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Palutz59 · 04-18-2013, 01:47 AM

Wow that's hard to look at ... Never understood the point of 2 plates. I'm in Cali and we are required to have them as well but I haven't had a front on for almost 2 years and no problems. Good luck with your dealer.

nbsp · 04-18-2013, 02:02 AM

The Camaro i've got on the way unfortunately has the front bracket mounted :( I just hope that I don't find anything this bad when it gets here.

Anyone know if you can mount a long plate on the short US bracket? Or do I have to pull it off and get a longer mount (for NZ plates)

nikos30 · 04-18-2013, 03:00 AM

Which dealership?? I'm Essex county

rberns · 04-18-2013, 03:42 AM

Bring it back and demand a new bumper or take the car back.

NJCamaro21 · 04-18-2013, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by nikos30

Which dealership?? I'm Essex county

It was Gearhart Chevy in Denville.

BBQdDude · 04-18-2013, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by NJCamaro21

All I know is that he told me it was held on by 3m tape, not drilled through 8 times to only have 4 screws that dont belong there put in.

Got that in writing? A customer can do damage by word of mouth but they won't budge I will hazard to guess. Sorry to see this :(.

MARINE1991 · 04-18-2013, 01:24 PM

That looks like they tried to play pin the lisence plate holder to the Camaro with a drill

USMCSSGT-RET · 04-18-2013, 05:23 PM

That is terrible....I don't understand why they'd go next to the holes....maybe they didn't have bolts to fit the holes that were already there? Either way, he said it was only 3M tape, they should fix it, bottom line.

Good luck!

Cam2011 · 04-18-2013, 06:19 PM

This is some quality workmanship right there, I bet they lost the original fasteners, and since the existing holes were too big for those drywall screws they just drilled new holes next to the old holes.

JimE · 04-18-2013, 06:40 PM

As there are 8 holes. I'd say the previous owner removed it, and it was then reinstalled (likely by the previous owner before trade or sale). The original hardware bag contains 4 pop rivets to attach the bracket to the bumper, and 4 screws to attach the plate. I have it sitting at home on my work bench. I asked the dealer not to install it, so they put it in the trunk.

two_wheel_mayhem · 04-19-2013, 01:48 AM

I have two of them with unused hardware/rivets.

That's a deal-breaker right there, I wouldn't have accepted delivery unless they removed plate holder and fixed holes for me.

They are always in a rush and will say anything to get you rolling out in your new car and people get caught up in the excitement. You live and you learn.

Chevrolet Customer Svc · 04-19-2013, 09:26 AM

NJCamaro21,

Welcome, but wow! Those pictures are quite revealing. I'm sorry you have encountered this issue. If you'd like to take the vehicle to a GM dealership, I can certainly assist in the process and possibly explore some options. Feel free to private message me your name, phone number, VIN number, and the vehicle mileage.

William R.
Chevrolet Customer Care

PsychoZL1 · 04-19-2013, 09:34 AM

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Originally Posted by NJCamaro21

Should I try to get the dealership to fix it for free? Personally I think its a travesty that they did this to the car, as I feel like every car is true art. I am the second owner. It is a CPO. Car only has 12,000 miles on it. I paid cash in full for the car, so I think they should help me out considering that

What do you guys think of all this? I cant plug 8 holes with push pins as I was going to do with the expected 4 holes I thought I would have.

I think it's time to get a ZL1 front bumper!

rmaringa · 04-19-2013, 10:04 AM

This is why I hate GM and am never buying another

04-18-2013, 03:00 AM	#45
nikos30 HT5 EastSide Drives: 2010 Camaro 2LT Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: NJ/PA Posts: 1,594 View My Garage	Which dealership?? I'm Essex county __________________

04-18-2013, 03:42 AM	#46
rberns Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: US Posts: 3,291 View My Garage	Bring it back and demand a new bumper or take the car back. __________________ 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS, Circle D 3200, ADM Transmission Cooler, BTR Valvetrain, Cam Motion .621 .595 228/244 113+4, ARH 1 7/8 full exhaust, Cold Air Inductions, Katech C5R TC, Melling HV, BTR SLR lifters, Trunion Upgrade, LS2 Dampner, LS9 head gaskets, Bo White PTB, MM can, GFX, Subs, B&M Deep transmission pan, Holley fuel rail, Proform valve covers, relocated coil packs

04-18-2013, 05:23 PM	#50
USMCSSGT-RET Drives: '14 SIM 2LT/RS Vert Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Concord, NC Posts: 1,412	That is terrible....I don't understand why they'd go next to the holes....maybe they didn't have bolts to fit the holes that were already there? Either way, he said it was only 3M tape, they should fix it, bottom line. Good luck! __________________

04-19-2013, 01:48 AM	#53
two_wheel_mayhem Would rather be riding Drives: No car no more Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Indiana Posts: 2,750	I have two of them with unused hardware/rivets. That's a deal-breaker right there, I wouldn't have accepted delivery unless they removed plate holder and fixed holes for me. They are always in a rush and will say anything to get you rolling out in your new car and people get caught up in the excitement. You live and you learn. __________________ No dog in this fight anymore. 5th Gen owner 2009-2016.

04-19-2013, 09:26 AM	#54
Chevrolet Customer Svc Drives: GM Vehicles Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Michigan Posts: 9,327	NJCamaro21, Welcome, but wow! Those pictures are quite revealing. I'm sorry you have encountered this issue. If you'd like to take the vehicle to a GM dealership, I can certainly assist in the process and possibly explore some options. Feel free to private message me your name, phone number, VIN number, and the vehicle mileage. William R. Chevrolet Customer Care __________________ For information on the GM Privacy Statement, please visit http://www.gm.com/privacy-statement.html

04-18-2013, 01:47 AM	#43
Palutz59 Account Suspended Drives: '14 1LE soon Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: SoCal Posts: 59	Wow that's hard to look at ... Never understood the point of 2 plates. I'm in Cali and we are required to have them as well but I haven't had a front on for almost 2 years and no problems. Good luck with your dealer.

04-18-2013, 02:02 AM	#44
nbsp Drives: 2013 2SS/RS IOM/IOM Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: New Zealand Posts: 114 View My Garage	The Camaro i've got on the way unfortunately has the front bracket mounted :( I just hope that I don't find anything this bad when it gets here. Anyone know if you can mount a long plate on the short US bracket? Or do I have to pull it off and get a longer mount (for NZ plates)

04-18-2013, 01:24 PM	#49
MARINE1991 Drives: COTW 8/29/11 2010 CAMARO Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: HOMELESS Posts: 10,010 View My Garage	That looks like they tried to play pin the lisence plate holder to the Camaro with a drill

04-18-2013, 06:19 PM	#51
Cam2011 Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: CT Posts: 2,061	This is some quality workmanship right there, I bet they lost the original fasteners, and since the existing holes were too big for those drywall screws they just drilled new holes next to the old holes.

04-18-2013, 06:40 PM	#52
JimE Drives: 2013 2SS/RS/1LE Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: St Louis, MO Posts: 3,087	As there are 8 holes. I'd say the previous owner removed it, and it was then reinstalled (likely by the previous owner before trade or sale). The original hardware bag contains 4 pop rivets to attach the bracket to the bumper, and 4 screws to attach the plate. I have it sitting at home on my work bench. I asked the dealer not to install it, so they put it in the trunk.

04-19-2013, 10:04 AM	#56
rmaringa Drives: 2012 Black Camaro Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Florida Posts: 31	This is why I hate GM and am never buying another