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bigd2010ssrs · 03-16-2011, 09:44 AM

First off my driveshaft has had a vibration for a while now, but only when it had been sitting for multiple days. My local dealer said there was no problem with the parts, but friday night the driveshaft finally gave out. My dealership is now saying that they will not cover the parts under warranty because they have pics of the car on a race track and that the car has been abused, which is impossible because my car has never seen a track.

My local dealership is stating that there are no known issues of the driveshaft failing. I would like to see roughly how many camaro ss owners have had the issue. Thanks for taking the time to read my thread and any info would be great, Thanks

CyberPredator · 03-16-2011, 11:14 AM

It's quite a few. go above them and call GM your self

fourmz · 03-16-2011, 11:48 AM

I call BS on the dealership actually having pics of your car launching. Go over thier heads for sure!

bigd2010ssrs · 03-16-2011, 11:53 AM

I'm going over their heads for sure, thanks for the input

IROCanSS · 03-16-2011, 11:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CyberPredator

It's quite a few. go above them and call GM your self

There have been no drive shaft failures that I know of.

OP: did your driveshaft or output shaft fail? Two different things. If the output shaft failed, yes, it's a known issue.

As far as your dealer goes, they suck, find a new one. But before you do, tell them you'd like to see the Pictures of YOUR car on the track. It must be obvious that it's yours, i.e. visible plate.

I think they are full of their own

An honest dealer would first know about and explain the output shaft issue. Second not treat you so poorly about warranty work.

Driveshaftshop · 03-16-2011, 12:16 PM

I would have to Agree with Jrhaus76, the only failures we have seen are the Trans output shaft and bent/broken bolts in the Guibo joint, some have had issues with the center spline twisting but we have not seen one break yet. As for running at the track i don't believe this would make a difference or as much as a difference as having upgraded parts and tune on the car. if you get nowhere with them i would be willing to help out on one of our Driveshafts if your intrested.....

this one is a nice option

Merc · 03-16-2011, 12:23 PM

What failed the drive shaft or the tranny output shaft?

The output shaft is an known issue in low vin #s. As far as the driveshaft go's, I have bent 3 sets of of front bolts and one came completely on done. Replaced it with a DSS one piece aluminum driveshaft.

bigd2010ssrs · 03-16-2011, 01:06 PM

the driveshaft is what actually failed, but once before one of the guibo joint bolts broke and bent the metal around the bolt, all the dealer did was replace the bolt and send me on my way. Ever since then the car has vibrated when the tranny is cold, once it warmed up the vibration went away. the dealer of course said this is not a problem.

I was going to order a ZL1 through them but it looks like I will be giving my money to another dealer instead.

Merc · 03-16-2011, 01:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigd2010ssrs

the driveshaft is what actually failed, but once before one of the guibo joint bolts broke and bent the metal around the bolt, all the dealer did was replace the bolt and send me on my way. Ever since then the car has vibrated when the tranny is cold, once it warmed up the vibration went away. the dealer of course said this is not a problem.

I was going to order a ZL1 through them but it looks like I will be giving my money to another dealer instead.

Sounds like a good plan, make sure you rub there nose in it, by telling them about your ZL-1 purchase.

sportyb24 · 03-22-2011, 12:05 AM

i also shredded my driveshaft and gm put a warranty block on my car cause i have full exhaust and a tune... wat can i do...????????????

bossbunny · 03-22-2011, 05:43 AM

I call

on that dealer. Find another, don't take the abuse.

sportyb24 · 03-22-2011, 12:31 PM

Yeah i called Gm and their doin a investigation and they'll let me know sumthin today!!!!

sportyb24 · 03-22-2011, 12:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by badgebunny

I call

on that dealer. Find another, don't take the abuse.

Btw ur car is lookin sexy as hell !!!

Chevrolet Customer Svc · 03-24-2011, 11:45 AM

bigd2010ssrs and sportyb24, could you two send me your case numbers? I would like to check through them to make sure they're being taken care of properly. Thank you.

Jeff Morris, Chevrolet Customer Servce

03-16-2011, 09:44 AM	#1
bigd2010ssrs Drives: 2010 2SS/RS ABM M6 and 05 Silverado Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: charlottesville,VA Posts: 31	Trans output shaft/Driveshaft failure, your opinion is needed thanks First off my driveshaft has had a vibration for a while now, but only when it had been sitting for multiple days. My local dealer said there was no problem with the parts, but friday night the driveshaft finally gave out. My dealership is now saying that they will not cover the parts under warranty because they have pics of the car on a race track and that the car has been abused, which is impossible because my car has never seen a track. My local dealership is stating that there are no known issues of the driveshaft failing. I would like to see roughly how many camaro ss owners have had the issue. Thanks for taking the time to read my thread and any info would be great, Thanks Last edited by bigd2010ssrs; 03-16-2011 at 10:43 AM.

03-16-2011, 11:14 AM	#2
CyberPredator 50 Shades of Prey Drives: TT/SS Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Between 10 and 20 PSI Posts: 777	It's quite a few. go above them and call GM your self __________________ Futral Motorsports built and tuned

03-16-2011, 11:48 AM	#3
fourmz Fourmz Drives: 2010 2SS/RS 1968 Firebird 1994 Z28 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Soldotna,Alaska Posts: 382	I call BS on the dealership actually having pics of your car launching. Go over thier heads for sure! __________________ Black-in-Black/Blue out 2010 2SS/RS LS-3 -Magnacharger TVS2300,OD cog belt drive, 3.4" pulley, Janetty smooth idle blower cam,ID-850 injectors,ZL1 fuel pump,MSD boost a pump, ADM FPCM Janetty custom tune,Doug Thorley long tube headers, Corsa catback,C.A.I. Intake, Roto-Fab Big Gulp Scoop, Monster LT1/SC Clutch assembly,Eibach pro kit plus, BMR cradle/diff bushings, Barton Shifter,JRE 3.91 Eaton Tru-Trac rear diff,Barton Short Throw SHifter, Boss 339 20" wheels,Painted heritage grille, Sparks Restoration Inverted blue/black SS emblems, Seibon BB carbon fiber hood, ZL1 front bumper conversion.

03-16-2011, 12:23 PM	#7
Merc In The Circle Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SSRS IOM M6 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Abbotsford BC Canada Posts: 11,310	What failed the drive shaft or the tranny output shaft? The output shaft is an known issue in low vin #s. As far as the driveshaft go's, I have bent 3 sets of of front bolts and one came completely on done. Replaced it with a DSS one piece aluminum driveshaft. __________________ My Build Thread

03-22-2011, 12:05 AM	#10
sportyb24 Romanian Outlaw Drives: 13 ZL1 , 14 Silverado Crew Cab Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Texas Baby Posts: 1,082	i also shredded my driveshaft and gm put a warranty block on my car cause i have full exhaust and a tune... wat can i do...???????????? __________________ [/SIGPIC]2013 Camaro ZL1 M6

03-16-2011, 11:53 AM	#4
bigd2010ssrs Drives: 2010 2SS/RS ABM M6 and 05 Silverado Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: charlottesville,VA Posts: 31	I'm going over their heads for sure, thanks for the input

03-16-2011, 12:16 PM	#6
Driveshaftshop Drives: own more cars than i can list Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Charlotte NC Posts: 1,124	I would have to Agree with Jrhaus76, the only failures we have seen are the Trans output shaft and bent/broken bolts in the Guibo joint, some have had issues with the center spline twisting but we have not seen one break yet. As for running at the track i don't believe this would make a difference or as much as a difference as having upgraded parts and tune on the car. if you get nowhere with them i would be willing to help out on one of our Driveshafts if your intrested..... this one is a nice option

03-16-2011, 01:06 PM	#8
bigd2010ssrs Drives: 2010 2SS/RS ABM M6 and 05 Silverado Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: charlottesville,VA Posts: 31	the driveshaft is what actually failed, but once before one of the guibo joint bolts broke and bent the metal around the bolt, all the dealer did was replace the bolt and send me on my way. Ever since then the car has vibrated when the tranny is cold, once it warmed up the vibration went away. the dealer of course said this is not a problem. I was going to order a ZL1 through them but it looks like I will be giving my money to another dealer instead.

03-22-2011, 05:43 AM	#11
bossbunny Mrs. Bunny to you Drives: Not a Camaro Join Date: May 2009 Location: Cut 'N Shoot Texas Posts: 24,336	I call on that dealer. Find another, don't take the abuse.

03-22-2011, 12:31 PM	#12
sportyb24 Romanian Outlaw Drives: 13 ZL1 , 14 Silverado Crew Cab Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Texas Baby Posts: 1,082	Yeah i called Gm and their doin a investigation and they'll let me know sumthin today!!!! __________________ [/SIGPIC]2013 Camaro ZL1 M6

03-24-2011, 11:45 AM	#14
Chevrolet Customer Svc Drives: GM Vehicles Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Michigan Posts: 9,327	bigd2010ssrs and sportyb24, could you two send me your case numbers? I would like to check through them to make sure they're being taken care of properly. Thank you. Jeff Morris, Chevrolet Customer Servce

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