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SonomaJohn · 07-16-2012, 10:26 PM

To add to the warranty comment - I believe that the initial cause of the problem has to be on a covered item. So if a cooling line comes loose or plugs and the engine and or tranny burns up you have not coverage. IMO it is unlikely that you will have a covered mechanical failure on a car between 36K and 100K. The 100K warranty is a sales gimmick because it sounds good on the surface and costs GM very little because covered failures are rare.

Someone correct me if I am wrong.

John

SSGUNNER · 07-16-2012, 11:36 PM

Only mods I have which are on my sig for 8 months now and no mechanical problems of any sort.

Avenging Orange · 07-16-2012, 11:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kiss My SS

Ive wondered about this to because most of the posts are people that have problems with their cars, I suppose its like the news, no one reports good news, only bad.

Ive had ZERO issues with my SS but its not a DD but either this car seems solid...

Some people are not happy unless they have something to bitch about.

Ditto on nary an issue. Been great since day one.

cactuseater · 07-17-2012, 12:03 AM

Hyundai boast's about the 100K 10 year warranty also, and yet it excludes a ton of shit. Just a sales gimmick.

My 2011 2SS/RS runs like a bat out of hell, no real issues except the occasional slight grind to second and third (seems to be inherent in these cars with the M6). Everyday driver with Flowmaster 40's on the back end that's it. 85 miles a day. Now my wife's convertible 2011 2SS service bay warranty queen is a damn nightmare.

SS King · 07-17-2012, 12:31 AM

27k today and only issue has been oil cooler leak Fixed under warranty and replaced radiator due to pin hole leak that came out of the blue right at 26k miles in 114 degree heat also fixed under warranty. Both simple fixes 1 day at the shop total. So far so good

derklug · 07-17-2012, 12:33 AM

I can see the OP's point, even if every repair is covered under warranty, it is still a major PITA to have to take your car in every month and leave it for a few days.

Coyotekiller · 07-17-2012, 08:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SonomaJohn

To add to the warranty comment - I believe that the initial cause of the problem has to be on a covered item. So if a cooling line comes loose or plugs and the engine and or tranny burns up you have not coverage. IMO it is unlikely that you will have a covered mechanical failure on a car between 36K and 100K. The 100K warranty is a sales gimmick because it sounds good on the surface and costs GM very little because covered failures are rare.

Someone correct me if I am wrong.

John

All warranties are sales gimmicks. I know that. If they can weasel out of a warranty claim, the dealership will try to. I experienced this when dealing with Ford. Car manufacturers are out to make money.

GEN-IV · 07-17-2012, 08:52 AM

Over 10k miles and supercharged, no problems!

dkg11 · 07-17-2012, 09:05 AM

if your worried about the drivetrain your golden! cars are great... my only problems have been radio glitch and little break squeel but those minor problems are only seen in the early production #'s (like mine)

shawn18 · 07-17-2012, 09:09 AM

Check out this thread. Post #76 http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...=237537&page=4

hightower · 07-17-2012, 11:02 AM

12k no problems. Borla S-type Catback, soon to have an Airaid CAI too. Very pleased.

07-16-2012, 11:36 PM	#16
SSGUNNER Chu no guat a hasa is? Drives: 14 Jeep G Cherokee Overland HEMI Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Some where in So Cal Posts: 4,273	Only mods I have which are on my sig for 8 months now and no mechanical problems of any sort. __________________ 11 2SS/RSL99No Longer Stock (Sold) 6/19/14:AAC Plasma DRL's \| Plug n play harness \| Elite CC \| Tint: 35% & 5% \| LED Dome light \| Show-N-Go Plate Holder \| Flowmaster AT \| C.A.I. Intake \| VMAX CNC Spiral Ported TB \| Husky Splash Guards

07-17-2012, 12:31 AM	#19
SS King Drives: a Panty Dropper Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Dehi Posts: 478	27k today and only issue has been oil cooler leak Fixed under warranty and replaced radiator due to pin hole leak that came out of the blue right at 26k miles in 114 degree heat also fixed under warranty. Both simple fixes 1 day at the shop total. So far so good __________________

07-17-2012, 12:33 AM	#20
derklug Drives: 12 Boss 302 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Grand Rapids, Mi Posts: 1,369	I can see the OP's point, even if every repair is covered under warranty, it is still a major PITA to have to take your car in every month and leave it for a few days. __________________ The biggest mistakes in life come when you know exactly what you are doing.

07-17-2012, 08:52 AM	#22
GEN-IV Right Cam Drives: 2010 LS3 / 79 Z28 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Maine Posts: 508	Over 10k miles and supercharged, no problems! __________________ 2010 2SS/RS M6 CGM E-Force + 2015 1LT V6/A6

07-17-2012, 09:05 AM	#23
dkg11 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Cleveland Ohio Posts: 387 View My Garage	if your worried about the drivetrain your golden! cars are great... my only problems have been radio glitch and little break squeel but those minor problems are only seen in the early production #'s (like mine) __________________ 2010 Camaro 2SS/LS3 Magna Flow Street series Exhaust Airaid Intake+throttle body Custom tune by Bob Morreale www.thetuningschool.com QTP Electronic Exhaust cut-outs 12'' Alpine type R with 1500watts double ported box Tinted windows 392RWHP on Mustang Dyno #13933

07-16-2012, 10:26 PM	#15
SonomaJohn Drives: 2013 Camaro 2SS RS 6M Convertible Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Sonoma County, CA Posts: 68	To add to the warranty comment - I believe that the initial cause of the problem has to be on a covered item. So if a cooling line comes loose or plugs and the engine and or tranny burns up you have not coverage. IMO it is unlikely that you will have a covered mechanical failure on a car between 36K and 100K. The 100K warranty is a sales gimmick because it sounds good on the surface and costs GM very little because covered failures are rare. Someone correct me if I am wrong. John

07-17-2012, 12:03 AM	#18
cactuseater Drives: . Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: USA Posts: 856	Hyundai boast's about the 100K 10 year warranty also, and yet it excludes a ton of shit. Just a sales gimmick. My 2011 2SS/RS runs like a bat out of hell, no real issues except the occasional slight grind to second and third (seems to be inherent in these cars with the M6). Everyday driver with Flowmaster 40's on the back end that's it. 85 miles a day. Now my wife's convertible 2011 2SS service bay warranty queen is a damn nightmare.

07-17-2012, 09:09 AM	#24
shawn18 OWTATIME Drives: 1969 CaRaMo Join Date: May 2009 Location: North Carolina Posts: 3,082	Check out this thread. Post #76 http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...=237537&page=4 __________________

07-17-2012, 11:02 AM	#25
hightower LS3 Black Widow Drives: 2012 45th 2SS LS3 and 1968 Mustang Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Madison, GA Posts: 4,557	12k no problems. Borla S-type Catback, soon to have an Airaid CAI too. Very pleased. __________________ My Camaro Story