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C-redfly · 08-27-2016, 03:25 PM

I've been going back and forth to the dealer for the last two months with the same issue, I literally dropped it off and picked it up 5 times for the same problem ending with the same result, limp mode and check engine light. The dealer has reached out to GM and had a few different technicians work on it but they can't seem to figure out why it keeps going in limp mode. I'm curious whats the next step, I just got off the phone with the service rep who os gonna call me Monday after he speaks with his boss. He said they don't know whats wrong with the camaro. And all this is after they installed a new block due to a bad oiling issue.

shibbs · 08-27-2016, 03:40 PM

Lemon Law. Look into it. Talk about a buy-back, also.

ssrs2lt · 08-27-2016, 03:52 PM

Yep lemon your safety ...talk dealer get regional rep and start the process..this is why you never want get the garage mad because they can accelerate the process.

Welker2 · 08-27-2016, 04:50 PM

As already stated, lemon law. Several years ago, my sister, who lives in California, bought a new Dodge truck that would die for no reason at any time, to include at freeway speeds. Long story short, after a year of constantly taking it to the dealer & them not finding/fixing the issue she got her full purchase price back plus all taxes, registration & other fees ...good luck resolving the issue

Splat · 08-27-2016, 06:10 PM

Like others said, Lemon Law.

Looks like you might have a small battle in front of you.

ritchet · 08-27-2016, 06:53 PM

As others have said, you are in CA and this should qualify as a lemon. As a former Mfg rep for BMW, we would buy the car back after 3 unsuccessful repair attempts.

C-redfly · 08-27-2016, 06:54 PM

Ok thanks for all the replies. The garage is definitely on my side. My service reps really appreciates my patience and always trys his best to help me. I am happy to hear Welker2 mention his sister got full purchase price for dodge. I hope my story can end the same. And ritchet, its been 5 trys so far.

Spurshot · 08-27-2016, 07:35 PM

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Originally Posted by C-redfly

Ok thanks for all the replies. The garage is definitely on my side. My service reps really appreciates my patience and always trys his best to help me. I am happy to hear Welker2 mention his sister got full purchase price for dodge. I hope my story can end the same. And ritchet, its been 5 trys so far.

The Better Business Bureau is where you initiate a "lemon law" action, if you don't want to go thru a personal attorney. Basically, you file a case, an arbitrator contacts you for an interview. They set a date for a hearing where you and the company rep present your cases. The arbitrator has established rules which they follow for the finding. I believe the findings are binding for GM, but not you .

Dwright · 08-27-2016, 08:16 PM

Had the same problem as you. Took my car in 5 times as it kept going into rip. They wouldn't listen when it told them it only happened when I turned left. Finally I bought an throttle body extension, cut the throttle body wiring harness
Wired the new one in and never had the problem again. When ever you would jump on the throttle while turning left it was pulling on the plug at the throttle body. Can't say that will fix your issue but the dealer ships kept trying throttle bodies and flashing the computer and that didn't work at all

christianchevell · 08-28-2016, 09:15 AM

Being your Camaro is 12 you must have a extended warranty covering the thing? Replacing the block from a oiling issue is so super bad, that means its starved the top end as well and everything from the timing chain on back most likely and just a block is not the best repair. It would with oiling problem have hurt lifters, pistons rings, bores bearings, rockers, pushrods, springs, timing chain, valves, etc etc.....

And engine problems could have hurt the cats, warped the heads, etc..... Sure it may be a gremlin now but can you trust them....Most likely not, and that's why you and all owners should save every scrap of paper and every repair attempt made can contribute to your being able to lemon law the car out if you have too......... And oiling problem to me would have meant new crate engine. Good Luck

Ledzepx · 08-28-2016, 09:53 AM

Lemon Law. Brought my wife's car in a few years ago. Check engine light stayed on. Third time I told the mechanic's boss If it comes back again Lemon Law. Just saying to them her car had no more issue. They had to contact another mechanic for help. And it hot fixed.

MrChrisLS3 · 08-28-2016, 10:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Ledzepx

Lemon Law. Brought my wife's car in a few years ago. Check engine light stayed on. Third time I told the mechanic's boss If it comes back again Lemon Law. Just saying to them her car had no more issue. They had to contact another mechanic for help. And it hot fixed.

Good point. Just because this dealership doesn't have the solution doesn't mean there isn't one out there. Although, with warranty service, it is their job to find it, not yours. If they're not working hard enough to find it, then lemon it.

ytown87 · 08-29-2016, 09:08 AM

Lemon Law
Call GM corporate
Light a match...

deweyg63 · 08-29-2016, 02:43 PM

My sister had the same thing with a Jeep. Bypass the dealership and talk directly to their regions rep

08-27-2016, 03:25 PM	#1
C-redfly Drives: 2013 VR vert ZL1 Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,495	What happens when the dealership can't fix my Camaro? I've been going back and forth to the dealer for the last two months with the same issue, I literally dropped it off and picked it up 5 times for the same problem ending with the same result, limp mode and check engine light. The dealer has reached out to GM and had a few different technicians work on it but they can't seem to figure out why it keeps going in limp mode. I'm curious whats the next step, I just got off the phone with the service rep who os gonna call me Monday after he speaks with his boss. He said they don't know whats wrong with the camaro. And all this is after they installed a new block due to a bad oiling issue.

08-27-2016, 03:52 PM	#3
ssrs2lt Drives: too many Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: oh va pa ma tx Posts: 3,046	Yep lemon your safety ...talk dealer get regional rep and start the process..this is why you never want get the garage mad because they can accelerate the process. __________________

08-27-2016, 04:50 PM	#4
Welker2 Ret AF, cancer survivor Drives: 2013 Camaro 2SS/RS & 2006 Corvette Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Mesquite, NV Posts: 2,741 View My Garage	As already stated, lemon law. Several years ago, my sister, who lives in California, bought a new Dodge truck that would die for no reason at any time, to include at freeway speeds. Long story short, after a year of constantly taking it to the dealer & them not finding/fixing the issue she got her full purchase price back plus all taxes, registration & other fees ...good luck resolving the issue __________________

08-27-2016, 06:10 PM	#5
Splat Drives: 2012 1SS M6 IOM Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: New Rochelle New York Posts: 1,428 View My Garage	Like others said, Lemon Law. Looks like you might have a small battle in front of you. __________________ 2012 1SS Camaro LS3 Inferno Orange Mods: LSA Supercharger, 2.55 Pulley, Custom Boost Cam, ARH LTH 1 7/8, HFC, 3' Magnaflow Exhaust, JLT CAI, Elite CC V2, BO White Stage 2 TB, GM 3.91 Gears, DSS CF Driveshaft, BMR Bushing Kit.... . Tuned by JTM Motorsports 540 Hp 550Tq on 9PSI Axles, Monster Clutch, Hotchkis TVS Track Pack kit.......For 2018.

08-28-2016, 09:15 AM	#10
christianchevell old school chevy rodder Drives: 2021 zl1 a-10 WildCherry Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Oregon Posts: 5,622 View My Garage	Being your Camaro is 12 you must have a extended warranty covering the thing? Replacing the block from a oiling issue is so super bad, that means its starved the top end as well and everything from the timing chain on back most likely and just a block is not the best repair. It would with oiling problem have hurt lifters, pistons rings, bores bearings, rockers, pushrods, springs, timing chain, valves, etc etc..... And engine problems could have hurt the cats, warped the heads, etc..... Sure it may be a gremlin now but can you trust them....Most likely not, and that's why you and all owners should save every scrap of paper and every repair attempt made can contribute to your being able to lemon law the car out if you have too......... And oiling problem to me would have meant new crate engine. Good Luck __________________ 2021 Wild Cherry ZL1 A10, Sunroof, Data,Red Carbon Interior, Nav, RotoFab Big Gulp , Elite x2ultra, Borla ATAK, Driveshaft shop, BMR susp, Speed covers, intercoolers, ATI , 2650 MAG, DSX lid, 103 NW, TSP Longtubes & cats, LPE, 1le mods, ,LME cover, Katech pump and chain, Trunnions, BTR stage 2, LPE boostapump, Gforce, Speed eng , Granetteli, etc etc

08-27-2016, 06:53 PM	#6
ritchet Drives: 2015 Camaro 1LS Red Rock Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 121 View My Garage	As others have said, you are in CA and this should qualify as a lemon. As a former Mfg rep for BMW, we would buy the car back after 3 unsuccessful repair attempts.

08-27-2016, 06:54 PM	#7
C-redfly Drives: 2013 VR vert ZL1 Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,495	Ok thanks for all the replies. The garage is definitely on my side. My service reps really appreciates my patience and always trys his best to help me. I am happy to hear Welker2 mention his sister got full purchase price for dodge. I hope my story can end the same. And ritchet, its been 5 trys so far.

08-27-2016, 08:16 PM	#9
Dwright Drives: 2011 Camaro 2ss Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: South Carolina Posts: 52 View My Garage	Had the same problem as you. Took my car in 5 times as it kept going into rip. They wouldn't listen when it told them it only happened when I turned left. Finally I bought an throttle body extension, cut the throttle body wiring harness Wired the new one in and never had the problem again. When ever you would jump on the throttle while turning left it was pulling on the plug at the throttle body. Can't say that will fix your issue but the dealer ships kept trying throttle bodies and flashing the computer and that didn't work at all

08-28-2016, 09:53 AM	#11
Ledzepx Drives: 2010 2SS Camaro 6sp. Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: South Jersey Posts: 639	Lemon Law. Brought my wife's car in a few years ago. Check engine light stayed on. Third time I told the mechanic's boss If it comes back again Lemon Law. Just saying to them her car had no more issue. They had to contact another mechanic for help. And it hot fixed. __________________ www.rsconversions.com

08-29-2016, 09:08 AM	#13
ytown87 Drives: C6 Corvette Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 1,264	Lemon Law Call GM corporate Light a match... __________________ 2008 C6 m6. Carbon creations front/rear carbon fiber wodebody fenders. Carbon fiber hood carbon fiber roof hoop carbon fiber zr1 extreme spoiler. NW 102mm tb. Ported intake manifold. Cometic .040 head gaskets. LG motorsports G6x3 cam. DSX flex fuel sensor. AEM methanol kit. Z06 brakes. Ebiach sway bars. ZR1 rep wheels and Nitto Invo tires. Monster stage 3 twin disc clutch. MGW short shifter. Corbeau race seats. Gforce race harnesses. SLP loudmouth 2 mufflers. Carbon fiber exhaust tips. RPM stage 4 transmission and Stage 3 rear diff. 3.73 gears. Vararam cai. Kooks 1 7/8 headers and x-pipe.

08-29-2016, 02:43 PM	#14
deweyg63 Drives: 2011 2SS/RS 500+ h.p. monster Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Charleston IL Posts: 272	My sister had the same thing with a Jeep. Bypass the dealership and talk directly to their regions rep