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calbert1999 · 10-09-2012, 10:28 PM

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Originally Posted by firestone_ss

the recall your talking about was for the positive cable on the right lower engine and installing insulating material around it i dont remember seeing one for the left side jumper connection and the recall was for early 2010 camaro everything built after may i believe was installed during the build of the car since then.With the after market installs on the car any number of electrical problems may have caused this fire

Nice to know there are multiple electrical issues not just one.

JimE · 10-09-2012, 10:32 PM

I'm sure he was contacted, regardless of what he says. Most all customer calls are recorded.

Briand069 · 10-09-2012, 11:24 PM

I'm sure there is more to this story. Also, I'm pretty sure his car was built well past the recall for the battery cable since it has the back up sensors. And, the small wire he's talking about in the video is to the alternator, not the starter. Also looks like the hole in the hood is above the air cleaner box and from the looks of it when he starts moving stuff around he had a aftermarket air cleaner. Not saying this didn't start from and electrical fire but I don't think all the facts are known to believe the story just yet.

BlackinBlack · 10-10-2012, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Briand069

I'm sure there is more to this story. Also, I'm pretty sure his car was built well past the recall for the battery cable since it has the back up sensors. And, the small wire he's talking about in the video is to the alternator, not the starter. Also looks like the hole in the hood is above the air cleaner box and from the looks of it when he starts moving stuff around he had a aftermarket air cleaner. Not saying this didn't start from and electrical fire but I don't think all the facts are known to believe the story just yet.

It was very early cars. My 2010 was delivered in Aug 2009 and was not affected by this recall. (This recall was for RPO cars.) That car HAD to be a later car. Easiest way to know is Summit White was not a launch color and did not come out till later.

Also ZL1 with a $600 car payment.... better have over 20K to put down.

akCamaross · 10-10-2012, 03:28 PM

Never seen something like this!

calbert1999 · 10-10-2012, 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by BlackinBlack

It was very early cars. My 2010 was delivered in Aug 2009 and was not affected by this recall. (This recall was for RPO cars.) That car HAD to be a later car. Easiest way to know is Summit White was not a launch color and did not come out till later.

Also ZL1 with a $600 car payment.... better have over 20K to put down.

Good point. If he's broke that's not going to be easy.

GenoSin · 10-15-2012, 01:29 AM

I live on the same island as him and he just told me about this the other day! Ugghh... Sickening. I cant find the service bulletin so I need to go down to the Dealership and see wtf is going on.

Pagliaro · 10-18-2012, 09:52 AM

I fail to see how this is on GM.

He had the car for 30 months according to the youtube video. If that's the case that's brings the car purchase down to around March/April/May (+/- an month range to account for estimation based on upload date) of 2010. The recall notice was made.

05/06/2009 roughly a year prior.

this car would have already been fixed at the dealership had it fallen into the recall category before he had the opportunity to purchase it. Hell even if we add an additional 6 months to that it would still bring the car purchase down to Oct 2009 which is still after the recall date. I understand this calculation does not factor in the build date but still gives a rough idea on purchase date. If the car was bought new on the lot it is more likely than not exempt from the recall.

I don't even own a Camaro yet but have an app for 2010's on my iPhone just because I want a SGM , I have no choice but to purchase used. I may have to get the app for 2011's if that's what I end up purchasing. It's useful because it lists recalls.

It's actually where I pulled the recall notice date from. It wouldn't effect SGM's in my case cause they were only LT's in 2010.

I too am self employed and have had trouble financing due to this. (Canadian). I actually am currently working multiple jobs. (Self employed and Retail Warehouse) as the second job will better my chances at a loan in the future should I find the car I want. It's not GM's fault he lost his full-time job or made the choice to change career paths sure he may have been making the payments at the time but new loans will be based on the current employment . He also shouldn't be asking for 2012/2013 SS or ZL1 if anything he should be asking for financing on a used 2010 SS.

In the course of the 30 months this car was never brought in for servicing? As I am sure a check on the VIN during servicing would have also flagged a Recall Notice if it's in the allotted VINS.

I still feel bad for the owner but bad luck happens. I just don't think it would be fair to others such as myself who can make the payments but can't get financed.

Michael Rophone · 10-18-2012, 11:44 PM

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Originally Posted by litle88

With all those damn stickers I'm sure the car committed suicide by spontaneous combustion after he installed those damn doors!

This was his first mistake...

Michael Rophone · 10-18-2012, 11:50 PM

That way, when it catches fire, he won't be caught by surprise; he'll be expecting it.

Dznts · 10-19-2012, 12:25 AM

Damn that sucks

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10-09-2012, 11:24 PM	#45
Briand069 Drives: 1997/1969 Camaro's Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Vacaville, Ca Posts: 98	I'm sure there is more to this story. Also, I'm pretty sure his car was built well past the recall for the battery cable since it has the back up sensors. And, the small wire he's talking about in the video is to the alternator, not the starter. Also looks like the hole in the hood is above the air cleaner box and from the looks of it when he starts moving stuff around he had a aftermarket air cleaner. Not saying this didn't start from and electrical fire but I don't think all the facts are known to believe the story just yet. __________________ 1969 Camaro LT1 4L60E 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS 6spd

10-10-2012, 03:28 PM	#47
akCamaross Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS Join Date: May 2012 Location: Huntingtown, Maryland Posts: 423	Never seen something like this! __________________ 2011 Camaro 2SS - SIM - M6 + Mods haha

10-18-2012, 11:50 PM	#52
Michael Rophone Drives: Yes Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: PA Posts: 646	Buy a Chevy Volt instead... That way, when it catches fire, he won't be caught by surprise; he'll be expecting it.

10-19-2012, 12:25 AM	#53
Dznts Anabolic Connoisseur Drives: Sold - Blown Camaro 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 22,094	Damn that sucks __________________

10-09-2012, 10:32 PM	#44
JimE Drives: 2013 2SS/RS/1LE Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: St Louis, MO Posts: 3,087	I'm sure he was contacted, regardless of what he says. Most all customer calls are recorded.

10-15-2012, 01:29 AM	#49
GenoSin Drives: 2010 Chevrolet Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Maui,Hawaii Posts: 20 View My Garage	I live on the same island as him and he just told me about this the other day! Ugghh... Sickening. I cant find the service bulletin so I need to go down to the Dealership and see wtf is going on.

10-18-2012, 09:52 AM	#50
Pagliaro RIP Betsy ( Vitara ) Drives: '11 SGM 1LT/RS Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Ottawa, Ontario Posts: 1,178	I fail to see how this is on GM. He had the car for 30 months according to the youtube video. If that's the case that's brings the car purchase down to around March/April/May (+/- an month range to account for estimation based on upload date) of 2010. The recall notice was made. 05/06/2009 roughly a year prior. this car would have already been fixed at the dealership had it fallen into the recall category before he had the opportunity to purchase it. Hell even if we add an additional 6 months to that it would still bring the car purchase down to Oct 2009 which is still after the recall date. I understand this calculation does not factor in the build date but still gives a rough idea on purchase date. If the car was bought new on the lot it is more likely than not exempt from the recall. I don't even own a Camaro yet but have an app for 2010's on my iPhone just because I want a SGM , I have no choice but to purchase used. I may have to get the app for 2011's if that's what I end up purchasing. It's useful because it lists recalls. It's actually where I pulled the recall notice date from. It wouldn't effect SGM's in my case cause they were only LT's in 2010. I too am self employed and have had trouble financing due to this. (Canadian). I actually am currently working multiple jobs. (Self employed and Retail Warehouse) as the second job will better my chances at a loan in the future should I find the car I want. It's not GM's fault he lost his full-time job or made the choice to change career paths sure he may have been making the payments at the time but new loans will be based on the current employment . He also shouldn't be asking for 2012/2013 SS or ZL1 if anything he should be asking for financing on a used 2010 SS. In the course of the 30 months this car was never brought in for servicing? As I am sure a check on the VIN during servicing would have also flagged a Recall Notice if it's in the allotted VINS. I still feel bad for the owner but bad luck happens. I just don't think it would be fair to others such as myself who can make the payments but can't get financed.