Transmision Output Shaft: Solution for GM - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

Supermans · 11-25-2009, 07:02 AM

Admin and Mod's, please sticky this thread so most can see it without having to bump it.

GM, why don't you do this...? (Yes, I'm creating its own thread because I feel it is important enough)

1) Have the dealers replace all trans output shafts defective or not (within the vin range of affected vehicles) with ones that you know are created correctly.. You take each shaft and have them tested at your own time to declare them viable to be recycled or used again.

This is the easiest and best solution yet since it would save you guys from an embarrassment and a large legal payout if someone does die in the future due to this issue. Not to mention all the bad publicity you will get. Look at Toyota as the example.

For those of you with Camaro's within that VIN range, post your Camaro SS M6 and VIn number and post that you support GM doing this. If you've already had this issue, also post in this thread and let us know as well. Thanks

So Scott Fbodfather, if you are reading this, please suggest what I just wrote above to GM's higher authorities so they can make it happen and end this ridiculous back and forth of speculation and playing with our lives with a known potentially dangerous issue. GM can do this and problem solved. Make it happen. Let us know that you tried.. Thanks..

Quick Explanation of problem for newbies
If you are a Camaro owner and do not know about this issue, there are numerous threads about it. In a simple four sentence explanation, a bad batch of Transmission Output Shafts has made it into many V8 M6 Camaro's causing them to snap under normal driving conditions in some cases and while using the car under normal strain on the track via launch control. It is an unknown how long it would take for it to fail or break if all you do is drive it normally if you are one affected. This is a potentially dangerous problem if this occurs at a time of oncoming traffic or in an intersection which requires you to get out of the way of vehicles since this you would lose the ability to move once it snaps. So far if you are under the 25,000 VIN range, you may be affected and just don't know it yet.. So post in here if you own a Camaro below 25,000 VIN and if you are concerned.

Supermans · 11-25-2009, 07:09 AM

I will start first.

I want and supprt GM to take this issue and correct the problem using the above mentioned method for those M6's in the VIN ranges that may or may not be affected.

I own a Camaro V8 SS M6
My VIn number is 2G1FS1EWXA9122517

chopss · 11-25-2009, 08:51 AM

I hope this forum takes notice. i really dont want to get strained on a road trip.

i own a 2ss m6 vin 2G1FT1EWXA9120151.
joey

Ltdodge · 11-25-2009, 08:56 AM

I am concerned also
camaro SS M6 #17285

camarorick · 11-25-2009, 10:10 AM

I've been following this potential problem since it was first noticed.

I am VERY concerned, and would like some reassurance GM.

2SS - M6 - #7195

carfansince73 · 11-25-2009, 10:16 AM

I've been following this from when the rumor first started. I am concerned and would like to know what solution GM has to this safety issue.

Vin# 2G1FS1EW3A9118308

JM10 · 11-25-2009, 10:25 AM

I want to have peace of mine too :(

VIN: 2G1FT1EW9A9110940

JM

rharon · 11-25-2009, 10:30 AM

I am also concerned. You don't want to drive the way the car should be driven because of the fear of snap!

2001ragtop · 11-25-2009, 10:38 AM

note: this can of worms should not have been opened again and I have a feeling the G.M. executive is going to be very, very unhappy that he has to respond to this again. I cannot wait to read what he posts.

02b4c · 11-25-2009, 10:48 AM

My vin # 7542 I would like to no if any recalls

mtm864 · 11-25-2009, 10:51 AM

i ordered my 1ss on the date in my sig i shouldnt be affected should i?

Supermans · 11-25-2009, 11:10 AM

It's been 4 hours and 9 people so far are concerned about this. Please sticky this thread so more people get to see it who are within this vin range of vehicles. Thanks for all who posted so far.

AGM76 · 11-25-2009, 11:24 AM

and people were giving the GT-R all sorts of grief.

3 SS's · 11-25-2009, 12:11 PM

10887 here, and yes i'm concerned, anyone that's not is foolish, IMO

11-25-2009, 07:09 AM	#2
Supermans Camaro & Stang Enthusiast Drives: 2011 Mustang 5.0 in Kona Blue Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 4,752 View My Garage	I will start first. I want and supprt GM to take this issue and correct the problem using the above mentioned method for those M6's in the VIN ranges that may or may not be affected. I own a Camaro V8 SS M6 My VIn number is 2G1FS1EWXA9122517 __________________ Bought my Camaro from Eric Hall(817) 421-7266

11-25-2009, 08:56 AM	#4
Ltdodge Drives: 2008 Z06 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Oviedo, Florida Posts: 891	I am concerned also camaro SS M6 #17285 __________________

11-25-2009, 10:16 AM	#6
carfansince73 Drives: Carefully Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 1,213 View My Garage	I've been following this from when the rumor first started. I am concerned and would like to know what solution GM has to this safety issue. Vin# 2G1FS1EW3A9118308 __________________ 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

11-25-2009, 10:30 AM	#8
rharon Drives: 2010 Yellow 2SS/RS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Fresno / Clovis , CA Posts: 328 View My Garage	I am also concerned. You don't want to drive the way the car should be driven because of the fear of snap! __________________ Magnacharger TVS2300, ARH HEADERS, ROTO-FAB CAI, NOWEEDS.NET DIVERTERS

11-25-2009, 10:38 AM	#9
2001ragtop Drives: V8 american car Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Dallas, Tx Posts: 1,417	note: this can of worms should not have been opened again and I have a feeling the G.M. executive is going to be very, very unhappy that he has to respond to this again. I cannot wait to read what he posts. Last edited by 2001ragtop; 11-25-2009 at 10:56 AM.

11-25-2009, 07:02 AM	#1
Supermans Camaro & Stang Enthusiast Drives: 2011 Mustang 5.0 in Kona Blue Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 4,752 View My Garage	Transmision Output Shaft: Solution for GM Admin and Mod's, please sticky this thread so most can see it without having to bump it. GM, why don't you do this...? (Yes, I'm creating its own thread because I feel it is important enough) 1) Have the dealers replace all trans output shafts defective or not (within the vin range of affected vehicles) with ones that you know are created correctly.. You take each shaft and have them tested at your own time to declare them viable to be recycled or used again. This is the easiest and best solution yet since it would save you guys from an embarrassment and a large legal payout if someone does die in the future due to this issue. Not to mention all the bad publicity you will get. Look at Toyota as the example. For those of you with Camaro's within that VIN range, post your Camaro SS M6 and VIn number and post that you support GM doing this. If you've already had this issue, also post in this thread and let us know as well. Thanks So Scott Fbodfather, if you are reading this, please suggest what I just wrote above to GM's higher authorities so they can make it happen and end this ridiculous back and forth of speculation and playing with our lives with a known potentially dangerous issue. GM can do this and problem solved. Make it happen. Let us know that you tried.. Thanks.. Quick Explanation of problem for newbies If you are a Camaro owner and do not know about this issue, there are numerous threads about it. In a simple four sentence explanation, a bad batch of Transmission Output Shafts has made it into many V8 M6 Camaro's causing them to snap under normal driving conditions in some cases and while using the car under normal strain on the track via launch control. It is an unknown how long it would take for it to fail or break if all you do is drive it normally if you are one affected. This is a potentially dangerous problem if this occurs at a time of oncoming traffic or in an intersection which requires you to get out of the way of vehicles since this you would lose the ability to move once it snaps. So far if you are under the 25,000 VIN range, you may be affected and just don't know it yet.. So post in here if you own a Camaro below 25,000 VIN and if you are concerned. __________________ Bought my Camaro from Eric Hall(817) 421-7266 Last edited by Supermans; 11-25-2009 at 07:26 AM.

11-25-2009, 08:51 AM	#3
chopss Drives: 04 sentra, 2ss Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: staten island, ny Posts: 528	I hope this forum takes notice. i really dont want to get strained on a road trip. i own a 2ss m6 vin 2G1FT1EWXA9120151. joey

11-25-2009, 10:10 AM	#5
camarorick Drives: . Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: . Posts: 2,166	I've been following this potential problem since it was first noticed. I am VERY concerned, and would like some reassurance GM. 2SS - M6 - #7195

11-25-2009, 10:25 AM	#7
JM10 Se habla español Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS VR Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Arizona/Sonora Posts: 605	I want to have peace of mine too :( VIN: 2G1FT1EW9A9110940 JM

11-25-2009, 10:48 AM	#10
02b4c Drives: 63 splt wnd 55 chev 08 1500 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: O I beach N C Posts: 34	My vin # 7542 I would like to no if any recalls

11-25-2009, 10:51 AM	#11
mtm864 Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: 34.852N,-82.394W Posts: 161	i ordered my 1ss on the date in my sig i shouldnt be affected should i? __________________ 10 2SS: LM1, K&N drop in. SOLD 14 2SS: stock...ish

11-25-2009, 11:10 AM	#12
Supermans Camaro & Stang Enthusiast Drives: 2011 Mustang 5.0 in Kona Blue Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 4,752 View My Garage	It's been 4 hours and 9 people so far are concerned about this. Please sticky this thread so more people get to see it who are within this vin range of vehicles. Thanks for all who posted so far. __________________ Bought my Camaro from Eric Hall(817) 421-7266

11-25-2009, 11:24 AM	#13
AGM76 Drives: 1995 z28 - 2000 SS - 08' vette Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: El Dorado Hills, CA Posts: 113	and people were giving the GT-R all sorts of grief.

11-25-2009, 12:11 PM	#14
3 SS's Drives: Chevelle SS's Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: outta my mind Posts: 3,034 View My Garage	10887 here, and yes i'm concerned, anyone that's not is foolish, IMO

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