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fisherssmoke · 03-04-2010, 11:00 PM

I live in an area that is known for car swallowing chuckholes. Its winter time and I'm swerving all over the road dodging these things like I'm it Viet Nam trying to keep my legs in a mine field.

So I'm driving on 465 and can't deny the vibration in the steering wheel.. Hmm 3500 miles...car is just getting broke in...damn. Must be a damaged wheel. Fast forward to my dealer...whats the problem I ask.

Next day he calls and says your rear end has a chipped tooth. Darn...call the toooth fairy right. No-you must wait ten days to see your little camaro-- and be patient. The part is coming from the production line...and production has been stopped . Why is that? I dont know. Where is it coming from? I dont know. When do you think I can expect to see my car again? I dont know. How long do I drive this Malibu. I dont know.

So I put about 900 miles on the Malibuke in about 18 days. I drove that front wheel drive hoss everywhere with no remorse. Sorry big rental empire.

No real exlpantion about the rear end...just a random thing...hmmm. All is well that ends well. My SS is fine and I have new rims- yeah.

Has anyone else head a major malfunction with a stock SS? I dont drive rough. Just fast.

iBK3000 · 03-04-2010, 11:03 PM

just passed 9K miles without a hiccup. lol might even get an oil change soon.

Lauryn200 · 03-04-2010, 11:18 PM

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Originally Posted by fisherssmoke

I live in an area that is known for car swallowing chuckholes. Its winter time and I'm swerving all over the road dodging these things like I'm it Viet Nam trying to keep my legs in a mine field.

fisherssmoke · 03-04-2010, 11:27 PM

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Originally Posted by iBK3000

just passed 9K miles without a hiccup. lol might even get an oil change soon.

could be that karma is biting me in the butt for smashing mailboxes in the 80's

2010 SSRS · 03-04-2010, 11:30 PM

I have 200 miles, so I think I'm safe.

derklug · 03-04-2010, 11:39 PM

Untill God gets into the car biz, errors will occur.

Rcfiddy1 · 03-05-2010, 12:53 AM

9000 miles here, 2 oil changes, 1 rear end fluid chage and no problems.

Sterling · 03-05-2010, 03:29 AM

You should have them throw some 4.10's back there instead of the stock gears.

mmongi7 · 03-05-2010, 04:20 AM

That sucks man. Repairs are no fun, but when you get the first run of a new model it's bound to happen. I've taken my car to the dealer for so many things it's not even funny. Nothing serious thank god, but it's bound to happen eventually.

first one · 03-05-2010, 05:20 AM

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Originally Posted by fisherssmoke

could be that karma is biting me in the butt for smashing mailboxes in the 80's

Didn't we all smash mailboxes in the 80's?

hrpiii · 03-05-2010, 05:47 AM

I'm in Indy also, and yes, the roads needs some major help!! Even in my truck, I feel like I'm running the Baja 1000 or something to get in, out, over those dam holes.

Jarhead · 03-05-2010, 07:23 AM

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Originally Posted by first one

Didn't we all smash mailboxes in the 80's?

Yungins, Did that in the early 70's.

Hicompression · 03-05-2010, 07:26 AM

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Originally Posted by first one

Didn't we all smash mailboxes in the 80's?

No, some people blew them up with M80's.

Moorepheus · 03-05-2010, 07:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fisherssmoke

I live in an area that is known for car swallowing chuckholes. Its winter time and I'm swerving all over the road dodging these things like I'm it Viet Nam trying to keep my legs in a mine field.

So I'm driving on 465 and can't deny the vibration in the steering wheel.. Hmm 3500 miles...car is just getting broke in...damn. Must be a damaged wheel. Fast forward to my dealer...whats the problem I ask.

Next day he calls and says your rear end has a chipped tooth. Darn...call the toooth fairy right. No-you must wait ten days to see your little camaro-- and be patient. The part is coming from the production line...and production has been stopped . Why is that? I dont know. Where is it coming from? I dont know. When do you think I can expect to see my car again? I dont know. How long do I drive this Malibu. I dont know.

So I put about 900 miles on the Malibuke in about 18 days. I drove that front wheel drive hoss everywhere with no remorse. Sorry big rental empire.

No real exlpantion about the rear end...just a random thing...hmmm. All is well that ends well. My SS is fine and I have new rims- yeah.

Has anyone else head a major malfunction with a stock SS? I dont drive rough. Just fast.

Really, production has STOPPED? Funny, cars are still coming off the line. People here are getting VINS. Does your DEALER really know what they are doing?

03-04-2010, 11:00 PM	#1
fisherssmoke Drives: Black SS Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Indy Posts: 254 View My Garage	3K REAR END FAILS I live in an area that is known for car swallowing chuckholes. Its winter time and I'm swerving all over the road dodging these things like I'm it Viet Nam trying to keep my legs in a mine field. So I'm driving on 465 and can't deny the vibration in the steering wheel.. Hmm 3500 miles...car is just getting broke in...damn. Must be a damaged wheel. Fast forward to my dealer...whats the problem I ask. Next day he calls and says your rear end has a chipped tooth. Darn...call the toooth fairy right. No-you must wait ten days to see your little camaro-- and be patient. The part is coming from the production line...and production has been stopped . Why is that? I dont know. Where is it coming from? I dont know. When do you think I can expect to see my car again? I dont know. How long do I drive this Malibu. I dont know. So I put about 900 miles on the Malibuke in about 18 days. I drove that front wheel drive hoss everywhere with no remorse. Sorry big rental empire. No real exlpantion about the rear end...just a random thing...hmmm. All is well that ends well. My SS is fine and I have new rims- yeah. Has anyone else head a major malfunction with a stock SS? I dont drive rough. Just fast. __________________

03-04-2010, 11:03 PM	#2
iBK3000 Drives: '04 Range Rover, Camaro 2SS 6MT Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 213	just passed 9K miles without a hiccup. lol might even get an oil change soon. __________________ CGM 2SS/RS 6SM . No muff.

03-04-2010, 11:39 PM	#6
derklug Drives: 12 Boss 302 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Grand Rapids, Mi Posts: 1,369	Untill God gets into the car biz, errors will occur. __________________ The biggest mistakes in life come when you know exactly what you are doing.

03-05-2010, 12:53 AM	#7
Rcfiddy1 Sold car... Drives: 2010 Rally Yellow 2SS/RS #37115 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Manalapan, New Jersey Posts: 2,019 View My Garage	9000 miles here, 2 oil changes, 1 rear end fluid chage and no problems. __________________ Build Thread ECS Novi 1500 Supercharged, LS3 conversion, Small blower cam, Alky Meth injection, 3:45 rear, BMR Suspension parts, 1LE Sways, Billy Boat ZL1 dual mode exhaust.

03-05-2010, 03:29 AM	#8
Sterling Drives: 2010 Camaro 1LT/RS M6 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Fairhaven, MA Posts: 5,882 View My Garage	You should have them throw some 4.10's back there instead of the stock gears. __________________ Trifecta tune, Vararam Intake, VMAX throttle body and manifold insulator, RxPerformance Catch Can, , MRT v1.0 and Louvers, Barton shifter, BMR strut tower brace, RED dome light and Plasma LED DRL's, fieldgoal00's Halo 1 harness, hood spears/side stripes, rain guards, custom bowtie, Team LLT badges, headlight and foglight covers, taillight and side marker covers, backup light covers, WeatherTech floormats

03-04-2010, 11:30 PM	#5
2010 SSRS Drives: 3 V8 Camaros Join Date: May 2009 Location: The Ocean State Posts: 111,186 View My Garage	I have 200 miles, so I think I'm safe.

03-05-2010, 04:20 AM	#9
mmongi7 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2LT Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Oregon Posts: 229 View My Garage	That sucks man. Repairs are no fun, but when you get the first run of a new model it's bound to happen. I've taken my car to the dealer for so many things it's not even funny. Nothing serious thank god, but it's bound to happen eventually. __________________ Camaro 5 Fest here I come!

03-05-2010, 05:47 AM	#11
hrpiii AKA "Beefcake" Drives: 2023 ZL1 Sharkskin Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Indy Posts: 8,560	I'm in Indy also, and yes, the roads needs some major help!! Even in my truck, I feel like I'm running the Baja 1000 or something to get in, out, over those dam holes.

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