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Pappaprime · 05-31-2014, 05:18 PM

I got a notice I needed to bring my car in to reprogram the computer. Im hesitant because im getting 25 mpg on the highway and it is pretty respectable for a v6 on the power side. I do notice I have alot of steam that comes from the exhaust. I was told this was a emissions issue. Should I bring it in.

Angrybird 12 · 05-31-2014, 05:23 PM

The computer controls so much more than engine functions, did the letter specify what the reprogram was for?

RobertRS · 05-31-2014, 07:14 PM

Which model do you have and when was yours manufactured? I'm curious if it was limited to a certain number of units manufactured or whether it effects all 2014 units across the line. I've received no such letter.

Pappaprime · 06-01-2014, 07:59 AM

Mine is 2ls /1lt v6 with 2.90 rear. I dont know when it was built as I would have to dig through paperwork but it was delivered to my dealer december 13. I know. I ordered it. The dealer said it was for emissions re program. Onstar notified me about it before i got the letter. I am just worried about a reprogram messing with my performance or fuel economy. I really cant imagine it getting any better than it is. Not to mention now I got to uninstall the zex kit I just put in.

And to clear it up I am getting 25mpg average calculated myself and confirmed on the display. The display shows 38mpg at 70mph. I check this by resetting the fuel economy display with the cruse control on. I took pictures of this to show others who diddnt believe me.

AKA-22 · 06-01-2014, 08:01 AM

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Angrybird 12 · 06-01-2014, 08:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Pappaprime

Mine is 2ls /1lt v6 with 2.90 rear. I dont know when it was built as I would have to dig through paperwork but it was delivered to my dealer december 13. I know. I ordered it. The dealer said it was for emissions re program. Onstar notified me about it before i got the letter. I am just worried about a reprogram messing with my performance or fuel economy. I really cant imagine it getting any better than it is. Not to mention now I got to uninstall the zex kit I just put in.

And to clear it up I am getting 25mpg average calculated myself and confirmed on the display. The display shows 38mpg at 70mph. I check this by resetting the fuel economy display with the cruse control on. I took pictures of this to show others who diddnt believe me.

There is another thread on this, and those that have had it done report their cars seem to run even better.

TooCool5 · 06-02-2014, 08:14 AM

They re-programmed mine and the mpg around town went down.
something about more fuel at start up to combat misfire's.

Denis · 06-02-2014, 08:24 AM

id bring it it. what would happen if you need to have warrenty work done and they find that you didnt have the cars computer updated like you were supposed to? im asking, i dont know.
but it sounds like a reason to deny warrenty work related to whatever they need to update.

PAUL SS · 06-02-2014, 08:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Denis

id bring it it. what would happen if you need to have warrenty work done and they fint that you didnt have the cars computer updated like you were supposed to? im asking, i dont know. but it sounds like a reason to deny warrenty work related to whatever they need to update.

They would just perform the update at that time.

Angrybird 12 · 06-02-2014, 08:40 AM

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Originally Posted by TooCool5

They re-programmed mine and the mpg around town went down.
something about more fuel at start up to combat misfire's.

If yours was on your 10 it's not the same as the one on the 14's.

rocashbill · 06-03-2014, 02:08 AM

it sounds like a reason to deny warrenty work related to whatever they need to update.

Angrybird 12 · 06-03-2014, 08:34 AM

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Originally Posted by rocashbill

it sounds like a reason to deny warrenty work related to whatever they need to update.

They won't deny warranty work, but if you bring it in for any work warranty or not they will see an outstanding recall and perform the work anyway.

TooCool5 · 06-04-2014, 09:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Angrybird 12

If yours was on your 10 it's not the same as the one on the 14's.

I know, the OP should find out what the re-flash is for.

Pappaprime · 06-07-2014, 09:27 PM

I called it is for emissions. I am really hesitant about bringing it in. Im serious this car run very well it will beat my 98 vert SS with my wife driving the. vert. If I drive the vert I need yo on my game but it is a very close race. Not to mention this is an economy car compared to the 98.

05-31-2014, 05:18 PM	#1
Pappaprime Drives: 2014 camaro Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: louisiana Posts: 49	2014 v6 recall letter I got a notice I needed to bring my car in to reprogram the computer. Im hesitant because im getting 25 mpg on the highway and it is pretty respectable for a v6 on the power side. I do notice I have alot of steam that comes from the exhaust. I was told this was a emissions issue. Should I bring it in.

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06-01-2014, 07:59 AM	#4
Pappaprime Drives: 2014 camaro Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: louisiana Posts: 49	Mine is 2ls /1lt v6 with 2.90 rear. I dont know when it was built as I would have to dig through paperwork but it was delivered to my dealer december 13. I know. I ordered it. The dealer said it was for emissions re program. Onstar notified me about it before i got the letter. I am just worried about a reprogram messing with my performance or fuel economy. I really cant imagine it getting any better than it is. Not to mention now I got to uninstall the zex kit I just put in. And to clear it up I am getting 25mpg average calculated myself and confirmed on the display. The display shows 38mpg at 70mph. I check this by resetting the fuel economy display with the cruse control on. I took pictures of this to show others who diddnt believe me. Last edited by Pappaprime; 06-01-2014 at 08:16 AM. Reason: fixed model type

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06-02-2014, 08:14 AM	#7
TooCool5 Drives: 2010 Camaro 1LS 3.6 LLT V6 325 HP Join Date: May 2009 Location: LS Posts: 4,242 View My Garage	They re-programmed mine and the mpg around town went down. something about more fuel at start up to combat misfire's. __________________ 2010 Camaro Auto, Inferno Orange, Titanium Interior, Gearhead Wheels AIRAID CAI

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RobertRS Drives: 2014 2SS L99 Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Corpus Christi Texas Posts: 1,320	Which model do you have and when was yours manufactured? I'm curious if it was limited to a certain number of units manufactured or whether it effects all 2014 units across the line. I've received no such letter.

06-02-2014, 08:24 AM	#8
Denis Drives: 2010 SS Join Date: May 2012 Location: Yorktown Heights, NY Posts: 7,695 View My Garage	id bring it it. what would happen if you need to have warrenty work done and they find that you didnt have the cars computer updated like you were supposed to? im asking, i dont know. but it sounds like a reason to deny warrenty work related to whatever they need to update. __________________

06-03-2014, 02:08 AM	#11
rocashbill Drives: camaro Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: CA,USA Posts: 8	it sounds like a reason to deny warrenty work related to whatever they need to update.

06-07-2014, 09:27 PM	#14
Pappaprime Drives: 2014 camaro Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: louisiana Posts: 49	I called it is for emissions. I am really hesitant about bringing it in. Im serious this car run very well it will beat my 98 vert SS with my wife driving the. vert. If I drive the vert I need yo on my game but it is a very close race. Not to mention this is an economy car compared to the 98.