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greenrail · 10-24-2011, 04:12 PM

"In the meantime I'm relegated to driving a rental pick up truck. Ridiculous!"

And this is part of your Warrantee. Why is this such a tragic situation?GM provided you with a vehicle to use while your Camaro is getting fixed.

Heck, with the complexity of today's vehicles, it is bound to happen. No matter which Manufacturer - Bugatti-Bentley-Ferrari- Toyota - Honda- GM - Ford - Hyundai - VW - etc.

It has happened to all of them at one time or another. Lighten up a bit, my friend and enjoy life. You will have plenty of good experiences driving your Camaro. Warrantees didn't used to be this good.

Sevn86 · 10-24-2011, 04:21 PM

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Originally Posted by PercyJWellingtonIII

Yeh...but Toyotas especially suck.

No kidding! My 7 month old camry sucks! Ive had like over a dozen issues with it already. I can't believe I paid 26 grand for it too. Never buying Toyota again! I miss my camaro.

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The Blue Angel · 10-24-2011, 04:22 PM

Shoot, 2 days after purchase I had my Camaro in service for overnight!! The ECM went bad!! So they had to reprogram the computer afterwards!! Also the New Car sales provided me a rental car till it was fixed!! With mass produced parts, one of the parts is bound to be faulty from the manufacture!! Atleast it is found and can be replaced!!

SSJK · 10-24-2011, 04:28 PM

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Originally Posted by 1BADLS3

Well thank god you're not stuck with a lifeless Toyota SUV and you've got a Camaro (running or not) instead!

You need to invest a little brain power into this and figure out what code registered when the CEL illuminated. Simply That way you can determine where the issue is and press for resolution.

as a consumer with a brand new vehicle he should not have to do anything. I work in an automotive assembly plant and there is no excuse for this to happen. Maybe thats why toyota is doing better? I will still buy one of these cars this spring but if this was my car id be ticked off.

LStick · 10-25-2011, 01:25 AM

I pulled out of the dealer with a brand new Chevy, went two blocks, and the "Service Airbag Soon" light came on.
O the humanity.

shockandawe · 10-25-2011, 03:24 AM

At least your car didn't have a sticking accelerator pedal.

weenie25banini · 10-25-2011, 03:37 AM

Sorry to hear,I hope they find out what it is and fix it. Good luck!

gman1970 · 10-25-2011, 07:57 AM

i got the check engine light on after noticing my car shifts erratically say at 21 and again at 26??? also sometimes it shifts at say 30 or 31 but again at 35 or so ...just had a defective trans plug replaced as i noticed transfluid on driveway and now i get this?

DarrenJ · 10-25-2011, 08:25 AM

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Originally Posted by shockandawe

At least your car didn't have a sticking accelerator pedal.

.....and the manufacturer blames it on "floor mats"....

justa25thTA · 10-25-2011, 08:34 AM

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Originally Posted by marcdogs

The code was the same both times. P0442. By the way, the people at my dealership have all been awesome. I probably had the best purchasing experience I've ever had, and I am confident that now they have identified the root of the issue the service department will do their best to resolve and that will be the end of it. Just expected more in terms of initial car quality which I don't think is unreasonable.

wondering if you would have the same whiney attitude if it was your Corolla having the same "issues". Guess you have never had any real "issues" in life if this has your panties in a twist.

HDRDTD · 10-25-2011, 09:48 AM

In many industries, it's called 'infant mortality'.
In other words, with many products, if some is going to go wrong, it will occur in the first 30 days or so as the product goes into service.

It's entirely normal. No matter what you build, you won't know if everuything is going to work perfectly until you try it.

NavyDood · 10-25-2011, 09:51 AM

Just be glad it isn't a Ford PowerJoke. You would have to get used to it real quick.

10-24-2011, 04:12 PM	#29
greenrail Comic Curmudgeon Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS-2010 VW CC Sport Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Near Chicago, IL Posts: 2,392	"In the meantime I'm relegated to driving a rental pick up truck. Ridiculous!" And this is part of your Warrantee. Why is this such a tragic situation?GM provided you with a vehicle to use while your Camaro is getting fixed. Heck, with the complexity of today's vehicles, it is bound to happen. No matter which Manufacturer - Bugatti-Bentley-Ferrari- Toyota - Honda- GM - Ford - Hyundai - VW - etc. It has happened to all of them at one time or another. Lighten up a bit, my friend and enjoy life. You will have plenty of good experiences driving your Camaro. Warrantees didn't used to be this good. __________________ Member Illinois Camaro Club His Name is Rosie - "Speak Softly and Carry a Big Stick!" - If you know who said that, then you know the genesis of his name. Last edited by greenrail; 10-24-2011 at 09:25 PM.

10-24-2011, 04:22 PM	#31
The Blue Angel Drives: 2014 BRM 1SS/RS Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Tampa, Fl Posts: 1,058	Shoot, 2 days after purchase I had my Camaro in service for overnight!! The ECM went bad!! So they had to reprogram the computer afterwards!! Also the New Car sales provided me a rental car till it was fixed!! With mass produced parts, one of the parts is bound to be faulty from the manufacture!! Atleast it is found and can be replaced!! __________________ 2014 Blue Ray Metallic 1SS/RS A Road Warrior

10-25-2011, 03:24 AM	#34
shockandawe Drives: 2014 Z51 Corvette Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 1,349	At least your car didn't have a sticking accelerator pedal. Last edited by shockandawe; 10-25-2011 at 07:56 AM.

10-25-2011, 03:37 AM	#35
weenie25banini Drives: 2011 2LT/RS Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Laguna hills/Bakersfield Posts: 245 View My Garage	Sorry to hear,I hope they find out what it is and fix it. Good luck! __________________ WeeniePoopie 2011 summit white 2LT/RS automatic with sun roof. Painted matte black taillight bezel. Black out tail light&revers lights. Paint to match engine cover and fuse box.

10-25-2011, 07:57 AM	#36
gman1970 gmans 10 Drives: 2010 victory red ls Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: chicago Posts: 288 View My Garage	p2197 code i got the check engine light on after noticing my car shifts erratically say at 21 and again at 26??? also sometimes it shifts at say 30 or 31 but again at 35 or so ...just had a defective trans plug replaced as i noticed transfluid on driveway and now i get this? __________________ k&n intake,borla catback trifecta tune, doug thorley headers

10-25-2011, 01:25 AM	#33
LStick Drives: 2021 Shadow Gray 1LS Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Streetsboro Ohio Posts: 1,370	I pulled out of the dealer with a brand new Chevy, went two blocks, and the "Service Airbag Soon" light came on. O the humanity.

10-25-2011, 09:48 AM	#39
HDRDTD Drives: 2013 Triple Black ZL1 Vert M6 ECF Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Trenton, Michigan Posts: 7,046	In many industries, it's called 'infant mortality'. In other words, with many products, if some is going to go wrong, it will occur in the first 30 days or so as the product goes into service. It's entirely normal. No matter what you build, you won't know if everuything is going to work perfectly until you try it.

10-25-2011, 09:51 AM	#40
NavyDood Retired Navy Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: NW of DFW Posts: 915	Just be glad it isn't a Ford PowerJoke. You would have to get used to it real quick.

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