it on mine... not much good weather left... I much rather drive it than have it sit to be fixed.

carfansince73 · 09-01-2009, 10:13 PM

Wow, that bad batch of trannies sure got around. I'm a little leary of trying mine, but I am going to try it in case I got a weak one. :( If it breaks, I am going to try it on the replacement too.

I can see someone learning to drive stick breaking a tranny without using launch mode, too much gas, letting the clutch out too quick --- BAM!! :(

LS 1st gen · 09-01-2009, 10:15 PM

The guy who posted the 34k vin was not the OP.

carfansince73 · 09-01-2009, 11:01 PM

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Originally Posted by LS 1st gen

The guy who posted the 34k vin was not the OP.

oops!

camarogolfguy · 09-02-2009, 12:57 AM

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Originally Posted by franknbeans

wow... over 34 and still the LC issue...

I'm so affriad to try it on mine... not much good weather left... I much rather drive it than have it sit to be fixed.

I am with you frankbeans. I want to know if I have the same issue. But running out of summer and the dealer I bought from is 200 miles away. (I will not let the local dealer touch it with a 10' pole).:(

Supermans · 09-02-2009, 01:02 AM

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Originally Posted by franknbeans

wow... over 34 and still the LC issue...

I'm so affriad to try it on mine... not much good weather left... I much rather drive it than have it sit to be fixed.

Mine is 22517 and I have yet to try.. I'm over 1000 miles driven..Waiting for 1,500 miles..I have contacted GM, have a case number..No call back as of yet..

*TAG UR IT* · 09-02-2009, 01:39 AM

I still have yet to try mine as well. Heck, I tried getting my rpm's up there once and it redlined in no time. On top of that, IT IS LOUD AS HELL.....so everyone knows I'm trying the launch control...hehehe...

Yeah...I'll give it a shot later.

Van · 09-02-2009, 09:44 AM

Why hasn't anyone theorized that it could perhaps be something to do with the LAUNCH CONTROL itself? It seems that perhaps the power transfer is too much for the tranny to handle and the evu isn't modulating the power to give a good launch and not pop the shaft.

PEOPLE are able to launch by-foot and get good times, and not pop the output shaft...so whats up?

carfansince73 · 09-02-2009, 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Van

Why hasn't anyone theorized that it could perhaps be something to do with the LAUNCH CONTROL itself? It seems that perhaps the power transfer is too much for the tranny to handle and the evu isn't modulating the power to give a good launch and not pop the shaft.

PEOPLE are able to launch by-foot and get good times, and not pop the output shaft...so whats up?

I don't care if Launch Control is working correctly or not. The transmission should not be breaking in a stock car. GM would be taking it on the chin if they designed it this way. Imagine all the broken transmissions they'd have to replace under warranty.

08-10-2009, 12:34 PM	#1
MarkSS Drives: 2014 Z/28 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Minnesota Posts: 412	First time on Launch control, tranny is dead Well, last night I decided to try the launch control for the first time, re-read the book to make sure I was doing it correctly, and when I let out the clutch, there was a bang and no power transmitted to the rear wheels. My car is, to my understanding, not in the batch of cars that had this problem. When I get it back, I will never try launch control again and my guess is that it won't be offered for much longer given all the problems.

09-01-2009, 10:13 PM	#6
franknbeans Whipped Drives: 2010 CAMARO Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Pittsburgh-ish - PA Posts: 4,216 View My Garage	wow... over 34 and still the LC issue... I'm so affriad to try it on mine... not much good weather left... I much rather drive it than have it sit to be fixed. __________________ Car of the week 7/7/14

09-01-2009, 10:13 PM	#7
carfansince73 Drives: Carefully Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 1,213 View My Garage	Wow, that bad batch of trannies sure got around. I'm a little leary of trying mine, but I am going to try it in case I got a weak one. :( If it breaks, I am going to try it on the replacement too. I can see someone learning to drive stick breaking a tranny without using launch mode, too much gas, letting the clutch out too quick --- BAM!! :( __________________ 2010 1SS RS, LS3, SIM/Black, painted rally stripes, AAC sidemarkers, Sunroof, B.A. sound sys; 20x9.5 & 20x11 SV1-C5's; MGW short shifter; Hotchkis Track Pack; Corsa catback; Kooks 1 7/8"; ADM Street; Magnacharger TVS2300 - 548rwhp/512rwtq 1100- 2/18/09; 3800- 6/15/09 VIN#18308; Delivered 6/29/09!!!!! 2014 CTS-V Sedan, Black/Black, Auto, Recaros, Ultra-view, Red Brembos. Stock

09-01-2009, 10:15 PM	#8
LS 1st gen Kept the Faith. Drives: 2010 VR 2SS Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Houston Posts: 321	The guy who posted the 34k vin was not the OP. __________________ SOLD 2010 Camaro # 13694 Victory Red 2SS manual \| White rally Stripes \| Polished Wheels \| Rotofab CAI\| MGW Shifter\| Kooks LT's\| Magnaflow X-pipe\|FM 40 Delta Flows \| Elite Tunnel Brace \| "Ginger"

09-02-2009, 09:44 AM	#13
Van Drives: 2006 EVO MR - 390 @ wheels Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: San Antonio Posts: 384	Why hasn't anyone theorized that it could perhaps be something to do with the LAUNCH CONTROL itself? It seems that perhaps the power transfer is too much for the tranny to handle and the evu isn't modulating the power to give a good launch and not pop the shaft. PEOPLE are able to launch by-foot and get good times, and not pop the output shaft...so whats up? __________________ 2010 2SS/RS 6spd manual -- Victory Red / Black Leather 1100, Preliminary order accepted 7/27/09 2000, Order accepted by GM 8/13/09 3000, Order accepted by production control 8/18/2009 TPW 9/07/2009 3300, Order scheduled for production 8/24/2009 3400, Order broadcast 9/1/2009 3800, Order produced 9/11/2009 4200, Shipped 9/11/2009 5000, Delivered to the dealer

08-10-2009, 12:45 PM	#2
Legend Hello! Drives: 2008 JSB Z06! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 2,624 View My Garage	GM was to call everyone that had the problem...that was a couple weeks ago I think?? Hate that it happened to your Camaro but at least it's under warranty still...I'd drop the hammer again in launch control too...they'll get it fixed sooner rather than later if it was happening to mine!

09-01-2009, 06:24 PM	#3
wflineman3 Drives: 2010 white 2SS RS L99 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 4	I tried with my 2ss with automatic and it paused for about a second before it took off. Held down on the button for 7 sec. disabled stabilitrack and traction control. no pause, took off great.

09-01-2009, 09:33 PM	#5
wflineman3 Drives: 2010 white 2SS RS L99 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 4	vin is over 34k had it little over a week.

09-02-2009, 01:39 AM	#12
TAG UR IT www.Camaro5store.com Drives: 2014 ZL1 #705 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: SA, Texas Posts: 26,558 View My Garage	I still have yet to try mine as well. Heck, I tried getting my rpm's up there once and it redlined in no time. On top of that, IT IS LOUD AS HELL.....so everyone knows I'm trying the launch control...hehehe... Yeah...I'll give it a shot later.

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