Potential Huge Problem.... 2010 Camaro Nose Cracks (UPDATE: NOT A PROBLEM AT ALL!) - Page 9 - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

Silver Streak · 05-03-2009, 11:55 AM

It is isolated until more happen. So this is isolated now. Let's not all freak out before it is time. If it keeps happening then we should get mad, but until then make a note and move on!

GrnMchin · 05-03-2009, 11:55 AM

Interesting, Suzuki had plastic issues with Katana mirrors in the early 90's that ended up being an issue with the polymer not the design. The plastic would shrink over time causing the plastic to crack. Could be a combination of speed and polymer.

Not really worried about it.

I'm sure it will get fixed.

PsyDoc · 05-03-2009, 11:58 AM

The nice thing about posts like this is that it lets people know what to keep an eye on as well as informing GM about issues that were not revealed through development and testing. If GM sees this thread, they may do some additional testing and, if it's not an isolated occurrence, possibly even tweak the mold to address the issue so it does not become a something that plagues 50k+ Camaros.

camaro67 · 05-03-2009, 12:01 PM

maybe its the wheel hopping causing these cracks .i bet all those avis rental cars dont have cracks. my old 67 no cracks no wheel hop no launch control .

BLUEMARO · 05-03-2009, 12:03 PM

I can't believe this!!!! This is freaking unbelievable!

Teleplayer · 05-03-2009, 12:04 PM

That looks nasty !!
I'll give my engineering opinion on this. If this in fact happened from some high speed runs, then it is very likely it will eventually show up on all of the cars. It's a highly stressed area which will fatique with time and develop cracks. An accumulation of wind forces, road bumps and heat/cold cycles will start the process. And who knows how far that crack is going to travel?
I'm not trying to be negative about it, just giving my opinion. It's a darn shame and I hope I am wrong.
I would think a brace could be developed to keep the center part of the nose from moving.

Evotion · 05-03-2009, 12:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FirstLSK

I don't think that anyone has said this yet but... THANK YOU Nine Ball for posting this.

I really hope that issues like this get posted for every component failure that occurs from every production Camaro. Why? Because it reinforces your argument if your fascia crack 3 years from now and the dealer tries to deny warrany.

As other have stated, this is not a 155 issue, but a component fatigue issue. As much as GM monitors this site, I am sure that they are already aware of the issue.

To my fellow Camaro pre-order enthusiasts, I would just recommend that you keep a keen eye on this area of your car. I know I will be.

x1000

We can all hope GM is trolling the boards today.

SSOOCH · 05-03-2009, 12:13 PM

Frack! It's like the Galactica, one more jump and she'll fall apart!! LOL

Stevo · 05-03-2009, 12:14 PM

Funny, now I feel fortunate that my car is limited to 118 MPH!

Zabo · 05-03-2009, 12:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SSOOCH

Frack! It's like the Galactica, one more jump and she'll fall apart!! LOL

At least we know that the Camaro won't break it's back at 155..

Right guise?

Guise?

:(

hellraiser · 05-03-2009, 12:23 PM

Yes! Thankyou nineball, Those pictures are scary..

MerlinZero · 05-03-2009, 12:25 PM

Well this was posted by a person, stating an observation from other people... even the OP doesnt know all the details. Could it be possible they well.... had a fener bender or something and just aren't disclosing it? Yeah i know there probably would be more paint damage or whatever. But no one knows for sure what happened.

Stevo · 05-03-2009, 12:25 PM

Seems cracks in plastic get more interest than the car that zapped it's battery wire and stopped in its tracks.

SpeedDemon · 05-03-2009, 12:25 PM

how bout you take it back and have them fix it, i wouldn't tell them i was going that fast though.....lol.

05-03-2009, 11:55 AM	#113
Silver Streak Drives: 2008 Cobalt SS/TC Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: New Smyrna Bch. Florida Posts: 1,449 View My Garage	It is isolated until more happen. So this is isolated now. Let's not all freak out before it is time. If it keeps happening then we should get mad, but until then make a note and move on! __________________ *"What? You wanna lay the fate of the world on that kids Camaro? That's cool!"* *"The future is in the windshield, not the rear-view mirror!"* *"If you haven't gone a 175 mph on land, you haven't lived! That's just a fact!" - Ricky Bobby*

05-03-2009, 11:55 AM	#114
GrnMchin Not easy being Green Drives: 67 Nova SS Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Olympia, WA Posts: 2,256	Interesting, Suzuki had plastic issues with Katana mirrors in the early 90's that ended up being an issue with the polymer not the design. The plastic would shrink over time causing the plastic to crack. Could be a combination of speed and polymer. Not really worried about it. I'm sure it will get fixed. __________________ The 68 Camaro build project

05-03-2009, 12:04 PM	#118
Teleplayer Drives: 92 Bonnie SSEI - 2010 GT Soon Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Boston Posts: 268	That looks nasty !! I'll give my engineering opinion on this. If this in fact happened from some high speed runs, then it is very likely it will eventually show up on all of the cars. It's a highly stressed area which will fatique with time and develop cracks. An accumulation of wind forces, road bumps and heat/cold cycles will start the process. And who knows how far that crack is going to travel? I'm not trying to be negative about it, just giving my opinion. It's a darn shame and I hope I am wrong. I would think a brace could be developed to keep the center part of the nose from moving. __________________ 1992 SSEI Supercharged 177k miles. 2010 GT coming soon.

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05-03-2009, 11:58 AM	#115
PsyDoc Drives: Soon-to-be 1st Gen Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Southeast Posts: 249	The nice thing about posts like this is that it lets people know what to keep an eye on as well as informing GM about issues that were not revealed through development and testing. If GM sees this thread, they may do some additional testing and, if it's not an isolated occurrence, possibly even tweak the mold to address the issue so it does not become a something that plagues 50k+ Camaros.

05-03-2009, 12:01 PM	#116
camaro67 Account Suspended Drives: marina blue 67 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: branchland wv Posts: 225 View My Garage	maybe its the wheel hopping causing these cracks .i bet all those avis rental cars dont have cracks. my old 67 no cracks no wheel hop no launch control .

05-03-2009, 12:03 PM	#117
BLUEMARO A Classical Greek Drives: DTS, Bonneville and an SS ! Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Grand Blanc MI Posts: 226	I can't believe this!!!! This is freaking unbelievable!

05-03-2009, 12:13 PM	#120
SSOOCH Camaro SL,UTs Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS #16429 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: South Jordan, UT Posts: 7,357 View My Garage	Frack! It's like the Galactica, one more jump and she'll fall apart!! LOL

05-03-2009, 12:14 PM	#121
Stevo Drives: Camaro 2010 SIM Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Louisiana Posts: 348	Funny, now I feel fortunate that my car is limited to 118 MPH!

05-03-2009, 12:23 PM	#123
hellraiser Drives: benz Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: canada Posts: 110	Yes! Thankyou nineball, Those pictures are scary..

05-03-2009, 12:25 PM	#124
MerlinZero Big Orange Drives: 2010 Chevrolet Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: May 2008 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 1,169 View My Garage	Well this was posted by a person, stating an observation from other people... even the OP doesnt know all the details. Could it be possible they well.... had a fener bender or something and just aren't disclosing it? Yeah i know there probably would be more paint damage or whatever. But no one knows for sure what happened.

05-03-2009, 12:25 PM	#125
Stevo Drives: Camaro 2010 SIM Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Louisiana Posts: 348	Seems cracks in plastic get more interest than the car that zapped it's battery wire and stopped in its tracks.

05-03-2009, 12:25 PM	#126
SpeedDemon Drives: 2002 ZTS Silver Focus Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: London,Ohio Posts: 134	how bout you take it back and have them fix it, i wouldn't tell them i was going that fast though.....lol.