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strych9 · 10-11-2012, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Camarowguy

I replaced my cap a few months back and it still gets fluid on the master cylinder. Is there an improved cap now?

I had mine done in May per the TSB. The cap was different than the original, and it solved the problem. So, yes, apparently an improved cap exists.

Godsplumber · 10-11-2012, 12:16 PM

yes, it was a new cap

GoldenBear · 10-11-2012, 12:27 PM

Is this TSB for 2012s only or for 2013s as well? Also, is this TSB for all cars or only for vehicles up to a certain VIN number?

72MachOne99GT · 10-11-2012, 12:30 PM

Just a heads up, check the paint beneath your cylinder.

I've got paint peel beneath the cylinder on my gt500 (and others) as they were overfilled at the factory.

Albertog · 10-11-2012, 12:54 PM

Sorry if this is a stupid question:

TSB = Does one have to be responsible to pay for the new cap?
Recall = at dealer's expense?

Thanks in advance

Albertog

Godsplumber · 10-11-2012, 12:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Albertog

Sorry if this is a stupid question:

TSB = Does one have to be responsible to pay for the new cap?
Recall = at dealer's expense?

Thanks in advance

Albertog

I didn't pay for anything

Albertog · 10-11-2012, 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Godsplumber

I didn't pay for anything

I am glad you did not have to pay; I'll check with my dealer's advisor

strych9 · 10-11-2012, 01:36 PM

TSB's are covered under 3/36 warranty, or powertrain warranty, depending on the component in question.

Recalls are covered regardless of time or mileage.

Campaigns are covered within limits set by the manufacturer.

The brake cap is covered under 3/36 warranty.

Rhyder · 10-11-2012, 01:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Albertog

Sorry if this is a stupid question:

TSB = Does one have to be responsible to pay for the new cap?
Recall = at dealer's expense?

Thanks in advance

Albertog

TSB's are only done if the customer brings the car in for something, sometimes only if the customer complains specifically about the issue. Theres even cases where the technician may not even be aware of the TSB.

Recalls the company has to send notices out and do the fix on all cars, usually over a set amount of time.

obviously it would cost more money on a recall, because there would be alot of people who will just wipe the fluid off and continue on if they even noticed it, or never need to bring the car in for something else

In either case though you dont have to pay for the fix

Silverguardrail · 10-11-2012, 10:27 PM

Not to be redundant but, did we check the Master cylinder to see if it had been overfilled at the factory ? Back in July of 2009 my 2010 2SS leaked from the master cylinder cap, it was because it was overfilled at the factory. Some Dealers thought it was the cap and no one checked the Max level. Just trying to help.

Chevrolet Customer Svc · 10-12-2012, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by BonestockZL1

Great... My 01 SS leaks all the time. I hope this isn't happening with the ZL1 now.

I guess I'll wait for the recall and take it to the dealer.

I can check your VIN for any open recalls or programs. Please provide the VIN in a PM and I will be happy to research it!

Brandon
Chevrolet Customer Service

DangerZL1 · 10-12-2012, 10:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chevrolet Customer Svc

I can check your VIN for any open recalls or programs. Please provide the VIN in a PM and I will be happy to research it!

Brandon
Chevrolet Customer Service

Thanks for offering to look this up for us. I sent my VIN in a PM to you.

BLU DUCE · 10-12-2012, 10:46 AM

I didn't know of a recall on master cyl cap. But on the other side mine was leaking a little. So I took the cap off removed the rubber boot. Took a gallon milk jug,put the rubber boot on the side of the jug and traced around it with black marker next cut it out,then put the lid on the round piece with the 3 little feet on top of it & marked them with marker and notched them out. Put piece cut out over 3 legs put boot back on in secure place, put cap back on secure and have not had a leak in 2 yrs.

Godsplumber · 10-14-2012, 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by spike III

I didn't know of a recall on master cyl cap. But on the other side mine was leaking a little. So I took the cap off removed the rubber boot. Took a gallon milk jug,put the rubber boot on the side of the jug and traced around it with black marker next cut it out,then put the lid on the round piece with the 3 little feet on top of it & marked them with marker and notched them out. Put piece cut out over 3 legs put boot back on in secure place, put cap back on secure and have not had a leak in 2 yrs.

That's cool, but I paid for a car that doesn't leak, so they can fix it.

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strych9 I'll be back... Drives: Subaru, HD Road Glide Special Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Omaha, NE Posts: 3,036 View My Garage	TSB's are covered under 3/36 warranty, or powertrain warranty, depending on the component in question. Recalls are covered regardless of time or mileage. Campaigns are covered within limits set by the manufacturer. The brake cap is covered under 3/36 warranty. __________________ Bye bye, Bumblebee! --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Build Journal My Garage GoPro Mic Hack

10-11-2012, 10:27 PM	#24
Silverguardrail Drives: 2012 ZL1 #1448 Join Date: May 2009 Location: WNY Posts: 892	Not to be redundant but, did we check the Master cylinder to see if it had been overfilled at the factory ? Back in July of 2009 my 2010 2SS leaked from the master cylinder cap, it was because it was overfilled at the factory. Some Dealers thought it was the cap and no one checked the Max level. Just trying to help. __________________ 2012 ZL1 SIM, MN6, B92, RTQ ZL1 - the true definition of joy ride

10-12-2012, 10:46 AM	#27
BLU DUCE Drives: 2011 1SS/RS IBM Camaro Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chittenango, NY, USA Posts: 7,219 View My Garage	I didn't know of a recall on master cyl cap. But on the other side mine was leaking a little. So I took the cap off removed the rubber boot. Took a gallon milk jug,put the rubber boot on the side of the jug and traced around it with black marker next cut it out,then put the lid on the round piece with the 3 little feet on top of it & marked them with marker and notched them out. Put piece cut out over 3 legs put boot back on in secure place, put cap back on secure and have not had a leak in 2 yrs. __________________

10-11-2012, 12:16 PM	#16
Godsplumber Drives: 2012 ZL1,Victory Red Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Gilbert, Az Posts: 400 View My Garage	yes, it was a new cap

10-11-2012, 12:54 PM	#19
Albertog Drives: 2011/ 2SS/RS Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Katy, TX Posts: 75 View My Garage	Sorry if this is a stupid question: TSB = Does one have to be responsible to pay for the new cap? Recall = at dealer's expense? Thanks in advance Albertog