Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums - Camaro5.com
 
dave@hennessey
Go Back   Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums - Camaro5.com > Technical Camaro Topics > Camaro Issues / Problems | Warranty Discussions | TSB and Recalls


Reply
 
Thread Tools
Old 05-19-2012, 08:09 PM   #99
GEEKFREEKSCOTTY
Autoboticus Roboticus
 
GEEKFREEKSCOTTY's Avatar
 
Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Kent, WA
Posts: 1,298
Quote:
Originally Posted by gramps_green_rs View Post
not needed for most of us. nobody else ever drives it

power passenger seat would have been a bonus though.

gramps
Power passenger seat has been fixed. At least the ZL1 i saw had them.

A memory seat function would help. This car is as much my wife's car as it is mine. She loves driving it too.
GEEKFREEKSCOTTY is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-19-2012, 08:20 PM   #100
gramps_green_rs
ex-RCAF
 
gramps_green_rs's Avatar
 
Drives: 11 SGM1LTRS SV1000S
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Hammond, ont, canada
Posts: 1,118
Quote:
Originally Posted by JEEPFREEKSCOTTY View Post
Power passenger seat has been fixed. At least the ZL1 i saw had them.

A memory seat function would help. This car is as much my wife's car as it is mine. She loves driving it too.
my wife cant drive a stick, so seat rarely moves, but see your point. would have been nice to have the power seat from the get go.

gramps
__________________
gramps_green_rs is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-19-2012, 08:56 PM   #101
linc400
 
linc400's Avatar
 
Drives: 2012 2LT 45th anniversary convert
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Chicago
Posts: 268
Quote:
Originally Posted by gramps_green_rs View Post
cant believe no one else has complained about the sun visors. they are a joke.

my saturn coupe had better visors.

gramps
I already complained about the crotch reflectors here.

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=222879
linc400 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-19-2012, 08:59 PM   #102
-SS-
 
-SS-'s Avatar
 
Drives: 45th Anniversary Camaro SS
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: New Mexico
Posts: 49
Side mirrors

Side mirrors that tilt down when you put it in reverse then return to their previous position when put into a forward gear.
-SS- is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-19-2012, 09:08 PM   #103
linc400
 
linc400's Avatar
 
Drives: 2012 2LT 45th anniversary convert
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Chicago
Posts: 268
Quote:
Originally Posted by JEEPFREEKSCOTTY View Post
Power passenger seat has been fixed. At least the ZL1 i saw had them.
My car has a power passenger seat.
linc400 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-19-2012, 09:19 PM   #104
domtheplumberman
 
Drives: 2010 V6 Camaro
Join Date: May 2012
Location: Drexel Hill PA
Posts: 2
Quote:
Originally Posted by usnavydoc View Post
For me it would definitely be the manual transmission. My 2SS LS3 took me to driving nirvana until I ran into the 1-2 shift grind during hard acceleration. A search shows I am not the only one alone with this issue.

At 2500 miles, changed shifter to MGW but still have grind. From my grandfather, to my dad, and now to me, my family has always been Chevy people. Dealer has not called me back despite leaving messages. If GM doesn't fix this to my satisfaction I will trade it in for a Ford Mustang or Dodge Challenger - two cars I have driven which does not have a transmission grind.
Is it hard shifting between first and second?
Dom
domtheplumberman is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-19-2012, 09:20 PM   #105
2xSSRS

 
2xSSRS's Avatar
 
Drives: 2017 SS Black on Black A8
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Ohio
Posts: 974
Mine does not. I didn't even think to look when I bought the car. I mean, that much money, I just new it had a power passenger. Why wouldn't it? well, then my wife got in when I got it home. Guess what. She's only about 5' 1". She has a great view of the glovebox?
__________________
2xSSRS is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-19-2012, 09:41 PM   #106
domtheplumberman
 
Drives: 2010 V6 Camaro
Join Date: May 2012
Location: Drexel Hill PA
Posts: 2
Quote:
Originally Posted by TheHorse13 View Post
I will see your one thing and raise you three more...

1) Fix all the horrible quality engine parts that leak oil. I've had all three of the known leak spots (oil cooler, pan, rear main). Not acceptable for a new car.
2) The paint is absolute garbage but I can't blame GM for all of this. The EPA is the source of our pain on this one.
3) The TR6060 (manual) transmission has engineering flaws. Fix that. It's another embarrasment to have a performance car that can't shift gears when you are above 4K RPM.
4) Put a baffle in the gas tank so you don't hear gasoline slapping against the rear of the cabin.

The things above are my personal peeves about the car. There are far more things that I like about the vehicle but that's a separate topic.
i have 2010 v6 camaro on my 2nd transmisson for the same problem and hard shifting when transmission get hot. do you have the same problem?
domtheplumberman is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-19-2012, 09:58 PM   #107
steakmaker
 
steakmaker's Avatar
 
Drives: '10 Camaro SS,Jeep Commander Hemi
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Cicero,NY
Posts: 567
return to stock

Quote:
Originally Posted by usnavydoc View Post
For me it would definitely be the manual transmission. My 2SS LS3 took me to driving nirvana until I ran into the 1-2 shift grind during hard acceleration. A search shows I am not the only one alone with this issue.

At 2500 miles, changed shifter to MGW but still have grind. From my grandfather, to my dad, and now to me, my family has always been Chevy people. Dealer has not called me back despite leaving messages. If GM doesn't fix this to my satisfaction I will trade it in for a Ford Mustang or Dodge Challenger - two cars I have driven which does not have a transmission grind.
All I can suggest is to install the stock shifter.Call the the GM rep for your area and make arrangements meet him/her at your dealer, bring your car in and show them the problem.Don't wait for the dealer to call you!Good Luck
steakmaker is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-19-2012, 10:01 PM   #108
SIRLOIN
Banned
 
Drives: Ms. Daisy
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Nashville,Tn
Posts: 400
Interior redesign...
SIRLOIN is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-19-2012, 10:16 PM   #109
2cnd chance
Too Many Great Choices
 
2cnd chance's Avatar
 
Drives: Grand Sport/Z07
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: A Mountain Road
Posts: 7,454
Quote:
Originally Posted by linc400 View Post
No, they don't target the same buyers. However, with what I paid for my Camaro, I could have bought a Cadillac or Lincoln. A Camaro would never have been close to those in price decades ago. So I would expect it to have a little nicer interior at that price point. Not to mention that Fords and Hyundais have nicer interiors.




I have owned only RWD cars except for the Regal, and while many were larger than the Camaro, the Camaro trunk is just ridiculous in comparison.
I was going to write reasons for your complaints, but I believe you just don't get it. Sorry next time buy a CTS sedan I think it's what you're desiring.
2cnd chance is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-19-2012, 10:43 PM   #110
2cnd chance
Too Many Great Choices
 
2cnd chance's Avatar
 
Drives: Grand Sport/Z07
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: A Mountain Road
Posts: 7,454
Some comments (very few) have merit, the others can be handled by personalizing your Camaro. Chevy has always meant bang for the buck, and the Camaro is about performance and looks. Luxury is not "the" main mission of the Camaro. Need more trunk and backseat room you bought the wrong car.
2cnd chance is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-19-2012, 11:05 PM   #111
ardailsmith
 
ardailsmith's Avatar
 
Drives: 2012 2LT LFX A6 RS Black on Black
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: San Jose, CA
Posts: 432
What I would love to see is a keyless push button start with a smaller fob. A fob that won't look like a third nut in my pocket.
__________________
Modern Pony Car is a personalized newspaper built from articles, blog posts, videos and photos selected by Ardail Smith http://paper.li/ardailsmith/1337204572
ardailsmith is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-19-2012, 11:22 PM   #112
usnavydoc
 
usnavydoc's Avatar
 
Drives: 2012 2SS LS3, 2012 Ford Focus SE
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: SF Bay Area
Posts: 77
Quote:
Originally Posted by domtheplumberman View Post
Is it hard shifting between first and second?
Dom
It happens when I accelerate between first and second, usually during harder acceleration. Not pedal to the metal, but in between granny driving and driving like you stole it.

I managed to avoid the issue by driving it gently until the transmission temperature reached 180 degrees. Any spirited driving before that temp would occasionally result in a grind followed by the burning smell.

This is my 6th car with a manual transmission, and the only one that grinds on 1-2 shift until warmed up. It is unsat and who has time to let car idle until the transmission reaches temperature? Or worse, someone needs to accelerate away from a traffic hazard but is unable to because the transmission couldn't get in gear.

The mgw shifter made the shifting smoother. I didn't and don't expect it to correct the grinding problem because the problem is not with the shifter.

The thin paint replies do make me worry...mine is 2 months old and has 2500 miles so the paint still looks good. Maybe a DuPont invisible car bra is a good idea for my next car mod.
__________________
Corsa cat backs, K&N CAI, Borla headers, Solo high flow cats, Jannety Racing tune, MGW short throw shifter
usnavydoc is offline   Reply With Quote
 
Reply


Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump


All times are GMT -5. The time now is 03:42 PM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.9 Beta 4
Copyright ©2000 - 2026, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.