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Bonemaro · 09-25-2009, 10:50 AM

As reported on Homepage.

GM has issued the following service bulletin for 1) HVAC system reprogram, 2) rear spoiler fastening, and 3) engine harness inspection/repair.

The reprogramming of the HVAC system is to prevent HVAC evaporator freeze-up after extended highway drives. The rear spoiler service is to fasten the (sometimes loose) nuts used to attach the rear spoiler to the trunk kid, and only applies to VINs A9126194 or lower. And the engine harness inspection ensures that the heater hose clamps are not touching the harness bracket.

Though these are not recalls or critical services, it's suggested that if/when your car is in for service or maintenance, to have these services performed (if applicable).

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wullger · 09-25-2009, 11:07 AM

Does that qualify as a 'recall', or is it just a service bulletin? Gotta be careful when tossing the 'r' word around. People blow things way out of proportion.

Bonemaro · 09-25-2009, 11:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wullger

Does that qualify as a 'recall', or is it just a service bulletin? Gotta be careful when tossing the 'r' word around. People blow things way out of proportion.

The guy at the GM dealership said it not me

However the paperwork does say bulletin

PQ · 09-25-2009, 11:13 AM

OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOld news.

Glad you finally got it though.

DDustiNN · 09-25-2009, 11:15 AM

Any pics? If this is old, I must've missed it somehow. I didn't notice anything unusual when I had my fuse box open

Just curious what exactly this is...

PQ · 09-25-2009, 11:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DDustiNN

Any pics? If this is old, I must've missed it somehow. I didn't notice anything unusual when I had my fuse box open

Just curious what exactly this is...

The part he took his car in for is not old news. I was refering to the recall he referenced.

OT, I get a smile when I see your username. I'm just glad you got your ride back.

rolnslo · 09-25-2009, 12:11 PM

Guess I'll add this to my list of things to bring mine in for. My VIN falls into the range for the HVAC update and I might as well have them apply loctite to the spoiler nuts. So far, the only thing I planned to bring mine in for is the PDIM update so my USB port works right all the time.

cliffy · 09-25-2009, 12:19 PM

Well Ive got news for them, I've got a 29000 VIN range and those spoiler bolts were not very tight at all so I snugged them up a little

tommyn2 · 09-25-2009, 01:24 PM

This is crazy! I just read this. My heater line actually got torn and I had to have my car towed in at about 1200 miles because of it. Radiator fluid was everywhere! Then I had to wait 1 month and a half on the heater line to come in. They never mentioned this.

bartking · 09-25-2009, 05:56 PM

Wow my dealer was right on it... I got my HVAC re done today when I came in to check out my trunk release.

Bumblebee10 · 09-25-2009, 06:11 PM

Is the HVAC problem only for v8's?

67 GTO · 09-25-2009, 06:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bumblebee10

Is the HVAC problem only for v8's?

No, all Camaro's that fall in the vin range. Check the first post for vin #

aldaran · 09-25-2009, 07:07 PM

So what is the VIN range? Is it number 1 through 136,648? Are they estimating that many to be produced with these issues?

ssmike · 09-25-2009, 07:32 PM

Just had mine done today. Was in for a passenger window problem so they took care of these also!

iflylow · 09-25-2009, 08:14 PM

My service mgr told me the HVAC reprogram may be flawed and could cause further damage. Anyone else heard something similar?

His suggestion was to wait a week or so for an updated program to come out.

domano 68 · 09-25-2009, 08:16 PM

I assume there would not be a charge for this if I brought my car for these 3 issues only?

TIA!

GangGreen · 09-25-2009, 08:22 PM

My passenger window was acting up too, wouldnt work for a day. I also heard a rattling in the trunk deck where the spoiler is attached when i opened it the other day!!! Sounded like a loose nut in there.

RedRaider · 09-25-2009, 09:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aldaran

So what is the VIN range? Is it number 1 through 136,648? Are they estimating that many to be produced with these issues?

1 through 36648.

Buckbo · 09-25-2009, 09:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wullger

Does that qualify as a 'recall', or is it just a service bulletin? Gotta be careful when tossing the 'r' word around. People blow things way out of proportion.

Sounds like one of those "silent recalls". The ones where they don't notify you to take your car in but you ask they'll fix it. They usually don't send out recall notices unless it's safety related.

shakenbake · 09-25-2009, 11:59 PM

Got both of mine taken care of today... took it in for the loose spoiler and they took care of the HVAC at the same time

NotAnInsider · 09-26-2009, 03:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tommyn2

This is crazy! I just read this. My heater line actually got torn and I had to have my car towed in at about 1200 miles because of it. Radiator fluid was everywhere! Then I had to wait 1 month and a half on the heater line to come in. They never mentioned this.

Well the bulletin was only released on Wednesday to dealers officially.

Schlok · 09-26-2009, 09:12 AM

Had 3 of my spoiler nuts fall off already, took it to the dealership and they looked at my crosseyed, so I put them back on myself, but another one fell off that is behind the carpet on the trunk lid...grrrrr

Bell040 · 09-26-2009, 10:25 AM

6 spoiler nuts?

i thought there were only 4?

camarolt76 · 09-26-2009, 12:15 PM

I already had to tighten up the nuts on my rear spoiler as well. I will need to get the engine harness position inspected and the HVAC reprogramed the next time mine is in for service.

HGodel · 09-26-2009, 01:19 PM

Thank you for the info; will check when vehicle lands. Howard.

09-25-2009, 10:50 AM	#1
Bonemaro Drives: 2010 Camaro 1SS Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Southgate, Mi. Posts: 36	GM bulletin: HVAC system reprogram / rear spoiler repair / engine harness inspection As reported on Homepage. GM has issued the following service bulletin for 1) HVAC system reprogram, 2) rear spoiler fastening, and 3) engine harness inspection/repair. The reprogramming of the HVAC system is to prevent HVAC evaporator freeze-up after extended highway drives. The rear spoiler service is to fasten the (sometimes loose) nuts used to attach the rear spoiler to the trunk kid, and only applies to VINs A9126194 or lower. And the engine harness inspection ensures that the heater hose clamps are not touching the harness bracket. Though these are not recalls or critical services, it's suggested that if/when your car is in for service or maintenance, to have these services performed (if applicable).

09-25-2009, 11:07 AM	#2
wullger For Thor! Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Tyler, Texas Posts: 1,028	Does that qualify as a 'recall', or is it just a service bulletin? Gotta be careful when tossing the 'r' word around. People blow things way out of proportion. __________________ 2SS/RS IBM A6, White Rallies 1100, Preliminary order accepted: 4/30/09 2000, Order accepted by GM: ~6/30/09 3000, Order accepted by production control: 6/30/09 3300, Order scheduled for production: 7/15/09 TPW of 7/27! 3400, Order Broadcast: 7/22/09 3800, Produced: 7/28/09 #30334!! 4B00, Bayed (likely having stripes put on): 7/30/09 4200, Shipped!: 8/5/09 6000, DELIVERED! 8/18/09

09-25-2009, 11:15 AM	#5
DDustiNN got his Camaro back :D Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Canton, MI Posts: 1,850	Any pics? If this is old, I must've missed it somehow. I didn't notice anything unusual when I had my fuse box open Just curious what exactly this is... __________________

09-25-2009, 12:11 PM	#7
rolnslo Thanks GM! Drives: 2010 1LT/RS M6 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 2,200 View My Garage	Guess I'll add this to my list of things to bring mine in for. My VIN falls into the range for the HVAC update and I might as well have them apply loctite to the spoiler nuts. So far, the only thing I planned to bring mine in for is the PDIM update so my USB port works right all the time. __________________ 1LT/RS w/MT - Victory Red/Black - #22209 Photo Album... Journal (mods/mpg/dyno...)

09-25-2009, 12:19 PM	#8
cliffy Chevy Power Forever Drives: 1970 Chevelle SS454, 2010 SSRS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Peoria AZ Posts: 296	Well Ive got news for them, I've got a 29000 VIN range and those spoiler bolts were not very tight at all so I snugged them up a little __________________ Cliffy

09-25-2009, 01:24 PM	#9
tommyn2 Drives: 2010 2SS RS SIM Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: North Austin Posts: 59	This is crazy! I just read this. My heater line actually got torn and I had to have my car towed in at about 1200 miles because of it. Radiator fluid was everywhere! Then I had to wait 1 month and a half on the heater line to come in. They never mentioned this. __________________ 2010 SIM 2SS RS Flowmaster Cat-back System 409S American Thunder

09-25-2009, 05:56 PM	#10
bartking Now on Pirelli Scorpions Drives: 2010 Camaro 2LT/RS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 197	Wow my dealer was right on it... I got my HVAC re done today when I came in to check out my trunk release. __________________ 2LT/RS RJT/grey automatic, midnight silver wheels. Event code 6000 5/30/09 OMG words just cant describe my joy and the car's OMGness.

09-25-2009, 06:11 PM	#11
Bumblebee10 Bumblebee10 Drives: 2LT Rally Yellow Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Land O Lakes,Fl Posts: 52 View My Garage	Is the HVAC problem only for v8's? __________________

09-25-2009, 07:07 PM	#13
aldaran Drives: 2000 Camaro & 2005 Silverado Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 144	So what is the VIN range? Is it number 1 through 136,648? Are they estimating that many to be produced with these issues?

09-25-2009, 07:32 PM	#14
ssmike My therapy Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Red Jewel Tintcoat Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 380	Just had mine done today. Was in for a passenger window problem so they took care of these also!

09-25-2009, 08:14 PM	#15
iflylow Drives: 03 2500HD, 2SS/RS CGM, C-130H3 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: IL Posts: 17	My service mgr told me the HVAC reprogram may be flawed and could cause further damage. Anyone else heard something similar? His suggestion was to wait a week or so for an updated program to come out.

09-25-2009, 08:16 PM	#16
domano 68 Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: SE Posts: 412 View My Garage	I assume there would not be a charge for this if I brought my car for these 3 issues only? TIA! __________________

09-25-2009, 08:22 PM	#17
GangGreen Drives: Victory Red LT RS Born:3/3/09 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: VEGA$ BABY Posts: 104	My passenger window was acting up too, wouldnt work for a day. I also heard a rattling in the trunk deck where the spoiler is attached when i opened it the other day!!! Sounded like a loose nut in there.

09-25-2009, 11:59 PM	#20
shakenbake Drives: 2010 2LT RS Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Elk Grove, Ca Posts: 16	Got both of mine taken care of today... took it in for the loose spoiler and they took care of the HVAC at the same time __________________ BOOMER SOONER!!! GOTTA RESPECT THE HEISMAN!!!

09-26-2009, 09:12 AM	#22
Schlok Drives: 2010 Camaro SS VR M6 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Arlington, VA Crystal City Posts: 23	Had 3 of my spoiler nuts fall off already, took it to the dealership and they looked at my crosseyed, so I put them back on myself, but another one fell off that is behind the carpet on the trunk lid...grrrrr

09-26-2009, 10:25 AM	#23
Bell040 2G1FT1EW2A9101691 Drives: 2SS/RS - Black - GFX Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Alabama Posts: 1,067 View My Garage	6 spoiler nuts? i thought there were only 4? __________________ Ordered: 10-13-08 Built: 3-30-09 (#1691) Recieved: 6-12-09

09-26-2009, 12:15 PM	#24
camarolt76 2SS/RS Black/CGM Stripes Drives: 88 Iroc, 76 Camaro, 2010 SS/RS Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Hampton Roads Virginia Posts: 386 View My Garage	I already had to tighten up the nuts on my rear spoiler as well. I will need to get the engine harness position inspected and the HVAC reprogramed the next time mine is in for service. __________________ 2SS/RS Black with CGM Rally Stripes (#8575) Built on 8th of May, Delivered 10 June 2010.

09-26-2009, 01:19 PM	#25
HGodel Drives: 2004 Monte Carlo SS Supercharg Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Westchester NY Posts: 3	Gm Bulletin(s) Thank you for the info; will check when vehicle lands. Howard.

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