Camaro Falling Apart?????

[5thGenOwner]

Originally Posted by Myothercarisafireengine

I just want to say that my trip to the dealer was a great experience. I had a little help from some camaro5 friends..you know who you are..

The only complaint I have is that when they gave me a rental, it was a Cobalt...and driving that made me kiss my baby with all of her problems when I got her back..no offense..but a Cobalt after a Camaro is torture! I know they rent Camaros in town..I should have gotten one of them and I may demand it next time!

All of the issues seem to be fixed thus far. I am hoping it stays that way. If not, I know they will take care of me.

I am still waiting on a call back from the GM hotline..they are supposed to follow up.

My faith in GM is better now..BUT you do have to jump over some lower people to get results.

Once you get to Corporate level customer service..it totally changes.

Hopefully all will continue to go well..

You're a smart woman; you came to the right place... CAMARO5.COM!

We're all lucky to have a community like this. I've never own'd a car where I could log online and find out just about anything I wanted to about it.

Hell, I've never own'd anything with this much "customer service". You all rock!

[Det57]

[QUOTE=Paul SS;1292989]"
I too am glad to hear all went well. I have the Inferno Orange and my paint looks different at all angles as well. As far as the front and rear bumpers not matching I think may have something to do with the addition of a flex additive due to the rubber components.

If you look at the picture on Post#40 (PaullSS) on page 2 of this thread, you will see a difference in color of his blue car due to angles of the car itself which has been discussed in other threads on here as well.

In other words...I guess what I am saying is the paint thingy is "normal" as far as GM or dealers are concerned...and if you look at it that way....suddenly your other issues dont seem so bad!! lol

Congrats on your progress with getting the items fixed and your stamina for hanging in there. It will be worth it. I have 1000 miles and no real issues except for the spoiler bolts which were fixed when I had my stripes painted on instead of the decals.

Enjoy your new ride....you've earned it!!....and Im sure the Camaro handles a lot better than that firetruck!

Good Luck

[wildpaws]

Originally Posted by Axe

Id be pissed if that was my car. The little things add up fast, in fact Id be steaming.

On a side note - Toyota bashing makes me laugh. If you notice in the commercials that tool Howie Long says "Chevys quality is as good as Toyota or Honda".

Hmmnnnnnnnn.... wonder why nobody says "Our quality is as good as Chevy". Oh thats right, because of the 80s and the 90s. Itd be great if their was factual data on what percentage of Toyotas made it to 300k vs Chevys or Dodges. Hopefully GM has it right finally (other than MOCIAFEs' Camaro!), for the first time in their history they have more than 2 relevant vehicles. (Camaro and Corvette)

Anway - good luck w/ everything.

Perhaps this recent news release can correct some of your misconceptions about Toyota build quality:

"Toyota Led All Automakers With Most Recalled Vehicles in 2009
In the midst of recalls for sudden acceleration issues, frame rot, and other issues, Toyota has the "honor" of best ever number of recalls in 2009 with a staggering 4.87 million cars and trucks effected."

from the Detroit Free Press: Toyota lead all automakers with most recalled vehicles in 2009 originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 30 Dec 2009 11:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.



Hmmmm, and Toyota bashing makes you laugh??
Clyde

[Mr. Wyndham]

Originally Posted by wildpaws

Hmmmm, and Toyota bashing makes you laugh??
Clyde

Nervous laughter.

...people ARE starting to compare against Chevy, though not always -- since the GM vehicles are generally superior, and the buying public still suffers from their toyota-loving ailment. ALL Toyota has going for it right now is perception. Soon, with luck, that deceiving mist will evaporate.

[Det57]

Originally Posted by Dragoneye

Nervous laughter.

ALL Toyota has going for it right now is perception. Soon, with luck, that deceiving mist will evaporate.

"POOF!".......

[daveprimo]

GM... Give this woman a new Car! wtf

[Rally_Skittles]

Originally Posted by daveprimo

GM... Give this woman a new Car! wtf

Agreed!!!

[jshaf]

9200 miles and two years and not one major mechanical issue, had a molding piece that was replaced under warrenty and that is it!

[oldfriend]

Originally Posted by Rally_Skittles

Agreed!!!

What are you smoking , if it's the legal stuff most likely it's due /sellby date is long gone , 2 full years has passed dude !!

[PercyJWellingtonIII]

Originally Posted by Myothercarisafireengine

Camaro Falling Apart?
Is anyone else sad because they feel like their Camaro is falling apart? I have been having multiple problems with mine. While, they all seem minor, they are adding up to me having to have my car in the shop what seems like twice a month.
I will list the things I have fixed and then list the things I am going to get fixed soon, as well as some things that I am not even sure they will fix. :o(
I brought my Camaro to the dealer to have the following done when it only had 4884 miles on it.
Left Rear tail lamp had so much water in it that I could have put goldfish in it..no kidding!
My Chevrolet emblems on the bottom of the door jams would not stay in place..they were peeling badly.
Driver’s side door speaker was rattling bad, so they reinstalled it basically.
The dealer also performed the recall listed as this “HVAC RPG, ENG HARNESS INSP, REAR SPO OPEN CAMPAIGN IN VIS” Performed Programming, code 992DA1
My tires were also not holding air, so I paid to put nitrogen in them and it seemed to do the trick..not sure how or why?
My steering wheel was never in alignment from day one, so I had to take it in to have them make it straight and realign the whole car to fix the steering wheel. I had this taken care of at 5000k miles because they forgot to do it at my first trip to the service department.
Now, I have the following, my car NEVER was the right color. It came two tone. The hood and fenders are a shade off of the car color. My car is RJT and I never noticed how bad it really was until I saw it on an overcast day. I have a friend who owns a body shop and all of his guys always comment on what a “crappy paint job my car has” That makes me feel wonderful. :o(
On the passenger side of the car, the bottom of the body is coming off., the passenger side material under the front wheel well is coming off…that’s right it is hanging down. :o(
There is a clunking sound in my truck that sounds like a loose bolt when you open and close it.
That is all I have for now, I am very sad..I have a lemon.
We bought an Equinox and a Chevrolet Suburban before this, and have never really had a problem. If I could get my money back I would. If you spend 40k on a car, it seems a bit much to have to bring it in every couple of weeks. To top it off, they no longer give rentals; instead you have to travel around in their van. Have you ever tried that with two kids in car seats? (yes I am a mom with child seats in my camaro)
I honestly think this will be the last GM car we purchase. I really love GM’s new slogan, “MAY THE BEST CAR WIN” Chevy, I must say this YOU LOSE! Or maybe I lose, I am the one stuck with a lemon.
I guess I am just really sad, because I have been watching this car forever. GM said they took three years to develop it because they wanted it to be bug less. I like the car and the concept, just hate the issue and the constant feeling that it is going to fall apart while I go down the road!
Does anyone know how long I have for a lemon? What is the time frame for lemon law?
Sorry to ramble…sad and frustrated, I should have bought the Subaru STI that my husband wanted, but no…I wanted the American Muscle Car…the one put together with duct tape.

Wow either your car is a true lemon or it was sabotaged at the factory. See if you can use the lemon law if they dont make it perfect. You have way to many issues. Hope you have everthing well documented.

[PercyJWellingtonIII]

Uhhh....this post is...3 years old.

[CamaroLB]

i am at 5000 miles now and no problems of any kind are to be reported

[nasty2ss]

Originally Posted by PercyJWellingtonIII

Uhhh....this post is...3 years old.

[RED DEMON SS]

Why are all these posts being resurrected from the dead????