My month old car already broke - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

LosXC451 · 06-28-2009, 09:30 PM

First off, when I first got my car it would make a clunking noise whenever I would shift. I thought it was because it was a new car. Turns out I was very wrong. Last night I went out with some friends to eat and the car would even shake when I would start moving. Finally, when I went to go
make a u-turn my car didn't move when I was trying to accelerate. The engine would just rev. When the tow truck came and they lifted up the car all my transmission fluid came out and it turns out a link in some tubing was not tightened correctly from the factory and it just kept getting looser and looser until this happened. I expect this shouldn't take that long to fix but I am still camaroless

Indpowr · 06-28-2009, 09:34 PM

Wow, second one with tranny issues..Maybe this is something we all need to keep and eye on.

I hope everyone considering heavy mods considers this prior to those mods.

redjewel · 06-28-2009, 09:34 PM

That really sucks!

Hope they get it fixed soon and you are out enjoying a night with the friends soon. You will have to make that up to them and show them what the Camaro can do with a good transmission.

vishous · 06-28-2009, 09:52 PM

Needless to say that really sucks! Good luck getting it fixed and thanks for the info...

2SSRS@Gen5diy · 06-28-2009, 09:55 PM

M6 or A6 ?.

cam2fst4u · 06-28-2009, 09:57 PM

sounds like a M6

9c1ny · 06-28-2009, 09:59 PM

makes me glad I got the automatic!! <for all you M6 guys who troll the L99 threads>

JewelZ · 06-28-2009, 10:01 PM

keep us updated on what GM/dealer will do... please post a new thread about it in extreme detail... hope all works out...

LosXC451 · 06-28-2009, 11:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cam2fst4u

sounds like a M6

Yes it is an M6.

LosXC451 · 06-28-2009, 11:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JewelZ

keep us updated on what GM/dealer will do... please post a new thread about it in extreme detail... hope all works out...

I will make the thread tomorrow once my car is taken to the dealer (it is currently at a towing yard :( ... Kinda depressing actually)

LosXC451 · 06-28-2009, 11:35 PM

And just so everyone knows the problem is not a problem that this specific transmission has. It was just not put together correctly. I am 99% sure that this problem will not be that common.

GLBL WMR · 06-29-2009, 12:10 PM

I have had the same issue since day 1. I had back 4 days after I bought it because it didn't sound right, but they insisted it was normal. Now, I also hear a "click" when releasing the clutch 95% of the time, and I may actually hear some slight chatter coming from the clutch. I told myself that I'd let it go until I'm done with the 1500 mile break-in, and take it back if it didn't go away. I'm dropping it off on Thursday. Keep us posted on what happens and I'll do the same.

This issue and the paint leave me wanting more in terms of quality.

Rogue Leader · 06-29-2009, 12:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GLBL WMR

I have had the same issue since day 1. I had back 4 days after I bought it because it didn't sound right, but they insisted it was normal. Now, I also hear a "click" when releasing the clutch 95% of the time, and I may actually hear some slight chatter coming from the clutch. I told myself that I'd let it go until I'm done with the 1500 mile break-in, and take it back if it didn't go away. I'm dropping it off on Thursday. Keep us posted on what happens and I'll do the same.

This issue and the paint leave me wanting more in terms of quality.

Every GM stick car Ive owned (This car, 2k vette, 99 TA) let out an audible clunk from the clutch outside the car, usually i can only notice it when stopped. I just ignore it.

speedster · 06-29-2009, 01:02 PM

Just remember the M6 is made by Tremec, not GM. Subcontractor parts failures DO occur.. Not fun, but it happens. They will fix it.

06-28-2009, 09:30 PM	#1
LosXC451 Drives: 2010 SS SIM w/ RS Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Miami, Fl Posts: 1,222 View My Garage	My month old car already broke First off, when I first got my car it would make a clunking noise whenever I would shift. I thought it was because it was a new car. Turns out I was very wrong. Last night I went out with some friends to eat and the car would even shake when I would start moving. Finally, when I went to go make a u-turn my car didn't move when I was trying to accelerate. The engine would just rev. When the tow truck came and they lifted up the car all my transmission fluid came out and it turns out a link in some tubing was not tightened correctly from the factory and it just kept getting looser and looser until this happened. I expect this shouldn't take that long to fix but I am still camaroless __________________ My car: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=17740

06-28-2009, 09:52 PM	#4
vishous I wasn't meant for this.. Drives: IBM 2SS/RS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Oak Point, Texas Posts: 23 View My Garage	Needless to say that really sucks! Good luck getting it fixed and thanks for the info... __________________ What?!? I swear officer I didn't know that I was going 90 mph in a 70 mph zone! Honestly! Do you want a ride to see what I mean? If it was meant to have a front license plate, there would be an area for it. Hence, no front license plate officer.

06-28-2009, 09:59 PM	#7
9c1ny Drives: C6 Zed-oh-six Join Date: May 2009 Location: Buffalo NY Posts: 677	makes me glad I got the automatic!! <for all you M6 guys who troll the L99 threads> __________________

06-28-2009, 10:01 PM	#8
JewelZ Just Lovin' My Camaro! Drives: CGM 2LT/RS/AUTO Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: san antonio, tx Posts: 1,325	keep us updated on what GM/dealer will do... please post a new thread about it in extreme detail... hope all works out... __________________ CGM( GRAY 2 tone interior ) 2LT/RS/AUTO NJHKKM $29,965.00 1EH37 1100 03/28/2009 AFF, B34, DCP, FE9, GBV, LLT, MX0, SGC, UQA, WRS, 2LT 50 YEARS FROM NOW, DON'T YOU WANNA BE ABLE TO LOOK BACK AND SAY YOU HAD THE GUTS TO GET INTO THE CAR!?!? ORDER STATUS : 6000 as of 08.18.2009. VIN# 33,985!!! His name is 'GOLIATH'!!! GOT MY CAR!!!! AND I LOVE IT!!!!

06-28-2009, 11:35 PM	#11
LosXC451 Drives: 2010 SS SIM w/ RS Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Miami, Fl Posts: 1,222 View My Garage	And just so everyone knows the problem is not a problem that this specific transmission has. It was just not put together correctly. I am 99% sure that this problem will not be that common. __________________ My car: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=17740

06-28-2009, 09:34 PM	#2
Indpowr Account Suspended Drives: Corvette C6 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 6,959 View My Garage	Wow, second one with tranny issues..Maybe this is something we all need to keep and eye on. I hope everyone considering heavy mods considers this prior to those mods.

06-28-2009, 09:34 PM	#3
redjewel Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS RJT Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Spring, TX Posts: 257	That really sucks! Hope they get it fixed soon and you are out enjoying a night with the friends soon. You will have to make that up to them and show them what the Camaro can do with a good transmission.

06-28-2009, 09:55 PM	#5
2SSRS@Gen5diy Drives: 2014 Z/28 #82+#192, 18ZLE 66Nova Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: By the lake in AZ Posts: 15,719 View My Garage	M6 or A6 ?.

06-28-2009, 09:57 PM	#6
cam2fst4u Drives: 08 SS trailblazer,08 Silverado Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: stanley va Posts: 6,268 View My Garage	sounds like a M6

06-29-2009, 12:10 PM	#12
GLBL WMR Booya Drives: Black 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: PA Posts: 361	I have had the same issue since day 1. I had back 4 days after I bought it because it didn't sound right, but they insisted it was normal. Now, I also hear a "click" when releasing the clutch 95% of the time, and I may actually hear some slight chatter coming from the clutch. I told myself that I'd let it go until I'm done with the 1500 mile break-in, and take it back if it didn't go away. I'm dropping it off on Thursday. Keep us posted on what happens and I'll do the same. This issue and the paint leave me wanting more in terms of quality. __________________ 2010 Camaro SS/RS RP6 \| 2SS package, M6, black, black leather

06-29-2009, 01:02 PM	#14
speedster SST... Drives: SST Camaro 2010 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: East Coast of Florida Posts: 5,927 View My Garage	Just remember the M6 is made by Tremec, not GM. Subcontractor parts failures DO occur.. Not fun, but it happens. They will fix it. __________________

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