Parts availability is not very good it seems at GM?

[ZL1-V]

For those of you that have followed my previous post regarding the rear end leak I was told today by the dealer that they could not locate an axle seals for my ZL1 locally here in So Cal and had to order it from Michigan! What kind of BS is this? How do you not stock axle bearings for a Camaro ZL1? IIRC isn't it the same as the one that goes into the SS?

[DangerZL1]

If the bearings are the same as the stock SS, then I'd think the part numbers would be the same. It really isn't completely GMs fault. They source wheels, rear ends, exhaust systems, and other parts from various vendors and don't always have an inventory of extra parts, especially if there's been a lot of failures. I'd just be thankful that the part is available from another dealership.

[ZL1-V]

Originally Posted by DangerZL1

If the bearings are the same as the stock SS, then I'd think the part numbers would be the same. It really isn't completely GMs fault. They source wheels, rear ends, exhaust systems, and other parts from various vendors and don't always have an inventory of extra parts, especially if there's been a lot of failures. I'd just be thankful that the part is available from another dealership.

I am I haven't had to go thru this before with a repair in awhile.

[1MtnGoat]

Originally Posted by Sharp ZL1

For those of you that have followed my previous post regarding the rear end leak I was told today by the dealer that they could not locate an axle seals for my ZL1 locally here in So Cal and had to order it from Michigan! What kind of BS is this? How do you not stock axle bearings for a Camaro ZL1? IIRC isn't it the same as the one that goes into the SS?

The differential is totally different than the SS so the seals probably are too!

[Mr pogo]

probably the biggest cause of GM parts availability was after the bankruptcy GM got rid of alot of inventory and does not stock the volume that they did before.
having a 16 yr old GM product the past decade, I saw probably 75% of parts go obsolete the past 6 years.

but on seals and bearings, if you have a part number you can contact local bearing supply vendors or powertrain shops and see if they have the bearings or seals.
I switched my imp to 373s and an eaton posi 6 years ago and did not get a single part from the dealer except the LS additive and the abs reluctor (one of the last ones in stock lol).

[HDRDTD]

Originally Posted by 1MtnGoat

The differential is totally different than the SS so the seals probably are too!

The axles are different as well, so I'm not surprised that the seals might not be the same.

The ZL1 has one smaller solid axle, and one larger but hollow axle IIRC.

[ZL1-V]

Originally Posted by HDRDTD

The axles are different as well, so I'm not surprised that the seals might not be the same.

The ZL1 has one smaller solid axle, and one larger but hollow axle IIRC.

Thanks I did a bit of research and also read your post in the other thread and understand now. I will get it back eventually!

[HDRDTD]

Originally Posted by Sharp ZL1

Thanks I did a bit of research and also read your post in the other thread and understand now. I will get it back eventually!

[Chevrolet Customer Svc]

Originally Posted by Sharp ZL1

For those of you that have followed my previous post regarding the rear end leak I was told today by the dealer that they could not locate an axle seals for my ZL1 locally here in So Cal and had to order it from Michigan! What kind of BS is this? How do you not stock axle bearings for a Camaro ZL1? IIRC isn't it the same as the one that goes into the SS?

We certainly apologize for the frustrations that you are currently experiencing. Please let us know when you get you axle seals taken care of.

Brandon
Chevrolet Customer Service

[ZL1-V]

Car returned today repaired! The tech left the rear connection loose in the trunk no rear turn signals or brake lights. They called me as I left the parking lot they looked and noticed no rear brake lamps came on! I now will go over the car with a complete vehicle check out before leaving.

[Chevrolet Customer Svc]

Originally Posted by Sharp ZL1

Car returned today repaired! The tech left the rear connection loose in the trunk no rear turn signals or brake lights. They called me as I left the parking lot they looked and noticed no rear brake lamps came on! I now will go over the car with a complete vehicle check out before leaving.

Awesome! Please let us know how everything checked out!

Brandon
Chevrolet Customer Service

[PNYSLAR]

Originally Posted by Sharp ZL1

For those of you that have followed my previous post regarding the rear end leak I was told today by the dealer that they could not locate an axle seals for my ZL1 locally here in So Cal and had to order it from Michigan! What kind of BS is this? How do you not stock axle bearings for a Camaro ZL1? IIRC isn't it the same as the one that goes into the SS?

Had the same happen to me when I had them change my Rearend fluid. Took 7 days for them to show up!!!!!! But the car works great again so I'll let them slid

[nak3dsnake]

Originally Posted by Mr pogo

probably the biggest cause of GM parts availability was after the bankruptcy GM got rid of alot of inventory and does not stock the volume that they did before.
having a 16 yr old GM product the past decade, I saw probably 75% of parts go obsolete the past 6 years.

but on seals and bearings, if you have a part number you can contact local bearing supply vendors or powertrain shops and see if they have the bearings or seals.
I switched my imp to 373s and an eaton posi 6 years ago and did not get a single part from the dealer except the LS additive and the abs reluctor (one of the last ones in stock lol).

GM dealers stock very little these day. Especially model specific parts like the ZL1 differential bits. My dealer doesn't even stock the bolts for the brake calipers.