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Old 04-22-2020, 08:36 PM   #29
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Come on now, it's a Camaro not a Bugatti. These cars are cheap and corners are sometimes cut to keep them that way. These kinds of things are to be expected, and honestly condensation in lights is nothing compared to the other issues people have experienced (lifters, oil pumps, blend doors, etc.). Either fix it, replace it, or upgrade and then start saving for the next inevitable repair.

Agreed... you should have seen the stock endlinks on this '10. That after years of under-covering work trying to perfect the 5th Gen Camaro... couldn't believe that shit.
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Old 04-22-2020, 10:53 PM   #30
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You have the no defective batch on the 2015 camaros lol....lucky!
You're right. When I think about it, I really haven't had any problems with this car. However, I did buy it brand new so I know the history from day one.

Did you buy your Camaro brand new? The reason I'm asking is that if you bought it used, maybe the lights were damaged from an accident before you owned it. They might have replaced the bumpers, but kept the old lights because they looked good. Just a thought.

Before drilling any holes, I'd try to figure out where the water is coming in to cause the condensation. The tailights are easy to remove and inspect before drilling holes. However, the headlights will require the front bumper to be taken off. It's not that hard though and you can do some cleaning inside that area while it's off.
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Old 04-22-2020, 11:23 PM   #31
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Why even comment??lol

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Old 04-23-2020, 06:17 AM   #32
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Not that it's related in any way since there's condensation in both the headlight and taillight, but it looks like the car has RS taillights and non-RS headlights.... Just an observation.
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Old 04-23-2020, 01:52 PM   #33
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I don't know but drilling holes into my lights would be the last thing I would ever do.
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Old 04-24-2020, 01:34 PM   #34
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I had a weird thing happen with a light once. It kept filling up with water every time I drove in the rain but I couldn't find any place it could get in. Turns out there was a tiny crack in the lenses and the water was forced in while driving.
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Old 04-24-2020, 06:08 PM   #35
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So out of nowhere, my driver side HEADLAMP has
water mist/fog inside of it and my passenger tail light has the same issue...SMH!! Need help/Advice

its frustrating knowing that these are NOT aftermarket headlight/Taillight, all original GM parts, but still this happens
I am a bit surprised that no else noticed this...

Sorry to say this but, something is fishy with your car.

It seems to have the RS tail lights and the non-RS head lights.. not a OEM combination.

It would seem that your car may have non-OEM lights, or salvaged "takeoff" lights, which could have been previously dropped (which could damage the sealing cement) or that there may be micro-cracks in the lens surfaces.
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Old 04-24-2020, 06:20 PM   #36
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I've been here on camaro5 since 2008. Never heard of this problem, not even once.
Did you buy the car new? The lamps may have been repaired improperly at some point.
If your the original owner then you would knowif they have never been out of the car for
any reason Just a thought.
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Old 04-24-2020, 07:49 PM   #37
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He's posted numerous times in the past about upgrading the headlights and taillights.
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Old 04-24-2020, 07:58 PM   #38
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I am a bit surprised that no else noticed this...

Sorry to say this but, something is fishy with your car.

It seems to have the RS tail lights and the non-RS head lights.. not a OEM combination.

It would seem that your car may have non-OEM lights, or salvaged "takeoff" lights, which could have been previously dropped (which could damage the sealing cement) or that there may be micro-cracks in the lens surfaces.
I noticed this. That's why I mentioned if the car was involved in an accident at some time in the past.

Also, I noticed the factory "orange peel" in the paint looked a little rough on the front bumper near the condensated headlight on the side by the fender. Like a repaint was done. However, that may be due to the camera on the OP's phone.
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Old 04-26-2020, 02:58 PM   #39
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I have a 2011 convertible so and so far haven'thad any issues with headlamps.
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It's a defect in the headlamp allowing moisture in. GM covers headlamps during the bumper to bumper coverage. There is a special policy for some of the cadillacs doing it because there was a ton of them. Not so common on the camaro but it's like anything else covered by bumper to bumper, 3 years 36k miles. Just think not too long ago the warranty on new vehicles was 12 months.
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Old 04-26-2020, 05:38 PM   #40
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This is what I'm talking about in regards to rough orange peel texture on bumper.....
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Old 04-27-2020, 05:36 AM   #41
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I dunno which is worse.....the orange peel...OR....the lousy "arrows"!!
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There are flaws in all mass produced products. Do you think condoms are 100%

As much money as we pay for these vehicles they should realize these flaws and fix them.......and how much are condoms compared to a camaro?hmm??
If the condom doesn't do what it was made for it can cost a lot of money.
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