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Carls2SS · 07-16-2012, 11:10 PM

Having purchased my 45th Ann. Camaro about a month ago, I've been reading all the problems of other owners (oil leaks, PCV issues, M6 trans problems etc)

Here's my question. Since this is obviously a Camaro forum, What do you think is the actual percentage of these issues arising ? 1 out of 100, 1000? 5 out of 250 etc......

Or is this just the fact "squeaky wheel gets NOTICED"

wocampb · 07-16-2012, 11:13 PM

Every car is going to have issues and people generally voice when they are having issues more than when the car is perfect. I wouldn't worry too much about it. I had a 2010 that had countless issues and still traded it for a 2012 45th. Until you have an issue just drive and enjoy the amazing car.

Linker239 · 07-16-2012, 11:29 PM

I think for the most part the complaints and issues are voiced more than the people that haven't had any problems. I wouldnt over think it, get out there and enjoy that Permagrin.

heRS · 07-16-2012, 11:32 PM

There's a zillion posts where people have stated mileage without problems. Well meybe not a zillion, but enough to know that these cars are more problem free than not. I'm at 24k with no problems except a cracked wiper cap which was replaced under warranty.

monstertodd · 07-16-2012, 11:35 PM

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Originally Posted by heRS

There's a zillion posts where people have stated mileage without problems. Well meybe not a zillion, but enough to know that these cars are more problem free than not. I'm at 24k with no problems except a cracked wiper cap which was replaced under warranty.

I had this same problem on my 2010 SS, and has been my only warranty claim in 15,000 miles. As said above, the problems and issues that arise on this forum are going to receive a lot more attention than the folks that have hardly had any troubles.....if any.

Take that car out, enjoy the shit out of it. Take appropriate steps to mitigate the risks associated with owning a performance car obviously, but don't baby it.

Avenging Orange · 07-17-2012, 12:02 AM

Gotta look at it this way. Its a forum..........its the internet. Only believe what you can verify.

DFWHD · 07-17-2012, 06:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Avenging Orange

Gotta look at it this way. Its a forum..........its the internet. Only believe what you can verify.

Agreed - Online forums are like fly paper. Fly paper is designed to catch flies, but when you look at it, every dang bug under the sun gets stuck to it. C5 is the same way - you'll have every story under the sun. Read them and and move on. If you spend too much time dwelling on the "potential" issues, you'll never enjoy the car. And these cars are made to enjoy!

DefianceDan · 07-17-2012, 07:06 AM

I agree with everything already stated - so here's my vote of confidence! Brought my 45 home Feb 2nd and no problems. I did have the 'smelly a/c' issue, but never took it in due to a crazy schedule and it went away on it's own.

V1c1ous · 07-17-2012, 07:06 AM

Took dely of mine on Oct 13,2009. Have 45k +......no problems at all, except rear tire wear !!!!

Carls2SS · 07-17-2012, 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by V1c1ous

Took dely of mine on Oct 13,2009. Have 45k +......no problems at all, except rear tire wear !!!!

GTUPONIT · 07-17-2012, 01:37 PM

Enjoy the car. The forum can do just as much bad as it can do good. This is my second C5 Camaro and have not had a single problem yet. Can't say the same for my 2011 RAM.

camarozzzz · 07-17-2012, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Carls2SS

Having purchased my 45th Ann. Camaro about a month ago, I've been reading all the problems of other owners (oil leaks, PCV issues, M6 trans problems etc)

Here's my question. Since this is obviously a Camaro forum, What do you think is the actual percentage of these issues arising ? 1 out of 100, 1000? 5 out of 250 etc......

Or is this just the fact "squeaky wheel gets NOTICED"

My 2011 overheated due to a burned out cooling fan within 3 weeks of having it....then followed by the leather peeling off of the wheel...

I hate to stereotype because I adore this car but as the old saying goes about american made cars...

Also had the same fuse burn out 4 times...until they basically replaced the works on it...

ShowSStopper · 07-17-2012, 02:42 PM

Well I love my Camaro. But....she isn't perfect.

Dealertrip one was for some horrible paint issues...no action taken by GM.

Dealertrip two was for a bolt on something that came out and got stuck in the decklid. Dealer says they can't get it out.

Now I'm scheduling dealertrip three today for a bad rattle from under the back of the car. Started day 1 but has now progressed. Used to only hear it on big bumps, but now it rattles with every crack in the pavement.

Anyway, no two are really the same. I wouldn't worry too much. They are nice cars, in any trim.

ihaveacamaro · 07-17-2012, 02:48 PM

People complain a lot more than they advertise that they are satisfied...

07-16-2012, 11:10 PM	#1
Carls2SS Drives: 2012 45th Anniversary 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 143	Is Anybody as nervous as I am about.... Having purchased my 45th Ann. Camaro about a month ago, I've been reading all the problems of other owners (oil leaks, PCV issues, M6 trans problems etc) Here's my question. Since this is obviously a Camaro forum, What do you think is the actual percentage of these issues arising ? 1 out of 100, 1000? 5 out of 250 etc...... Or is this just the fact "squeaky wheel gets NOTICED" __________________ 2012-45th Anniversary Edition 2SS/RS/M6 CAI, Elite Catch Can,SW RetroCatback 1969 Z/28 Sold

07-16-2012, 11:32 PM	#4
heRS Raised by Wolves Drives: IBM 2010 2LT RS M6 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 5,980 View My Garage	There's a zillion posts where people have stated mileage without problems. Well meybe not a zillion, but enough to know that these cars are more problem free than not. I'm at 24k with no problems except a cracked wiper cap which was replaced under warranty. __________________ Tori click the sig pic to view my build thread

07-17-2012, 12:02 AM	#6
Avenging Orange Drives: 2010 Inferno Orange 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Clermont, IN Posts: 3,297	Gotta look at it this way. Its a forum..........its the internet. Only believe what you can verify. __________________ 2010 Inferno Orange 2SS/RS M6 Black Leather, Sun Roof, OBX Headers, Borla touring axle back, Cold Air Inductions CAI , non synthetic fluids, BMR total bushing upgrade/1" lowering springs, DSE 32mm rear sway bar. GM fe4 shocks/struts/LCA's, AAM 3.91 diff, Vertini RFS1.8 20x9 +30. Conti ExtremeContact Sport 275/35/20. sjm autoprod ABL dash kit. Mike Norris tuned 413/419. Avenging Orange: 43 years of not buying into the Hype........and damn proud of it!! https://youtu.be/9JD9it6SmB8 https://youtu.be/xmelTlEzI34 KICKING CANCERS ASS SINCE 2015!!

07-17-2012, 07:06 AM	#8
DefianceDan VroomVroom Drives: 2017 50th 2SS Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 497	I agree with everything already stated - so here's my vote of confidence! Brought my 45 home Feb 2nd and no problems. I did have the 'smelly a/c' issue, but never took it in due to a crazy schedule and it went away on it's own. __________________ 2017 H50 2SS MX8 F55 NPP CF5 RN2

07-17-2012, 07:06 AM	#9
V1c1ous Drives: 96 Z28 SS, 2010 SS RS Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Reading, Ohio Posts: 275	Took dely of mine on Oct 13,2009. Have 45k +......no problems at all, except rear tire wear !!!! __________________ "Start brain before placing mouth in gear".

07-16-2012, 11:13 PM	#2
wocampb Drives: '14 2SS/RS 1LE BRM, '12 Cruze LT 6M Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 706 View My Garage	Every car is going to have issues and people generally voice when they are having issues more than when the car is perfect. I wouldn't worry too much about it. I had a 2010 that had countless issues and still traded it for a 2012 45th. Until you have an issue just drive and enjoy the amazing car.

07-16-2012, 11:29 PM	#3
Linker239 Drives: 2022 WC 2SS Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Searcy, Arkansas Posts: 2,466 View My Garage	I think for the most part the complaints and issues are voiced more than the people that haven't had any problems. I wouldnt over think it, get out there and enjoy that Permagrin.

07-17-2012, 01:37 PM	#11
GTUPONIT Drives: 2016 Hyper Blue & 2017 SS White Join Date: May 2012 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 245	Enjoy the car. The forum can do just as much bad as it can do good. This is my second C5 Camaro and have not had a single problem yet. Can't say the same for my 2011 RAM.

07-17-2012, 02:42 PM	#13
ShowSStopper Account Suspended Drives: 2012 Camaro 1SS Black Coupe Join Date: May 2012 Location: Houston Posts: 1,091	Well I love my Camaro. But....she isn't perfect. Dealertrip one was for some horrible paint issues...no action taken by GM. Dealertrip two was for a bolt on something that came out and got stuck in the decklid. Dealer says they can't get it out. Now I'm scheduling dealertrip three today for a bad rattle from under the back of the car. Started day 1 but has now progressed. Used to only hear it on big bumps, but now it rattles with every crack in the pavement. Anyway, no two are really the same. I wouldn't worry too much. They are nice cars, in any trim.

07-17-2012, 02:48 PM	#14
ihaveacamaro I like teeth. Drives: #198 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Ft. Lauderdale, Florida Posts: 4,817	People complain a lot more than they advertise that they are satisfied... __________________ . Please check out my youtube detailing channel: http://www.youtube.com/user/roshan517 "When you want to succeed as bad as you want to breathe, then you will be successful."