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jtcamaro · 02-23-2011, 05:53 PM

If there is an engineer there who can fix my front end

pnyklr · 02-24-2011, 01:24 PM

The reason I ask is it would be a good opportunity to point out the problem to the folks from GM who are attending.

I am pretty sure Scott Settlemire will be there and I would bend his ear about this problem.

Just a thought.

-Funk

jtcamaro · 02-24-2011, 02:07 PM

Freeman: Agreed - we need ALL need to complete the form if we want this issue resolved. Here is the link again:

All - please take the time to fill out the SafeCar.gov online complaint form. This is very important and will allow the government to investigate the issue.

https://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/ivoq/online.cfm

Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT)

BloodUSMC · 03-02-2011, 02:09 PM

anyone with 2011 having this problem? Im getting my car soon I hope it doesnt have it.

jtcamaro · 03-02-2011, 02:18 PM

Good news!! Chevy took my car this morning to replace the strut mounts per GM's request (after several phone calls and hours on the phone with the Exec Center in Detroit, I also think opening the ticket with NHTSA also helped). I just received a call from them that it was completed so I am heading out now to take a test drive. The dealer said there was definitely an issue with the old strut mounts. The new strut mounts (as documented earlier in this forum) have a new design to eliminate noise.

Stay tuned.

Jeff

Jayhawk500 · 03-02-2011, 02:25 PM

So will GM issue a TSB or a recall? That's the real question.

Lynnspeed · 03-02-2011, 03:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BloodUSMC

anyone with 2011 having this problem? Im getting my car soon I hope it doesnt have it.

I have a 2011 2LT/RS that has the problem..... not happy!:(

Lynnspeed · 03-02-2011, 03:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jtcamaro

Good news!! Chevy took my car this morning to replace the strut mounts per GM's request (after several phone calls and hours on the phone with the Exec Center in Detroit, I also think opening the ticket with NHTSA also helped). I just received a call from them that it was completed so I am heading out now to take a test drive. The dealer said there was definitely an issue with the old strut mounts. The new strut mounts (as documented earlier in this forum) have a new design to eliminate noise.

Stay tuned.

Jeff

Can't wait to hear the results.... good luck!

jtcamaro · 03-02-2011, 03:59 PM

I just completed the test drive of my car after the dealer replaced the strut mounts and the car now drives like new and steering even seems much tighter. When I looked at the old strut mounts the bearings seemed worn with a lot of dirt lodged in it and it was definitely not smooth when turining it, there was a lot of friction and also had some play in it as well, it was definitely not tight. The true test will be to see if it stays like this or if the problem reoccurs over time.

GM Exec Center actually called while I was at the dealer so I need to follow up with them to let them know this seemed to correct the problem. Hopefully this will result in an updated TSB instead of the previous one that said this noise was a normal condition.

As for the 2011 Camaro's, they gave me a 2011 LTS to use as a loaner and I can tell you first hand that they have the same problem. If anything it felt worse to me.

I am not sure if this will correct all of these clunking issues but this is definitley good news and seemed ot have corrected my issue!!!

I will keep posting updates to let you all know how the new strut mounts are doing. At this point you need to contact GM, open a case, and reference this case.

Jeff

68/2010 · 03-02-2011, 07:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jtcamaro

I just completed the test drive of my car after the dealer replaced the strut mounts and the car now drives like new and steering even seems much tighter. When I looked at the old strut mounts the bearings seemed worn with a lot of dirt lodged in it and it was definitely not smooth when turining it, there was a lot of friction and also had some play in it as well, it was definitely not tight. The true test will be to see if it stays like this or if the problem reoccurs over time.

GM Exec Center actually called while I was at the dealer so I need to follow up with them to let them know this seemed to correct the problem. Hopefully this will result in an updated TSB instead of the previous one that said this noise was a normal condition.

As for the 2011 Camaro's, they gave me a 2011 LTS to use as a loaner and I can tell you first hand that they have the same problem. If anything it felt worse to me.

I am not sure if this will correct all of these clunking issues but this is definitley good news and seemed ot have corrected my issue!!!

I will keep posting updates to let you all know how the new strut mounts are doing. At this point you need to contact GM, open a case, and reference this case.

Jeff

That's what someone told me this weekend that they thought it might be the strut mounts. I'm hopeing this is it and they are going to do something about it. We paid alot of money for these cars and they need to drive right. That's so much for the infor.

bluedevil02 · 03-03-2011, 04:22 PM

I have the same problem...only thing is i'm dropped on eibach sways and prokit...anyone take there lowered camaro into the dealer yet? that has this issue...

jtcamaro · 03-03-2011, 06:54 PM

It was torture trying to get them to fix my stock SS so I would be surprised if they replace the strut mounts after the front suspension was modified.

Good Luck.

bluedevil02 · 03-03-2011, 09:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jtcamaro

It was torture trying to get them to fix my stock SS so I would be surprised if they replace the strut mounts after the front suspension was modified.

Good Luck.

dang

well i guess it wont hurt maybe its a bolt etc...hopefully theyll replace my strut mounts...who knows what theyll say...

bluedevil02 · 03-04-2011, 10:13 AM

Well took it in and turns out eibach sway nut was loose n dealer fixed it for free so no more clunk

03-02-2011, 02:25 PM	#300
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02-23-2011, 05:53 PM	#295
jtcamaro Drives: 2010 Chevy Camaro SS2 RS Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Old Bridge, NJ Posts: 29	If there is an engineer there who can fix my front end

02-24-2011, 01:24 PM	#296
pnyklr Drives: A Gift From My Wife Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Powder Springs, GA Posts: 1,557	The reason I ask is it would be a good opportunity to point out the problem to the folks from GM who are attending. I am pretty sure Scott Settlemire will be there and I would bend his ear about this problem. Just a thought. -Funk

02-24-2011, 02:07 PM	#297
jtcamaro Drives: 2010 Chevy Camaro SS2 RS Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Old Bridge, NJ Posts: 29	Freeman: Agreed - we need ALL need to complete the form if we want this issue resolved. Here is the link again: All - please take the time to fill out the SafeCar.gov online complaint form. This is very important and will allow the government to investigate the issue. https://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/ivoq/online.cfm Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT)

03-02-2011, 02:09 PM	#298
BloodUSMC Blood Sucking War Machine Drives: Black 2011 Camaro 2LT/RS - A6 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Northern, NJ Posts: 661	anyone with 2011 having this problem? Im getting my car soon I hope it doesnt have it.

03-02-2011, 02:18 PM	#299
jtcamaro Drives: 2010 Chevy Camaro SS2 RS Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Old Bridge, NJ Posts: 29	Good news!! Chevy took my car this morning to replace the strut mounts per GM's request (after several phone calls and hours on the phone with the Exec Center in Detroit, I also think opening the ticket with NHTSA also helped). I just received a call from them that it was completed so I am heading out now to take a test drive. The dealer said there was definitely an issue with the old strut mounts. The new strut mounts (as documented earlier in this forum) have a new design to eliminate noise. Stay tuned. Jeff

03-02-2011, 03:59 PM	#303
jtcamaro Drives: 2010 Chevy Camaro SS2 RS Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Old Bridge, NJ Posts: 29	I just completed the test drive of my car after the dealer replaced the strut mounts and the car now drives like new and steering even seems much tighter. When I looked at the old strut mounts the bearings seemed worn with a lot of dirt lodged in it and it was definitely not smooth when turining it, there was a lot of friction and also had some play in it as well, it was definitely not tight. The true test will be to see if it stays like this or if the problem reoccurs over time. GM Exec Center actually called while I was at the dealer so I need to follow up with them to let them know this seemed to correct the problem. Hopefully this will result in an updated TSB instead of the previous one that said this noise was a normal condition. As for the 2011 Camaro's, they gave me a 2011 LTS to use as a loaner and I can tell you first hand that they have the same problem. If anything it felt worse to me. I am not sure if this will correct all of these clunking issues but this is definitley good news and seemed ot have corrected my issue!!! I will keep posting updates to let you all know how the new strut mounts are doing. At this point you need to contact GM, open a case, and reference this case. Jeff

03-03-2011, 04:22 PM	#305
bluedevil02 Drives: 2LT/RS Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: San Antonio Posts: 844	I have the same problem...only thing is i'm dropped on eibach sways and prokit...anyone take there lowered camaro into the dealer yet? that has this issue...

03-03-2011, 06:54 PM	#306
jtcamaro Drives: 2010 Chevy Camaro SS2 RS Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Old Bridge, NJ Posts: 29	It was torture trying to get them to fix my stock SS so I would be surprised if they replace the strut mounts after the front suspension was modified. Good Luck.

03-04-2011, 10:13 AM	#308
bluedevil02 Drives: 2LT/RS Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: San Antonio Posts: 844	Well took it in and turns out eibach sway nut was loose n dealer fixed it for free so no more clunk