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avib87 · 06-20-2016, 08:01 PM

how often this SC issue happen? 1 out of 5/10/20 cars or its very rare? on manual/auto? certain years? how can i recognize it at the dealership? what is the lifetime of SC with normal maintenance and use? I'm looking to buy a 13' zl1 and this issue scares me and i will really appreciate any help with it...

247EVL · 06-21-2016, 12:31 AM

I have a 2013 auto car and it has relatively low mileage, just under 10,000 KMS (about 6000 miles). It was fine up until a few weeks ago. Waiting for the dealer to receive the "new" unit. Hopefully the replacement fixes the issue, fingers crossed.

Cincity · 06-23-2016, 08:32 PM

I just dropped mine off to get replaced Monday (8000 miles) I was told they had to drop the engine to get to the bolts and wont get it back until Friday?? Anyone else have the dealer tell you they cant get to the bolts and have to drop the drive train? Seems extreme since GM quotes 6 hours labor.

ZMEnow · 06-23-2016, 11:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Cincity

I just dropped mine off to get replaced Monday (8000 miles) I was told they had to drop the engine to get to the bolts and wont get it back until Friday?? Anyone else have the dealer tell you they cant get to the bolts and have to drop the drive train? Seems extreme since GM quotes 6 hours labor.

They drop the front cradle which lowers the back of the engine about a inch or 3, enough to get access to the rear bolts on the rear SC. It's no big deal, I just did it to change the flywheel, clutch, and slave. All the ones I have seen done have been done ths way including mine.

rvnmaniac · 06-23-2016, 11:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Cincity

I just dropped mine off to get replaced Monday (8000 miles) I was told they had to drop the engine to get to the bolts and wont get it back until Friday?? Anyone else have the dealer tell you they cant get to the bolts and have to drop the drive train? Seems extreme since GM quotes 6 hours labor.

I waited until all parts had arrived. Dropped the car off on a Wednesday morning and picked it up that Friday.

247EVL · 06-24-2016, 12:23 AM

It has been a week since I was told I would be needing a new supercharger. I checked in to see if the parts where in yet. They where not, and I'm still waiting. I have not driven my car since I brought it to the dealer. I don't want the supercharger to seize or cause any damage to the engine. Sort of frustrated at the moment not being able to use the car. The nice weather is a short season in Canada. Any thoughts on if I should keep the car parked until it's fixed? Is it ok to drive with the rattle and squeal?

Test_Eng · 06-24-2016, 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by 247EVL

It has been a week since I was told I would be needing a new supercharger. I checked in to see if the parts where in yet. They where not, and I'm still waiting. I have not driven my car since I brought it to the dealer. I don't want the supercharger to seize or cause any damage to the engine. Sort of frustrated at the moment not being able to use the car. The nice weather is a short season in Canada. Any thoughts on if I should keep the car parked until it's fixed? Is it ok to drive with the rattle and squeal?

I really doubt it will seize or cause any other damage for long time unless the rattle is really bad, like a string of firecrackers going off. It mostly likely looks like this:

That's how my snout looked like before the solid isolator.

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Chevrolet Customer Svc · 06-24-2016, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by 247EVL

It has been a week since I was told I would be needing a new supercharger. I checked in to see if the parts where in yet. They where not, and I'm still waiting. I have not driven my car since I brought it to the dealer. I don't want the supercharger to seize or cause any damage to the engine. Sort of frustrated at the moment not being able to use the car. The nice weather is a short season in Canada. Any thoughts on if I should keep the car parked until it's fixed? Is it ok to drive with the rattle and squeal?

Hi 247EVL,

We’re sorry to hear that your Camaro still seems to be at your dealership waiting on the new parts, and we apologize that you're missing out on the nice weather! If you’d be interested in an additional layer of assistance to look into this further for you, we’d be happy to get you into contact with the Customer Care Team over in Canada. As we're best equipped to assist our customers in the U.S., the team in Canada would be in the best position to help you with any questions or concerns moving forward. Please feel free to send us a private message with your full name, phone number, VIN, and involved dealer so that we may take the next steps.

All the best,

Angela O.
Chevrolet Customer Care

247EVL · 06-25-2016, 12:27 AM

Thank you Test_Eng for the information. I am hesitant to drive the car, but may drive it until the issue sounds as though it is getting worse. Also thank you to Chevrolet Customer Care. I will message Customer Care in the morning. I would like to escalate the resolve to repair my car.

CodemanZL1 · 06-30-2016, 09:06 PM

Well I just had my S/C replaced...they only had the car for 3 days, which is awesome. However, this new blower is rolling around marbles twice as large as the original :(
****!

247EVL · 06-30-2016, 10:12 PM

This is what I am concerned about as well. The dealership said they would only need the car overnight, as it is a 5 hour job. Sounds like it's a bigger job than that. I still haven't been able to determine if the new superchargers are of a different design or just the same old unit that is causing all the issues. My car goes in next week for the repair.

ZMEnow · 06-30-2016, 10:16 PM

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Originally Posted by 247EVL

This is what I am concerned about as well. The dealership said they would only need the car overnight, as it is a 5 hour job. Sounds like it's a bigger job than that. I still haven't been able to determine if the new superchargers are of a different design or just the same old unit that is causing all the issues. My car goes in next week for the repair.

It's only a 5 hour job if they have any expierence,,even less if the same guys has done a few.

bobby35ny · 06-30-2016, 10:25 PM

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Originally Posted by CodemanZL1

Well I just had my S/C replaced...they only had the car for 3 days, which is awesome. However, this new blower is rolling around marbles twice as large as the original :(
****!

Same thing happened to me, LOL sucks, go back there right away and get another one.

-bobby

CodemanZL1 · 06-30-2016, 10:31 PM

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Originally Posted by bobby35ny

Same thing happened to me, LOL sucks, go back there right away and get another one.

-bobby

Nice, that sucks...
Yea I'll be back up there in the morning.

06-20-2016, 08:01 PM	#29
avib87 Drives: ZL1 Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: MD Posts: 44	how often this SC issue happen? 1 out of 5/10/20 cars or its very rare? on manual/auto? certain years? how can i recognize it at the dealership? what is the lifetime of SC with normal maintenance and use? I'm looking to buy a 13' zl1 and this issue scares me and i will really appreciate any help with it...

06-21-2016, 12:31 AM	#30
247EVL Drives: 2013 ZL1 Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Niagara Ontario, Canada Posts: 71	I have a 2013 auto car and it has relatively low mileage, just under 10,000 KMS (about 6000 miles). It was fine up until a few weeks ago. Waiting for the dealer to receive the "new" unit. Hopefully the replacement fixes the issue, fingers crossed.

06-23-2016, 08:32 PM	#31
Cincity Drives: 2013 ZL1 Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Northern New Jersey Posts: 5	I just dropped mine off to get replaced Monday (8000 miles) I was told they had to drop the engine to get to the bolts and wont get it back until Friday?? Anyone else have the dealer tell you they cant get to the bolts and have to drop the drive train? Seems extreme since GM quotes 6 hours labor.

06-24-2016, 12:23 AM	#34
247EVL Drives: 2013 ZL1 Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Niagara Ontario, Canada Posts: 71	It has been a week since I was told I would be needing a new supercharger. I checked in to see if the parts where in yet. They where not, and I'm still waiting. I have not driven my car since I brought it to the dealer. I don't want the supercharger to seize or cause any damage to the engine. Sort of frustrated at the moment not being able to use the car. The nice weather is a short season in Canada. Any thoughts on if I should keep the car parked until it's fixed? Is it ok to drive with the rattle and squeal?

06-25-2016, 12:27 AM	#37
247EVL Drives: 2013 ZL1 Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Niagara Ontario, Canada Posts: 71	Thank you Test_Eng for the information. I am hesitant to drive the car, but may drive it until the issue sounds as though it is getting worse. Also thank you to Chevrolet Customer Care. I will message Customer Care in the morning. I would like to escalate the resolve to repair my car.

06-30-2016, 09:06 PM	#38
CodemanZL1 Drives: 2014 ZL1 Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: DFW, Tx Posts: 66	Well I just had my S/C replaced...they only had the car for 3 days, which is awesome. However, this new blower is rolling around marbles twice as large as the original :( ****!

06-30-2016, 10:12 PM	#39
247EVL Drives: 2013 ZL1 Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Niagara Ontario, Canada Posts: 71	This is what I am concerned about as well. The dealership said they would only need the car overnight, as it is a 5 hour job. Sounds like it's a bigger job than that. I still haven't been able to determine if the new superchargers are of a different design or just the same old unit that is causing all the issues. My car goes in next week for the repair.