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PNY KLR · 10-21-2009, 08:18 AM

Hello its a sad day My camaro is in the Shop with no driveshaft!
Can anyone tell me if this has been happing to anyone else i heard a little bit of info that a handful of peoples tranny's are being recalled

I have the 2ss with 6m and i was driving home one morning all of the sudden BANG as i pulled over the damage was already done and my driveshaft was hanging it looks like the problem was the conection to the tranny now they are waiting on the word if its going to be covered???? this i dont understand ????

Scott@Bjorn3D · 10-21-2009, 08:36 AM

They have to check the computer and transmission tunes to see if they are factory tunes. If not they void the drivetrain warranty on the car and you have to pay.

PNY KLR · 10-21-2009, 08:39 AM

oh ok thank you i was worring for nothing hope it gets fixxed soon and others dont have the same problem

Rick@Metco · 10-21-2009, 11:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PNY KLR

I have the 2ss with 6m and i was driving home one morning all of the sudden BANG as i pulled over the damage was already done...

You were just driving along when the failure occurred? Have you raced your car?

Andro · 10-21-2009, 11:58 AM

What's your vin?

PNY KLR · 10-21-2009, 12:06 PM

#1297 think a bolt fell out then just a loud bang when it let loose

Kelso · 10-21-2009, 12:13 PM

even without a tune the headers mite void it...if it does their chicken S!&* but they may try to weasel out of paying...best of luck.

PNY KLR · 10-22-2009, 10:41 AM

now they sending the part to an engineer to be looked at GM calling it "suspicous" right on!!!

PNY KLR · 10-22-2009, 04:25 PM

anybody with any other related issues please let me know i want to be prepared for the worst and be able to show them iam not the only one this has affected

Merc · 10-31-2009, 11:10 AM

Did they fix it under warranty. Mine was built in the first 5000 like yours.

GQ4Life · 10-31-2009, 01:13 PM

wasnt this a common problem with certain vin#s?

Merc · 10-31-2009, 02:03 PM

Just Curious!

1CAMSS · 10-31-2009, 07:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PNY KLR

Hello its a sad day My camaro is in the Shop with no driveshaft!
Can anyone tell me if this has been happing to anyone else i heard a little bit of info that a handful of peoples tranny's are being recalled

I have the 2ss with 6m and i was driving home one morning all of the sudden BANG as i pulled over the damage was already done and my driveshaft was hanging it looks like the problem was the conection to the tranny now they are waiting on the word if its going to be covered???? this i dont understand ????

i heard there were some failures to the output shaft. i do not know if this has any thing to do with it...

http://www.autoblog.com/2009/07/13/b...ures-reported/

TwoEcho · 10-31-2009, 09:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rick@Metco

You were just driving along when the failure occurred? Have you raced your car?

This is a known issue with some 6 speed manual transmissions. As long as he hasn't tuned his car or done anything to the engine, it should be covered...

PNY KLR · 11-02-2009, 08:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mercuryman96

Did they fix it under warranty. Mine was built in the first 5000 like yours.

Nope they just called me today and said another 2 weeks before they will even find out about warranty IAM PISSED !!!!

UCF w00t · 11-04-2009, 09:42 PM

WTF?!?!?!? Are they at least providing a car in the mean time?

10on20s · 11-04-2009, 09:45 PM

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...57#post1134957

Check out my story but mine didnt fall off but twisted it

nuptualnemesis · 11-05-2009, 10:49 AM

They know which ones are bad. They replaced mine and called to say problem. GM told them to put it up on the rack and check serial number after it was finished. Said out of the bad batch. I told them I would baby it until they got a good transmission and then took it back in and swapped out the second bad transmission.

You are entitled to a rental if covered under warranty. You can rent and demand reimbursement.

They bear the burden to prove ANY modification caused the part to break, tune, power adder, etc. You can sue under the Manguson-Moss warranty act for attorney fees and damages. I can send a threat to sue letter and some follow up for $200.00. I have a web site http://divorcefor399.com
Website has lots of info. including how to view any Louisiana law on La. Legislature web site. Working on a page for advise on DWI.

IPS Brandon · 11-05-2009, 11:55 AM

The output shaft from the transmission is an issue. I have two clients whom have already broken theirs. Unfortunately there are no upgrades currently, but we are working with a machinist to develop a 300m heat treated unit to upgrade for those people who have this issue, its going to be the weak link i believe here.

We also have seen that carrier bolts back out, or twist and sheer off causing the drive-shaft to sheer or twist. Whats bad is the fact the gas tanks are back there, and defiantly will get damaged...

Here is something that is a great idea BMR is releasing this soon, an I have several kits on preorder, i think this is really a great safety device for all to consider.

JP2010SS · 11-05-2009, 02:49 PM

I just got mine back from the dealer. They installed a new tranny and the rear ficial because it was melted from the GMP exhaust they installed. Before i left the guy said it was melting because of the headers. Took them Almost 2 weeks to get it back to me. I do have HP tune, 1"7/8 long tubes , off road pipes, 25% under drive pully, and a air intake.

PNY KLR · 01-18-2010, 03:01 PM

they have decided after 2 months they will fix it under warranty !!! the reason it took so long is because cutbacks. They had to send my driveshaft out to another company (metal specialists) and found imperfections in the metal my number is 1297 hope i was the only one that was a painful 2 months!

GeorgeInNePa · 01-18-2010, 08:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PNY KLR

they have decided after 2 months they will fix it under warranty !!! the reason it took so long is because cutbacks. They had to send my driveshaft out to another company (metal specialists) and found imperfections in the metal my number is 1297 hope i was the only one that was a painful 2 months!

2 months, just to decide if they will honor the warranty...

Outstanding.

GM brass wonders why they have a problem selling cars.

BackinBlackSS/RS · 01-18-2010, 08:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PNY KLR

they have decided after 2 months they will fix it under warranty !!! the reason it took so long is because cutbacks. They had to send my driveshaft out to another company (metal specialists) and found imperfections in the metal my number is 1297 hope i was the only one that was a painful 2 months!

Two months?? This happened 10/21/09. It has been 3 months!!!!!!!!!!!!!
You've been without this car since October 21st? What a bunch of crap!!

Bear · 01-18-2010, 09:42 PM

This needs to be addressed by someone up high. Three months is RIDICULOUS for any answer from GM. ALL these issues with the drivetrain are making me seriously doubt buying the car.

A To Z Marine · 12-14-2010, 05:50 AM

i have broken 2 sets of bolts 1 coupler and twisted 1 driveshaft all replaced under warranty .I only have 5200 miles on the car it will be a year old 12/29/10. Im afraid to thrash on it and break again it seems that the bolts holding the coupler to the rear start to bend to the point they break.Does anyone have a fix for this i dont want to lemon the car but what good is it if you cant drive it for what it was built for.After all this car has a comp mode in the computer never been drag raced just wild burn outs.

10-21-2009, 08:36 AM	#2
Scott@Bjorn3D Drives: Kami, 2013 2SS LS3 Luvin Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Eufaula, Alabama Posts: 5,380	They have to check the computer and transmission tunes to see if they are factory tunes. If not they void the drivetrain warranty on the car and you have to pay. __________________

10-21-2009, 08:39 AM	#3
PNY KLR Drives: 2010 Camaro ss/rs #1297 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Regina, Sask. Posts: 39	oh ok thank you i was worring for nothing hope it gets fixxed soon and others dont have the same problem __________________ Own - 2010 2SS/RS SIM Racing Stripes - 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland - 1957 Chevy 2 Dr Coupe Owned - 92 Z-24 - 95 Saturn - 89 Toyota Supra - 85 Toyota 1/4 Ton - 64 Chevy Nova 2 Dr Sport coupe (First Car 3 on the tree)

10-21-2009, 11:58 AM	#5
Andro NOICE!!! ™ Drives: Force Fed 427 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: GOT BOOST? Posts: 5,224 View My Garage	What's your vin? __________________

10-21-2009, 12:06 PM	#6
PNY KLR Drives: 2010 Camaro ss/rs #1297 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Regina, Sask. Posts: 39	#1297 think a bolt fell out then just a loud bang when it let loose __________________ Own - 2010 2SS/RS SIM Racing Stripes - 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland - 1957 Chevy 2 Dr Coupe Owned - 92 Z-24 - 95 Saturn - 89 Toyota Supra - 85 Toyota 1/4 Ton - 64 Chevy Nova 2 Dr Sport coupe (First Car 3 on the tree)

10-21-2009, 12:13 PM	#7
Kelso Drives: 99 camaro Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Tivoli, Tx Posts: 223	even without a tune the headers mite void it...if it does their chicken S!&* but they may try to weasel out of paying...best of luck. __________________ Soon to own: 1SS CGM M6

10-21-2009, 08:18 AM	#1
PNY KLR Drives: 2010 Camaro ss/rs #1297 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Regina, Sask. Posts: 39	Output Driveshaft Twisted Hello its a sad day My camaro is in the Shop with no driveshaft! Can anyone tell me if this has been happing to anyone else i heard a little bit of info that a handful of peoples tranny's are being recalled I have the 2ss with 6m and i was driving home one morning all of the sudden BANG as i pulled over the damage was already done and my driveshaft was hanging it looks like the problem was the conection to the tranny now they are waiting on the word if its going to be covered???? this i dont understand ???? __________________ Own - 2010 2SS/RS SIM Racing Stripes - 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland - 1957 Chevy 2 Dr Coupe Owned - 92 Z-24 - 95 Saturn - 89 Toyota Supra - 85 Toyota 1/4 Ton - 64 Chevy Nova 2 Dr Sport coupe (First Car 3 on the tree)

10-22-2009, 10:41 AM	#8
PNY KLR Drives: 2010 Camaro ss/rs #1297 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Regina, Sask. Posts: 39	now they sending the part to an engineer to be looked at GM calling it "suspicous" right on!!! __________________ Own - 2010 2SS/RS SIM Racing Stripes - 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland - 1957 Chevy 2 Dr Coupe Owned - 92 Z-24 - 95 Saturn - 89 Toyota Supra - 85 Toyota 1/4 Ton - 64 Chevy Nova 2 Dr Sport coupe (First Car 3 on the tree)

10-22-2009, 04:25 PM	#9
PNY KLR Drives: 2010 Camaro ss/rs #1297 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Regina, Sask. Posts: 39	anybody with any other related issues please let me know i want to be prepared for the worst and be able to show them iam not the only one this has affected __________________ Own - 2010 2SS/RS SIM Racing Stripes - 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland - 1957 Chevy 2 Dr Coupe Owned - 92 Z-24 - 95 Saturn - 89 Toyota Supra - 85 Toyota 1/4 Ton - 64 Chevy Nova 2 Dr Sport coupe (First Car 3 on the tree)

10-31-2009, 11:10 AM	#10
Merc COTW 12/5/11 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SSRS IOM Join Date: May 2009 Location: Abbotsford BC Canada Posts: 6,432	Did they fix it under warranty. Mine was built in the first 5000 like yours.

10-31-2009, 01:13 PM	#11
GQ4Life Drives: 2010 Camaro SS LS3 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Fishkill, NY Posts: 3,940 View My Garage	wasnt this a common problem with certain vin#s? __________________

10-31-2009, 02:03 PM	#12
Merc COTW 12/5/11 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SSRS IOM Join Date: May 2009 Location: Abbotsford BC Canada Posts: 6,432	Just Curious!

11-04-2009, 09:42 PM	#16
UCF w00t Geek Drives: IOM 2010 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Orlando Posts: 4,456	WTF?!?!?!? Are they at least providing a car in the mean time?

11-04-2009, 09:45 PM	#17
10on20s Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS RS IOM White stipes Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Lake Jackson, Texas Posts: 45 View My Garage	http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...57#post1134957 Check out my story but mine didnt fall off but twisted it __________________ 2010 Camaro 2SS LMR Slayer 540HP This is my second 2010 David

11-05-2009, 10:49 AM	#18
nuptualnemesis NuptualNemesis Drives: Silver 1SS M6 - 480hp 11.57/120.79 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Baton Rouge, LA www.Divorcefor399.com Posts: 285 View My Garage	They know which ones are bad. They replaced mine and called to say problem. GM told them to put it up on the rack and check serial number after it was finished. Said out of the bad batch. I told them I would baby it until they got a good transmission and then took it back in and swapped out the second bad transmission. You are entitled to a rental if covered under warranty. You can rent and demand reimbursement. They bear the burden to prove ANY modification caused the part to break, tune, power adder, etc. You can sue under the Manguson-Moss warranty act for attorney fees and damages. I can send a threat to sue letter and some follow up for $200.00. I have a web site http://divorcefor399.com Website has lots of info. including how to view any Louisiana law on La. Legislature web site. Working on a page for advise on DWI.

11-05-2009, 11:55 AM	#19
IPS Brandon Drives: 2010 Camaro SS black Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Columbus Ohio Posts: 900	The output shaft from the transmission is an issue. I have two clients whom have already broken theirs. Unfortunately there are no upgrades currently, but we are working with a machinist to develop a 300m heat treated unit to upgrade for those people who have this issue, its going to be the weak link i believe here. We also have seen that carrier bolts back out, or twist and sheer off causing the drive-shaft to sheer or twist. Whats bad is the fact the gas tanks are back there, and defiantly will get damaged... Here is something that is a great idea BMR is releasing this soon, an I have several kits on preorder, i think this is really a great safety device for all to consider.

11-05-2009, 02:49 PM	#20
JP2010SS Drives: 2010 Camaro SS2 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Lake Jackson TX Posts: 45	I just got mine back from the dealer. They installed a new tranny and the rear ficial because it was melted from the GMP exhaust they installed. Before i left the guy said it was melting because of the headers. Took them Almost 2 weeks to get it back to me. I do have HP tune, 1"7/8 long tubes , off road pipes, 25% under drive pully, and a air intake.

01-18-2010, 03:01 PM	#21
PNY KLR Drives: 2010 Camaro ss/rs #1297 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Regina, Sask. Posts: 39	they have decided after 2 months they will fix it under warranty !!! the reason it took so long is because cutbacks. They had to send my driveshaft out to another company (metal specialists) and found imperfections in the metal my number is 1297 hope i was the only one that was a painful 2 months! __________________ Own - 2010 2SS/RS SIM Racing Stripes - 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland - 1957 Chevy 2 Dr Coupe Owned - 92 Z-24 - 95 Saturn - 89 Toyota Supra - 85 Toyota 1/4 Ton - 64 Chevy Nova 2 Dr Sport coupe (First Car 3 on the tree)

01-18-2010, 09:42 PM	#24
Bear Drives: 2012 IBM 2SS/RS Join Date: May 2009 Location: Long Island, New York Posts: 316	This needs to be addressed by someone up high. Three months is RIDICULOUS for any answer from GM. ALL these issues with the drivetrain are making me seriously doubt buying the car. __________________ Back in the Game.

12-14-2010, 05:50 AM	#25
A To Z Marine Drives: 2010 camaro 1ss black 6 speeo Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: levittown pa Posts: 3	i have broken 2 sets of bolts 1 coupler and twisted 1 driveshaft all replaced under warranty .I only have 5200 miles on the car it will be a year old 12/29/10. Im afraid to thrash on it and break again it seems that the bolts holding the coupler to the rear start to bend to the point they break.Does anyone have a fix for this i dont want to lemon the car but what good is it if you cant drive it for what it was built for.After all this car has a comp mode in the computer never been drag raced just wild burn outs.

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