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Chevrolet Customer Svc · 06-02-2011, 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by gglefty

So I'm SUPER Happy with my new 2011 SUPER Sports, 6 speed manual. Have a question tho...When I was test driving SS's, I don't remember the SS shaking every few seconds when the car was on idle. Is this normal for the 6.2L? It's not a terrible shake, but it's not smooth. It noticeably shakes every 2-3 seconds. Wanted to check others' experiences to see if normal before taking it to dealer. Thx all!

If you would like I could forward this question on to one of my internal resources to check and make sure this is normal for the vehicle. Just send me your name and VIN and I should be able to get an answer back to you soon. I hope these suggestions here helped to answer your question.

Jeff Morris, Chevrolet Customer Service

detroitjohnny · 06-02-2011, 12:09 PM

I'll throw my 2 in. While I agree there might be some cam lope to it, I did a fuse pull last weekend on my '11 2SS M6 and it smoothed out the idle significantly. MUCH smoother at idle. Dealer sent me on my way with a full tank of regular.

Try to fuse pull on #5 and #20 overnight and see if it smooths out.

I have 1456 miles on mine as of today.

cab2g · 06-02-2011, 12:28 PM

I must be the only person in the world that wishes my car had more cam lope, so much to the point where it would sound like it was gurgling @ idle... oh well :P but even though I know it's normal, I guess you can always take it to the dealer and have them tell you the same thing.

jtzako · 06-02-2011, 12:50 PM

Mine does shake a bit when idling sometimes. It does not feel like cam lope. It isnt rhythmic at all. It is more like intermittent shudder. Almost like every now and then a cylinder doesnt fire. It also doesnt always do this.

cab2g · 06-02-2011, 01:19 PM

I guess mine is different because it regularly shakes a tiny bit every 2-3 seconds as described above.

Fogey · 06-02-2011, 01:34 PM

I use the shake as a timer for when it's OK to drive. I like to let the oil getting around a bit. It's more fun to use the shake than to count, thousand 1, thousand 2. etc.

PQ · 06-02-2011, 01:39 PM

Nuther question kinda the same.......

DOES YOUR TACOMETER NEEDLE BOUNCE AT IDLE?

GRYGOOS · 06-02-2011, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by PQ

Nuther question kinda the same.......

DOES YOUR TACOMETER NEEDLE BOUNCE AT IDLE?

I didn't know there were Camaros made in Mexico

detroitjohnny · 06-02-2011, 01:45 PM

Oh Shit, that's funny. My tacometer only bounces when I go to tacometer bell, since its really not Mexican food.....

28. · 06-02-2011, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by L36L72LS3

I just bought a 2011 2 SSRS with gears. I love the quietness. A little shake is GREAT compared to what I've had since 1984! My 1969 SS 427 will rattle your teeth out with it L88 specs. TRUST ME, a LS3 is a pleasure comared to L88. Listen and enjoy

Believe it or not that actually made me close my eyes and smile.. AWESOME...

28. · 06-02-2011, 01:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PQ

Nuther question kinda the same.......

DOES YOUR TACOMETER NEEDLE BOUNCE AT IDLE?

LOL..

PQ · 06-02-2011, 01:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GRYGOOS

I didn't know there were Camaros made in Mexico

The trannies were.

Quote:

Originally Posted by 28.

LOL..

H

LMAO...........

Tacometer, measures how many tacos you can eat in a minute.

28. · 06-02-2011, 01:50 PM

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Originally Posted by PQ

The trannies were.

H

LMAO...........

Tacometer, measures how many tacos you can eat in a minute.

Well of course.. How could u forget that?

anthonyj9h · 06-02-2011, 01:50 PM

LMAO! only 5 for me since im on the toilet the most of the time afterward

06-02-2011, 12:28 PM	#31
cab2g love. my. car. Drives: 2011 2SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Chicago Posts: 3,372 View My Garage	I must be the only person in the world that wishes my car had more cam lope, so much to the point where it would sound like it was gurgling @ idle... oh well :P but even though I know it's normal, I guess you can always take it to the dealer and have them tell you the same thing. __________________

06-02-2011, 12:50 PM	#32
jtzako Drives: 2010 IBM Camaro SS Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: DFW, Tx Posts: 1,157	Mine does shake a bit when idling sometimes. It does not feel like cam lope. It isnt rhythmic at all. It is more like intermittent shudder. Almost like every now and then a cylinder doesnt fire. It also doesnt always do this. __________________ 2010 Camaro SS Imperial Blue \| CAI Inc, CAI \| Solo Hi Flow Cats \| X-Pipe \| Backup Camera \| PDIM

06-02-2011, 01:19 PM	#33
cab2g love. my. car. Drives: 2011 2SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Chicago Posts: 3,372 View My Garage	I guess mine is different because it regularly shakes a tiny bit every 2-3 seconds as described above. __________________

06-02-2011, 01:34 PM	#34
Fogey Drives: 2011 2SS/RS A6, IOM Join Date: May 2009 Location: West Los Angeles Posts: 1,242	Mine shake a little on cold start. I use the shake as a timer for when it's OK to drive. I like to let the oil getting around a bit. It's more fun to use the shake than to count, thousand 1, thousand 2. etc.

06-02-2011, 01:39 PM	#35
PQ Booooosted. Drives: 2010 Supercharged SS Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Mobile, AL Posts: 36,717 View My Garage	Nuther question kinda the same....... DOES YOUR TACOMETER NEEDLE BOUNCE AT IDLE? __________________

06-02-2011, 12:09 PM	#30
detroitjohnny Drives: 2011 2SS/RS M6 and many more Join Date: May 2011 Location: Traverse City, MI Posts: 96	I'll throw my 2 in. While I agree there might be some cam lope to it, I did a fuse pull last weekend on my '11 2SS M6 and it smoothed out the idle significantly. MUCH smoother at idle. Dealer sent me on my way with a full tank of regular. Try to fuse pull on #5 and #20 overnight and see if it smooths out. I have 1456 miles on mine as of today.

06-02-2011, 01:45 PM	#37
detroitjohnny Drives: 2011 2SS/RS M6 and many more Join Date: May 2011 Location: Traverse City, MI Posts: 96	Oh Shit, that's funny. My tacometer only bounces when I go to tacometer bell, since its really not Mexican food.....

06-02-2011, 01:50 PM	#42
anthonyj9h "First There" Drives: 2010 camaro 2ss Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: in a hole somewhere Posts: 6,910	LMAO! only 5 for me since im on the toilet the most of the time afterward

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