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haulass350 · 09-11-2009, 09:43 AM

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Originally Posted by o2camaross

Is your car stock? And did the dealership fix it under warranty?

it was stock at the time of the axle breaking.

Camarorss350 · 09-11-2009, 09:45 AM

well either theres more to this story or GM is being absurd, i hope a GM dude hops on here and reads this... This is something that needs to be fixed, by GM, under warranty.

2011RS/SS · 09-11-2009, 09:57 AM

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Originally Posted by mtcwby

Man, did they see you coming. I would fully expect these cars to handle 4k
clutch drops, since the launch control, that was designed by GM, sets the
engine rpms to 4200 to 4800 rpms. And the owners manual gives us directions on how to use it. Why wouldn't you expect the car to handle it?

Didn't mean to come off the way i did. I didn't know you were using launch control and I don't understand why GM even put launch control in the camaros and the corvettes know realizing shit is going to break sooner or later and that will lead to ton of claims.

I would think GM would learn from the fiasco that it caused Nissan on the GTR.

Good luck with your claim... Hope it works out for you

o2camaross · 09-11-2009, 10:39 AM

We'll see. I pm'd fbodfather so I'll see if he gets back with me in time. I see this being a big deal with these cars

ffrcobra_65 · 09-11-2009, 10:49 AM

I would at least call another dealer and get their opinion. Seriously, tire tread and exhaust mod should not even come into play in this situation. If you put a supercharger or did anything to the engine to produce a lot more power or modded the tranny, that would definitely have a downstream effect then I can understand. If your driveline/drivetrain is stock, and you are simply using the factory installed performance controls to optimize performance/traction and something breaks, I really can't understand why the dealer would not honor the warranty. This is like using the factory installed cruise control, and the throttle gets stuck or whatever, and the dealer says it is not covered under warranty because you have a CAI installed. It is BS. But then again, we do not know the entire story on this.

mtcwby · 09-11-2009, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by 2011RS/SS

Didn't mean to come off the way i did. I didn't know you were using launch control and I don't understand why GM even put launch control in the camaros and the corvettes know realizing shit is going to break sooner or later and that will lead to ton of claims.

I would think GM would learn from the fiasco that it caused Nissan on the GTR.

Good luck with your claim... Hope it works out for you

If you read the whole thread you would know that I wasn't using launch control, I was accelerating hard up an on ramp and when I shifted into 2nd the CV broke. My dealer didn't even hesitate about covering
this break, so yes, it worked out for me!

People: Please read the whole thread before throwing in your $.02 worth.

o2camaross · 09-11-2009, 12:17 PM

My story is that I was using launch control and it broke. That's the whole story.

rayhawk · 09-11-2009, 05:47 PM

Don't give up, show them you are not the only one and that this part was obviously defective. LOL about the tire wear, that is a BS excuse.

mtcwby · 09-12-2009, 06:52 PM

I almost forgot, cause I was busy driving my Camaro. Seemed like i was without her forever, but they only had it for 1 1/2 days. Great job replacing the half shaft, cleaned up all the grease for me. I have nothing but great
things to say about Davidson Gebhardt Chevrolet and their service dept, especially Gregg (service advisor) and Ryan (mechanic).
Thanks guys!!!

omegaman · 09-12-2009, 07:13 PM

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Originally Posted by o2camaross

My story is that I was using launch control and it broke. That's the whole story.

Launch Control is an approved feature designed and built for use with this vehicle. This is plainly stated in the owner's manual. Your argument should be that you were using the vehicle in exactly the manner outlined by GM in the owner's manual.

See my attached excerpt from the Camaro Owner's Manual.

Look, the owner's manual will put the sleeper hold on them.

jayson71 · 09-12-2009, 07:21 PM

Lost a drive line this week using launch control. Covered under warranty and will be repaired in a few days. I can't believe you are having this problem.

PsyDoc · 09-12-2009, 08:11 PM

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Originally Posted by omegaman

Launch Control is an approved feature designed and built for use with this vehicle. This is plainly stated in the owner's manual. Your argument should be that you were using the vehicle in exactly the manner outlined by GM in the owner's manual.

See my attached excerpt from the Camaro Owner's Manual.

Look, the owner's manual will put the sleeper hold on them.

Yes, but if you go a few pages forward, you can see that GM gives itself an out printed in the bold "Notice" section:

04ssSilverado · 09-12-2009, 08:29 PM

i have "clicking noise, 2-3 clicks when i turn left and accelerate normally.

need advice on dealer to trust, because i don't trust any of them.

omegaman · 09-12-2009, 11:34 PM

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Originally Posted by PsyDoc

Yes, but if you go a few pages forward, you can see that GM gives itself an out printed in the bold "Notice" section:

No out for GM. Launch Control a standard feature, and the driver using the feature as instructed.

Additionally, warning is for transmission damage due to shifting while car has no traction. In the OP's case, he has CV joint issue - not transmission issue.

09-11-2009, 05:47 PM	#50
rayhawk Drives: Camaro SS Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 1,060 View My Garage	Don't give up, show them you are not the only one and that this part was obviously defective. LOL about the tire wear, that is a BS excuse. __________________

09-12-2009, 06:52 PM	#51
mtcwby High on "The Camaro Life" Drives: 2010 2SS, IOM, LS3, Vortech, LG cam Join Date: May 2009 Location: Big Sandy, MT & Yuma, AZ Posts: 1,028 View My Garage	I almost forgot, cause I was busy driving my Camaro. Seemed like i was without her forever, but they only had it for 1 1/2 days. Great job replacing the half shaft, cleaned up all the grease for me. I have nothing but great things to say about Davidson Gebhardt Chevrolet and their service dept, especially Gregg (service advisor) and Ryan (mechanic). Thanks guys!!! __________________ "The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who are not."-Thomas Jefferson------Going Strong at 39,250 miles

09-12-2009, 08:29 PM	#55
04ssSilverado Drives: above `12 zl1 #780 Join Date: May 2009 Location: holly-springs,nc Posts: 197	i have "clicking noise, 2-3 clicks when i turn left and accelerate normally.need advice on dealer to trust, because i don't trust any of them.

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09-11-2009, 09:45 AM	#44
Camarorss350 camaro blogger Drives: 2010 Black on Black SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central NJ + Atlanta GA Posts: 358	well either theres more to this story or GM is being absurd, i hope a GM dude hops on here and reads this... This is something that needs to be fixed, by GM, under warranty.

09-11-2009, 10:39 AM	#46
o2camaross Drives: 2010 2SS/RS & 04 silvy Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Driving Posts: 362	We'll see. I pm'd fbodfather so I'll see if he gets back with me in time. I see this being a big deal with these cars

09-11-2009, 10:49 AM	#47
ffrcobra_65 Account Suspended Drives: SuperCharged 2SS/RS IOM MN6 Join Date: May 2009 Location: CA Posts: 5,094	I would at least call another dealer and get their opinion. Seriously, tire tread and exhaust mod should not even come into play in this situation. If you put a supercharger or did anything to the engine to produce a lot more power or modded the tranny, that would definitely have a downstream effect then I can understand. If your driveline/drivetrain is stock, and you are simply using the factory installed performance controls to optimize performance/traction and something breaks, I really can't understand why the dealer would not honor the warranty. This is like using the factory installed cruise control, and the throttle gets stuck or whatever, and the dealer says it is not covered under warranty because you have a CAI installed. It is BS. But then again, we do not know the entire story on this.

09-11-2009, 12:17 PM	#49
o2camaross Drives: 2010 2SS/RS & 04 silvy Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Driving Posts: 362	My story is that I was using launch control and it broke. That's the whole story.

09-12-2009, 07:21 PM	#53
jayson71 Drives: 2010 Victory Red Camaro Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Sacramento California Posts: 283 View My Garage	Lost a drive line this week using launch control. Covered under warranty and will be repaired in a few days. I can't believe you are having this problem.