Carbon Fiber Driveshaft EXPLODED!! - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

dma05 · 05-19-2025, 09:40 PM

Has anyone had this happen. There is less than 5k miles on this driveshaft. I was shifting from 1st into 2nd and BOOM! it exploded.

This is from The Driveshaft Shop. I’m calling them tomorrow, but since it was bought in 2022, I doubt they will help out. This car only goes out once every 4-6 weeks, so it doesn’t get used much. This unit was $1,800 so I would like to think it would hold up much longer than it did.

NoDakZ/28 · Yesterday, 09:51 AM

Man, I hope they help you out. After I purchased their 1200hp axles a few years ago that ended up needing a rebuild, the gave me the run around on a rma for weeks to where I just gave up. Maybe its gotten better but their service side was awful, hopefully they are willing to help you out since those are spendy units that should be pretty indestructible under said rated hp. Good luck.

1JEWLDSSRS · Yesterday, 02:07 PM

Wow! That bites. I sure hope they help you out, being the shaft was so expensive. Good luck bro.

dma05 · Yesterday, 05:45 PM

They called me today and had me send pictures to see what they can do. Waiting to hear back.

0stones0 · Yesterday, 06:07 PM

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Originally Posted by NoDakZ/28

Man, I hope they help you out. After I purchased their 1200hp axles a few years ago that ended up needing a rebuild, the gave me the run around on a rma for weeks to where I just gave up. Maybe its gotten better but their service side was awful, hopefully they are willing to help you out since those are spendy units that should be pretty indestructible under said rated hp. Good luck.

Companies that give you the run around bank on you giving up. As much of a bitch as it is, stay in the fight. Let them know no you’re not going away.

CamaroCracka · Today, 06:44 AM

DSS had historically done pretty good by customers even after warranty expires. Hope they fix your stuff.

05-19-2025, 09:40 PM	#1
dma05 Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Azusa, CA Posts: 364	Carbon Fiber Driveshaft EXPLODED!! Has anyone had this happen. There is less than 5k miles on this driveshaft. I was shifting from 1st into 2nd and BOOM! it exploded. This is from The Driveshaft Shop. I’m calling them tomorrow, but since it was bought in 2022, I doubt they will help out. This car only goes out once every 4-6 weeks, so it doesn’t get used much. This unit was $1,800 so I would like to think it would hold up much longer than it did. Attached Images __________________ Allen 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS

Yesterday, 09:51 AM	#2
NoDakZ/28 Drives: 2014 Z/28 CTF Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: North Dakota Posts: 688 View My Garage	Man, I hope they help you out. After I purchased their 1200hp axles a few years ago that ended up needing a rebuild, the gave me the run around on a rma for weeks to where I just gave up. Maybe its gotten better but their service side was awful, hopefully they are willing to help you out since those are spendy units that should be pretty indestructible under said rated hp. Good luck. __________________ 2014 1LE - Sold 2014 Z/28 #99008 CTF SIM

Yesterday, 02:07 PM	#3
1JEWLDSSRS Drives: 2011 SS-RS Join Date: May 2011 Location: FLORIDA Posts: 12,995	Wow! That bites. I sure hope they help you out, being the shaft was so expensive. Good luck bro. __________________ TSP STAGE 3 CAM,231/246 @112 LSA 614/641 LIFT, CIRCLE D 5C-4200-4500 CONVERTER,LOD INTAKE.CORSA EXHAUST. DSS 1 PC DS. PEGASUS SOLID CRADLE MOUNTS. 486RWHP/475RWTQ.LOTS MORE.

Yesterday, 05:45 PM	#4
dma05 Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Azusa, CA Posts: 364	They called me today and had me send pictures to see what they can do. Waiting to hear back. __________________ Allen 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS

Today, 06:44 AM	#6
CamaroCracka Drives: 2010 Turbo LS3 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Palm Bay, FL Posts: 2,977	DSS had historically done pretty good by customers even after warranty expires. Hope they fix your stuff. __________________ 2010 SS - Kind of an On3 kit, CTR 78/80, CompCam 239/251 620/632 122+4, E85, Z28 suspension and ZL1 diff with Outlaw axles. Gen6 ZL1 brakes. 2011 Vert - 416/w 230/236 .612/.602 115lsa, 1LE suspension w/32mm rear bar. Z28 diff. Gen6 ZL1 brakes.