Tally of broken output shaft VIN's - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

ssmike · 12-29-2010, 06:49 PM

If your T6060 output shaft has broken please post your VIN and whether GM repaired it under warranty. I'm trying to get an idea of VIN number range and results of warranty work for those of us that are worried that we may have ticking time bombs (VIN's under 25000)!

My car is VIN 23036 and so far so good but I'm worried that I may have one of the weak output shafts. Mine was built on 6/30/09 1 month before the production stop in July '09. GM has not come forth with any information and has left us to wait for failure and have a warranty claim. Just like most of us here that have done any mods I worry that if mine goes they might give me a hard time. Also I'd like to sink more money into suspension upgrades and maybe a tune but I don't want to be faced with a $4000 bill if my shaft goes!

I did a search and couldn't find a good source of vin numbers affected. If there was another thread on this I appologise for the repost and please direct me to the thread! If we get together and compile some data maybe we can have a better idea of which VIN's may be affected! Thanks in advance for your posts!

VIN# username

16614 hiller72
16531 rrcamaro
17711 nitromater13
14461 orangeinfernoman
13070 speeflo
14226 kimpossible
17161 carguy
13782 nuptualnemesis
14368 anolahic
14402 royalken
18934 ucf woot
9701 multi ss
4920 mercuryman96
9862 mstrfdsstr
10xxx mrgazinya
9648 tlc9193
13269 steve
17750 amwellls1
18678
18254
9691 stikSS
19687 mwt18
10872 VaderSS
18587 BlaSSt Off
12xxx Huggerorange73
12xxx Maxdmax
8243 Ls3Power
12103 BLACK10

MrGazinya · 12-29-2010, 06:57 PM

I am in the low 10,000 vin number, and I broke.. GM replaced my trans under warranty.. Thank you GM

2010 SS RS · 12-29-2010, 07:04 PM

yep you and I are screwed. Obviously mine wont be a warranty item due to mods. But on the bright side....the output shaft is only part of the problem and a new tranny would not solve the syncro problems so worry not and save up about 3K for a new one. Vin 8874 May 09

ssmike · 12-29-2010, 07:34 PM

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Originally Posted by 2010 SS RS

yep you and I are screwed. Obviously mine wont be a warranty item due to mods. But on the bright side....the output shaft is only part of the problem and a new tranny would not solve the syncro problems so worry not and save up about 3K for a new one. Vin 8874 May 09

So with all that power has your tranny held up or did you have a shaft failure?

tandtperformance · 12-29-2010, 10:29 PM

iam vin#8522 with over 600rwhp and i haven't had any thin go wrong with mine

ssmike · 12-30-2010, 07:22 AM

Good to know! Thanks! I guess in reality I'm hoping for more positive feedback like yours! I'm thinking there's probably a batch of closely numbered VIN's affected. That's why I'd like to get a tally of all the broken ones! We'll see!

2010 SS RS · 12-30-2010, 07:50 AM

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Originally Posted by ssmike

So with all that power has your tranny held up or did you have a shaft failure?

Its still working fine. 200 track runs to date. However, I dont do 6000 rpm clutch drops. I also always run with TC and stable track off. In fact I am still on my original half shafts still. I think a lot has to do with the driving habits regarding output shafts.

But my builder knows the weakness of the syncros so like I said...its a matter of time no matter how its sliced. Output shaft bearing was added subsequent to ours being produced and has corrected most of the issues with the shaft itself. Our cases are already forged for the bearing so you could bite the bullet and have one installed if you choose...but you might as well build the guts at the same time.....

ssmike · 12-30-2010, 08:51 AM

So are you saying that after VIN 25000 GM started installing the bearing?

acowherd · 12-30-2010, 09:13 AM

Broke mine at the track...let out the clutch a little too fast and it snapped. 600 rwhp and drag radials, and it was hooked up good too. Vin in the 35000 range. There was no output shaft bearing. Now I am rolling with an built RPM Tranny

POWERFREAK · 12-30-2010, 09:31 AM

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Originally Posted by acowherd

Broke mine at the track...let out the clutch a little too fast and it snapped. 600 rwhp and drag radials, and it was hooked up good too. Vin in the 35000 range. There was no output shaft bearing. Now I am rolling with an built RPM Tranny

not sure your vin matters on this one...with that setup, you'd break a lot of stock transmissions.

ssmike · 12-30-2010, 09:41 AM

Yea, that's what I was thinking!

tlc9193 · 12-30-2010, 10:41 AM

Vin 9648, broke axle shaft at track using launch contol. Stock at the time of breakage and dealer replaced with no problem.

Merc · 12-30-2010, 11:07 AM

Pumpkin is Vin # 4xxx and I broke the mainshaft. GM repaired it only.

Merc · 12-30-2010, 11:09 AM

Pumpkin is Vin # 4xxx broke mainshaft. GM repaired.

12-29-2010, 06:49 PM	#1
ssmike BL1ZZRD Drives: '16 Camaro 2SS, '20 Equinox Redline Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 7,841	Tally of broken output shaft VIN's If your T6060 output shaft has broken please post your VIN and whether GM repaired it under warranty. I'm trying to get an idea of VIN number range and results of warranty work for those of us that are worried that we may have ticking time bombs (VIN's under 25000)! My car is VIN 23036 and so far so good but I'm worried that I may have one of the weak output shafts. Mine was built on 6/30/09 1 month before the production stop in July '09. GM has not come forth with any information and has left us to wait for failure and have a warranty claim. Just like most of us here that have done any mods I worry that if mine goes they might give me a hard time. Also I'd like to sink more money into suspension upgrades and maybe a tune but I don't want to be faced with a $4000 bill if my shaft goes! I did a search and couldn't find a good source of vin numbers affected. If there was another thread on this I appologise for the repost and please direct me to the thread! If we get together and compile some data maybe we can have a better idea of which VIN's may be affected! Thanks in advance for your posts! VIN# username 16614 hiller72 16531 rrcamaro 17711 nitromater13 14461 orangeinfernoman 13070 speeflo 14226 kimpossible 17161 carguy 13782 nuptualnemesis 14368 anolahic 14402 royalken 18934 ucf woot 9701 multi ss 4920 mercuryman96 9862 mstrfdsstr 10xxx mrgazinya 9648 tlc9193 13269 steve 17750 amwellls1 18678 18254 9691 stikSS 19687 mwt18 10872 VaderSS 18587 BlaSSt Off 12xxx Huggerorange73 12xxx Maxdmax 8243 Ls3Power 12103 BLACK10 Last edited by ssmike; 08-27-2012 at 08:03 PM.

12-29-2010, 06:57 PM	#2
MrGazinya Drives: Aggressive Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Southampton, PA. Posts: 1,086	I am in the low 10,000 vin number, and I broke.. GM replaced my trans under warranty.. Thank you GM __________________ Black 2SS RS LS3 Inferno Int. '17 1LE replica 20's {MODS} KOOKS LT: Borla S-Type: Roto-Fab CAI: Hurst ST.: PFADT Stage 2, Trailing arms, Tie Rods: ECS BigBlower Cam: Fast 102mm intake: Brian Tooley racing dual spring kit: TFS pushrod set: Katech C5R timing chain: Mellings high volume oil pump: ATI Balancer: Ideal performance upgraded clutch master cylinder:Tick performance upgraded slave cylinder/throwout bearing: Mantic 9000 twin disk clutch & light weight flywheel: Tuned by Doug Ring at ECS. 475RWHP/445RWTQ.Dynapack Dyno.

12-29-2010, 07:04 PM	#3
2010 SS RS Drives: 2010 2SS/RS IBM Black Polished Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Colorado Posts: 2,106	yep you and I are screwed. Obviously mine wont be a warranty item due to mods. But on the bright side....the output shaft is only part of the problem and a new tranny would not solve the syncro problems so worry not and save up about 3K for a new one. Vin 8874 May 09 __________________ 418 Stroker, 621RWHP 648 lbs TORQUE Built by Laramie GM Auto Center Tuned by Nick at Mac Autosport. EForce SC, 2 3/4pulley,LPE dual fuel pump, JRE Twin fuel rail upgrade, posi clutch kit, RX oilcatch can and breather, Callies Compstar crankshaft and rods, Racing bearings, CP -13.8 race pistons, steel rings, Comp Cams X6 blower cam, Springs, HD timing chain and tensioner, Doug Thorley Tri Y LT headers, 89.7lb injectors, RPM rollbar, DSS1400 shafts, Simpson 5 pt harness, BMR Toe rods and trailing arms, led lights, RPM input and output shafts

12-30-2010, 09:13 AM	#9
acowherd Drives: 2010 2ss/RS 4l80. 2009 2500 HD Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Mid MO Posts: 1,826	Broke mine at the track...let out the clutch a little too fast and it snapped. 600 rwhp and drag radials, and it was hooked up good too. Vin in the 35000 range. There was no output shaft bearing. Now I am rolling with an built RPM Tranny __________________ Follow along as we build and race this 2010 Camaro! https://www.facebook.com/pages/FNSS-...75028626000379 FNSS Racing!

12-30-2010, 10:41 AM	#12
tlc9193 The Original Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Lafayette, LA Posts: 329 View My Garage	Vin 9648, broke axle shaft at track using launch contol. Stock at the time of breakage and dealer replaced with no problem. __________________ LETHAL RACING Phase V, "ECS Supercharger, Nightfury cam, Methanol Injected, Dual Fuelpumps, Kooks Headers with Hi Flow Cats, 3'' Catback Magnaflow Exhaust, Custom Tune, H & R Drop Springs,Barton Ind. STS 773 RWHP.

12-29-2010, 10:29 PM	#5
tandtperformance Drives: 2010 Camaro 2011 PACE CAR 2012 ZL1 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: frederick Posts: 969	iam vin#8522 with over 600rwhp and i haven't had any thin go wrong with mine

12-30-2010, 07:22 AM	#6
ssmike BL1ZZRD Drives: '16 Camaro 2SS, '20 Equinox Redline Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 7,841	Good to know! Thanks! I guess in reality I'm hoping for more positive feedback like yours! I'm thinking there's probably a batch of closely numbered VIN's affected. That's why I'd like to get a tally of all the broken ones! We'll see!

12-30-2010, 08:51 AM	#8
ssmike BL1ZZRD Drives: '16 Camaro 2SS, '20 Equinox Redline Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 7,841	So are you saying that after VIN 25000 GM started installing the bearing?

12-30-2010, 09:41 AM	#11
ssmike BL1ZZRD Drives: '16 Camaro 2SS, '20 Equinox Redline Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 7,841	Yea, that's what I was thinking!

12-30-2010, 11:07 AM	#13
Merc In The Circle Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SSRS IOM M6 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Abbotsford BC Canada Posts: 11,302	Pumpkin is Vin # 4xxx and I broke the mainshaft. GM repaired it only. __________________ My Build Thread

12-30-2010, 11:09 AM	#14
Merc In The Circle Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SSRS IOM M6 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Abbotsford BC Canada Posts: 11,302	Pumpkin is Vin # 4xxx broke mainshaft. GM repaired. __________________ My Build Thread

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