Known issues with 5th gen Camaros?

[Scalded Dog]

Cool, Guapo! Sorry.... Don't know any Lee Virgin... heck, I don't think I know ANY virgins!

Townending, living in Big Bear and driving a Nissan, be it Armada, Titan, Xterra, or Sentra: You're lucky you didn't get shot during the Dorner hunt! If two little Asian ladies delivering newspapers in a Toyota and a surfer dude on his way to find some tasty waves, bro, looked enough like a large black man with a chip on his shoulder for them to open fire, well, driving a Nissan would have put you in the crosshairs! More than one wise reason to switch to a Camaro!

[Rockhead]

Premature rear tire wear.

[3rdgen3]

Originally Posted by Rockhead

Premature rear tire wear.

THIS!!^^^^^^

[3rdgen3]

Originally Posted by NSANEBLK

I don't know if any of the 2010s had them but all the 2011 and newer 2SS should. IMHO the options of the 2SS (or 2LT for the V6) are worth every extra penny.

Correct.

ALL 2011+ 2SS and 2LT come with HUD.

I believe with the 2SS/2LT you automatically get leather, 4 pack gauges, body coloured roof ditch moldings and the RS package too which includes the HID headlights. Those headlights are worth EVERY penny.

[Baba]

Originally Posted by Townending

Hi, I am new to this forum, Camaros, and any car that is not a Nissan Armada/Titan/Xterra.

I am looking at picking up a used 2010-2013 Camaro SS as I'm not a fan of the 2014.

I want to know if there are any known issues I should out for when I'm looking around. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Are you primarily interested in a Coupe or considering the convertible, as well?

Educate yourself regarding the little things that didn't come on the early 2010 and 2011 builds. Things such as no backup sensors on the early 2010 MY and no backup camera prior to 2012 models. 10's and 11's had darkened tail lights ONLY with the RS package, then became standard on 12+ model years. These really aren't issues but it helps to know what you might be missing if you don't read up on the "standard" and optional equipment available on the MY's you're interested in.

Some of the '10's and 11's have also had A/C problems - primarily blower motor issues, IIRC.

There have been numerous threads on the convertible forum regarding problems with the convertible tops ranging from rub marks developing in some cases into holes, broken 5th bows, air leaks, and water drainage / management bag leaks. Then there are the "fiascos" regarding poor repairs / replacement of tops. The later MY 12 and 13 builds appear to have received a better quality top and larger water drainage bags and appear to have fewer threads complaining of top problems, thus far.

[OrangeVert]

Originally Posted by Q'smuscle

2011's has HUD ! Hence why I said that was my favorite year for the camaro. That and the Retro numbers. I will be getting a 2011 . Once I want to another one.

Love the 2011! But am not impartial. :-)

[OrangeVert]

Originally Posted by Baba

Are you primarily interested in a Coupe or considering the convertible, as well?

Educate yourself regarding the little things that didn't come on the early 2010 and 2011 builds. Things such as no backup sensors on the early 2010 MY and no backup camera prior to 2012 models. 10's and 11's had darkened tail lights ONLY with the RS package, then became standard on 12+ model years. These really aren't issues but it helps to know what you might be missing if you don't read up on the "standard" and optional equipment available on the MY's you're interested in.

Some of the '10's and 11's have also had A/C problems - primarily blower motor issues, IIRC.

There have been numerous threads on the convertible forum regarding problems with the convertible tops ranging from rub marks developing in some cases into holes, broken 5th bows, air leaks, and water drainage / management bag leaks. Then there are the "fiascos" regarding poor repairs / replacement of tops. The later MY 12 and 13 builds appear to have received a better quality top and larger water drainage bags and appear to have fewer threads complaining of top problems, thus far.

+1 - Good info, Baba!

[Gforce8]

60,000 miles zero problems on a 1ss 2010.
Love this damn car!
Drove through 6" of snow (with proper snow tires)
Never got stuck!
Did I mention I love this car?

[Baba]

Originally Posted by OrangeVert

+1 - Good info, Baba!

Thank you, OrangeVert!

[ChrisBlair]

Every automobile has issues. I'd be cautious when reading the "issues" forum. That's not a list of "issues found". That's "owner concerns". You have to read each thread, not just scan the titles. I am not saying that 5Gens have no issues. I'm saying I do tech support and customer service for much more expensive equipment than a Camaro and I know that a customer concern is not the same thing as a product problem.

My own 2012 1SS has only had one problem in 25K miles- misaligned outside weatherstrip, passenger door. Well, the paint sucks too but that's an industry wide concern

[Baba]

Originally Posted by Townending

Hi, I am new to this forum, Camaros, and any car that is not a Nissan Armada/Titan/Xterra.

I am looking at picking up a used 2010-2013 Camaro SS as I'm not a fan of the 2014.

I want to know if there are any known issues I should out for when I'm looking around. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

I forgot to mention that, as you're buying used, you'd be well-advised to obtain a CarFax / history on any vehicle you're interested in - ESPECIALLY if you're buying from a private party or a non-GM dealer. You DON'T want to buy a lemon someone else has discarded.

I'm conservative and would therefore only consider GM Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) vehicles. They're guaranteed to be accident-free and not modded. They come with a year's worth of bumper to bumper warranty and 2 years on oil changes (I believe up to 2 or 4 / year) and tire rotations as well as several other things. You can read up on GM's Certified Pre-Owned program and coverages at this website - and you can do a search there as well for CPO Camaros. http://www.gmcertified.com/certified-advantage

In addition, you can also purchase a GM Protection Plan (GMPP). This is an optional warranty with varying levels of coverage, deductibles, duration and mileage. You can read about it here: http://www.gmprotectionplan.com/ourproducts.html

I realize it might be a bit overwhelming to read and research these if your'e not familiar with them but they might well be something you may want to opt for to protect your new Camaro, esp. if you're not a DIYer.

Good luck with your search and please let us know how your search goes and hit us up with any questions.

[jshaf]

had a 2010 1LT for 3.5 years and an SS since nov, only issue was a pillar cover popping off, replaced under warrenty the first month or so I had the first one.

[Q'smuscle]

Originally Posted by OrangeVert

Love the 2011! But am not impartial. :-)

Yea, I love the 12's on up too because I like the dash stitching and steering wheel now. But really want the Retro gauge numbers on speedometers .

[sscamaro]

My SS was built on 9/14/09. I've had no problems with it. Thank goodness, because the warranty was gone on 10/14/09 due to LT headers and a dyno tune. And S/C in September 2010. It now has 39K miles on it and running like a champ. I have put 28K miles on it since the S/C.