ZL1 supercharger recall? - Page 8 - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

HDRDTD · 07-10-2014, 11:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vicster

I have a new supercharger waiting for my ZL1 at the dealer, mine had the marble rattle sound. I already bought a LPE coupler as I was going to replace it myself to protect the engine. But with the metal migration into the bearings I requested that they replace the superchager just to be safe.

Smart move. Replacing the isolator yourself may void the warranty, but if GM changes the SC, you'll retain the warranty which would now be for 10 years or 120,000 miles.

z28man2 · 07-10-2014, 03:18 PM

ZL-1V, how did you know you got the unit with the solid isolator? it seems you had yours replaced after i had mine done last august.

z28man2 · 07-10-2014, 03:24 PM

Quote:

Because it will have a solid isolator in the snout.

How are you suppose to tell if it has a solid isolator? You cant see it?

*mlee* · 07-10-2014, 03:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by z28man2

How are you suppose to tell if it has a solid isolator? You cant see it?

Pop the belt off grab the pulley and shake it. Solid won't move.

AMMUSCLE · 07-10-2014, 04:50 PM

Just got my bulletin on my supercharger in the mail.
Already had an appointment for this Wed. to have the dealer order a new one anyway. Perfect timing.
Its sounds like loose marbles and just started to squeal on idle.

z28man2 · 07-10-2014, 07:41 PM

So shake it meaning turn it back and forth quickly or up and down?

HDRDTD · 07-10-2014, 09:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by z28man2

So shake it meaning turn it back and forth quickly or up and down?

Rotate it back and forth

Sharp-ZL1 · 07-10-2014, 11:02 PM

The dealer ordered my SC Three weeks ago. It finally came in so got the car towed to the dealer since the SC was locked up. The Sc locked up while driving down the autobahn. They started to work on it yesterday and then I got a call from them to You need an engine since there was a lot of metal in the intake. They said we called GM USA to make sure they can cover this under warranty. When they called me they said this will be covered. Bad news is another two-three weeks for the engine to gets shipped. Looks like the summer will be gone before I get her back on the road. Wish I would have know the engine was gone before I got it towed to the dealer. Because I would have got the Lamborghini door kit installed while waiting on the engine. Oh well all good things come to those that wait.

ZL1-V · 07-11-2014, 12:31 AM

Received my letter today. I had my supercharger replaced in April!

2Z's4me · 07-11-2014, 02:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZL1-V

Received my letter today. I had my supercharger replaced in April!

I too received my letter from GM today. It's not a recall notice per say, but stated some 2013 Chevrolet Camaro vehicles with the 6.2l V8 engine with a supercharger may not function as designed.

They went on to say that if you notice a rattle noise at idle this will lead to problems, even an engine seizure or no start condition. GM did state in bold text Do not take your vehicle to the your Chevrolet dealer as a result of this letter unless you believe that your vehicle has the condition described above. The good news that has been discussed in this thread is the if the rattling condition dues arise within this 10 or 120,000 warranty it will be repaired at no charge.

My car does not exhibit any rattling from the supercharger but when it does I will take in in immediately. They must be sending out letter to the 2012 ZL1 owners too.

*mlee* · 07-11-2014, 03:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HDRDTD

Rotate it back and forth

Up and down would be easiest

2012 ZL1#1658 · 07-11-2014, 06:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2Z's4me

I too received my letter from GM today. It's not a recall notice per say, but stated some 2013 Chevrolet Camaro vehicles with the 6.2l V8 engine with a supercharger may not function as designed.

They went on to say that if you notice a rattle noise at idle this will lead to problems, even an engine seizure or no start condition. GM did state in bold text Do not take your vehicle to the your Chevrolet dealer as a result of this letter unless you believe that your vehicle has the condition described above. The good news that has been discussed in this thread is the if the rattling condition dues arise within this 10 or 120,000 warranty it will be repaired at no charge.

My car does not exhibit any rattling from the supercharger but when it does I will take in in immediately. They must be sending out letter to the 2012 ZL1 owners too.

They are. Got mine yesterday. Don't know if I should be concerned given that I don't drive the car much but don't like the idea that there could be an issue that maybe I'm not noticing.

ZED SLED · 07-11-2014, 07:28 AM

Got the letter in the mail yesterday. 9k miles and still no rattle. Guess I have 101k miles for it to start.

2Z's4me · 07-11-2014, 02:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2012 ZL1#1658

They are. Got mine yesterday. Don't know if I should be concerned given that I don't drive the car much but don't like the idea that there could be an issue that maybe I'm not noticing.

I understand your concern. GM has given us this 10 year or 120,000 mile whichever comes first warranty, so we are covered. I took delivery of my car 10/9/12 and have 6200 miles so far and will just keep my ears open.

07-10-2014, 03:18 PM	#100
z28man2 Drives: 2013 Camaro ZL1 Coupe IOM Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: PA Posts: 193	ZL-1V, how did you know you got the unit with the solid isolator? it seems you had yours replaced after i had mine done last august. __________________ 2013 Camaro ZL-1 #3553, IOM, Roto-Fab Intake, Vmax Ported TB, Apex Catch Can

07-10-2014, 04:50 PM	#103
AMMUSCLE Drives: 2013 ZL1 VERT M6 Join Date: May 2013 Location: Portland, Maine Posts: 346	Just got my bulletin on my supercharger in the mail. Already had an appointment for this Wed. to have the dealer order a new one anyway. Perfect timing. Its sounds like loose marbles and just started to squeal on idle. __________________ JANNETTY RACING 750 ROUGH IDLE CAM PACKAGE (681 RWHP & 643 RWTQ) = 783 CRANK HP & 740 CRANK TQ

07-10-2014, 07:41 PM	#104
z28man2 Drives: 2013 Camaro ZL1 Coupe IOM Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: PA Posts: 193	So shake it meaning turn it back and forth quickly or up and down? __________________ 2013 Camaro ZL-1 #3553, IOM, Roto-Fab Intake, Vmax Ported TB, Apex Catch Can

07-10-2014, 11:02 PM	#106
Sharp-ZL1 MSG,Retired US. ARMY Drives: 2012 ZL1, 11 XC 90, 15 BMW 328i SW Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Germany Posts: 233 View My Garage	The dealer ordered my SC Three weeks ago. It finally came in so got the car towed to the dealer since the SC was locked up. The Sc locked up while driving down the autobahn. They started to work on it yesterday and then I got a call from them to You need an engine since there was a lot of metal in the intake. They said we called GM USA to make sure they can cover this under warranty. When they called me they said this will be covered. Bad news is another two-three weeks for the engine to gets shipped. Looks like the summer will be gone before I get her back on the road. Wish I would have know the engine was gone before I got it towed to the dealer. Because I would have got the Lamborghini door kit installed while waiting on the engine. Oh well all good things come to those that wait. __________________ My build site: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=276256 2012 Camaro ZL1 #151, GCN, Dyno results 701 RWHP Mods; 2.55 Pulley, CAI, LG Cam Package Ti Springs and 9G2X Cam, RX Can, KDI Heat exchanger, Hurst shifter, Orcale Ghosted marker lights, Kooks Long tube headers with Cats deletes and Tuned by Kraftwerks, Pedders 1 inch lowering Springs, Front and rear sway bars, Rear cradle bushing, BMR Trailing arms and toe rods.

07-11-2014, 07:28 AM	#111
ZED SLED Drives: 2017 Mosaic Bk ZL1 M6 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: South of Raleigh, NC Posts: 9,617 View My Garage	Got the letter in the mail yesterday. 9k miles and still no rattle. Guess I have 101k miles for it to start. __________________

07-11-2014, 12:31 AM	#107
ZL1-V Drives: 2013 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 2,154	Received my letter today. I had my supercharger replaced in April!