Dealer now claims all 2010/2011 camaros produce a whirring/whining noise from the AC - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

joe h · 08-06-2010, 11:45 PM

My AC has been getting worse, and louder since June, and today I thought maybe one more trip to the dealer couldn't hurt. Other than getting them to write on paper that they hear the AC making a whirring/whining noise, they also claimed that every 2010/2011 Camaro makes this noise, because they tested a few of the cars on their lot. So once again I left with no fix.

So I just need to know, before I become unglued, is this a standard noise with this car, and should I just accept that the AC compressor is louder than a 430 hp V8 at 3000 rpms. Because this would be the first and only car I have ever driven that has produced this noise.

KnightRiderSS · 08-06-2010, 11:56 PM

I've never noticed a whirling noise...

ffrcobra_65 · 08-07-2010, 12:01 AM

no noise here either

IcallitROOSTER · 08-07-2010, 11:16 AM

no problem with mine mines a 2011 alot of the problems i been reading on this website are on 2010

KIZE · 08-07-2010, 11:51 AM

I've never heard any noise from my AC and I run it all the time (live in FL).

joe h · 08-07-2010, 12:07 PM

Pretty much knew my dealer is full of it, since even my car didn't start producing the noise until after a month of AC use. The dealer also wants me to take my own temp readings and write them down, which would be fine, if there was someone to submit the reading to. Anyways, bought an IR thermometer an hour ago and the AC is at best, cooling the air by 10 degrees.

The Flash · 08-07-2010, 12:56 PM

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Originally Posted by joe h

The dealer also wants me to take my own temp readings and write them down, which would be fine, if there was someone to submit the reading to. Anyways, bought an IR thermometer an hour ago and the AC is at best, cooling the air by 10 degrees.

Get to GM customer assitance and ask them to direct you to a regional manager.

Your dealer is just dodging his/her duty to correct the issue hoping you do exactly what you are about to do: resign yourself to accomodate his/her lack of honesty!!!

Push back!!

Good luck,

The Flash

IBM/2SS/RS/LS3 · 08-07-2010, 01:37 PM

New DEALER!!

solidratt · 08-07-2010, 04:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by joe h

My AC has been getting worse, and louder since June, and today I thought maybe one more trip to the dealer couldn't hurt. Other than getting them to write on paper that they hear the AC making a whirring/whining noise, they also claimed that every 2010/2011 Camaro makes this noise, because they tested a few of the cars on their lot. So once again I left with no fix.

So I just need to know, before I become unglued, is this a standard noise with this car, and should I just accept that the AC compressor is louder than a 430 hp V8 at 3000 rpms. Because this would be the first and only car I have ever driven that has produced this noise.

Same thing here, started whirring/whining noise this season but not all the time.

GearheadSS · 08-07-2010, 05:10 PM

There is a bulletin for whining from the a/c. It was originally thought to be a compressor problem. There is now a new belt that dealers will install per the bulletin. All Camaros built before March 2010 have the old belt.

joe h · 08-07-2010, 10:34 PM

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Originally Posted by GearheadSS

There is a bulletin for whining from the a/c. It was originally thought to be a compressor problem. There is now a new belt that dealers will install per the bulletin. All Camaros built before March 2010 have the old belt.

Wouldn't happen to know the reference number, unfortunately my dealer will most likely not want to take the time to look up tsb's. Also a district manager is suppose to call on monday.

leonardo · 08-09-2010, 09:34 AM

coming from a guy that has had his car in the shop 5 times due to AC issues I can honestly say they are full of it my friend, and yeah as far as "regional managers" good luck on that one as well, im still driving my camaro with no AC at all while the GM rep decides what they are going to do .......

ffrcobra_65 · 08-09-2010, 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by leonardo

coming from a guy that has had his car in the shop 5 times due to AC issues I can honestly say they are full of it my friend, and yeah as far as "regional managers" good luck on that one as well, im still driving my camaro with no AC at all while the GM rep decides what they are going to do .......

It is under warranty so leave the car at the dealer and let them know you are not picking it up until it is fixed. Ask for a loaner. I bet you, they'll fix it before the 30-day CA Lemon Law becomes effective.

clg_98ta · 08-09-2010, 11:30 AM

I haven't had any noise from the compressor, and I also run the A/C a lot. Mines a 2010.

08-06-2010, 11:45 PM	#1
joe h Drives: victory red 2010 camaro 2ss/rs Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: bismarck, nd Posts: 125	Dealer now claims all 2010/2011 camaros produce a whirring/whining noise from the AC My AC has been getting worse, and louder since June, and today I thought maybe one more trip to the dealer couldn't hurt. Other than getting them to write on paper that they hear the AC making a whirring/whining noise, they also claimed that every 2010/2011 Camaro makes this noise, because they tested a few of the cars on their lot. So once again I left with no fix. So I just need to know, before I become unglued, is this a standard noise with this car, and should I just accept that the AC compressor is louder than a 430 hp V8 at 3000 rpms. Because this would be the first and only car I have ever driven that has produced this noise.

08-06-2010, 11:56 PM	#2
KnightRiderSS Voodoo Medicine Man Drives: Black 2SS with RS package Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: IL Posts: 917	I've never noticed a whirling noise... __________________

08-07-2010, 01:37 PM	#8
IBM/2SS/RS/LS3 NorCal Camaro➎ Member Drives: Bowties ONLY!! Join Date: May 2009 Location: Nor☆Cal Posts: 1,768 View My Garage	New DEALER!! __________________

08-09-2010, 09:34 AM	#12
leonardo SoCal HT5 [COTW 11/24/13] Drives: 2011 Camaro SS / Ducati 1198s Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Orange County Posts: 3,857 View My Garage	coming from a guy that has had his car in the shop 5 times due to AC issues I can honestly say they are full of it my friend, and yeah as far as "regional managers" good luck on that one as well, im still driving my camaro with no AC at all while the GM rep decides what they are going to do ....... __________________

08-09-2010, 11:30 AM	#14
clg_98ta Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 2,698 View My Garage	I haven't had any noise from the compressor, and I also run the A/C a lot. Mines a 2010. __________________ Black 2SS ordered 1/4/2010, received 2/19/2010

08-07-2010, 12:01 AM	#3
ffrcobra_65 Account Suspended Drives: SuperCharged 2SS/RS IOM MN6 Join Date: May 2009 Location: CA Posts: 5,094	no noise here either

08-07-2010, 11:16 AM	#4
IcallitROOSTER Drives: Black 2011Auto/v6 2LT/RS blackint Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: long beach, mississippi Posts: 81 View My Garage	no problem with mine mines a 2011 alot of the problems i been reading on this website are on 2010

08-07-2010, 11:51 AM	#5
KIZE www.gkiser.com Drives: 2010 2SS/RS, Auto, Summit White. R Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Tampa Posts: 431	I've never heard any noise from my AC and I run it all the time (live in FL).

08-07-2010, 12:07 PM	#6
joe h Drives: victory red 2010 camaro 2ss/rs Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: bismarck, nd Posts: 125	Pretty much knew my dealer is full of it, since even my car didn't start producing the noise until after a month of AC use. The dealer also wants me to take my own temp readings and write them down, which would be fine, if there was someone to submit the reading to. Anyways, bought an IR thermometer an hour ago and the AC is at best, cooling the air by 10 degrees.

08-07-2010, 05:10 PM	#10
GearheadSS Drives: 23 LT1/22 Colorado TB/69 Chevelle Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Greenville, Tx Posts: 4,970 View My Garage	There is a bulletin for whining from the a/c. It was originally thought to be a compressor problem. There is now a new belt that dealers will install per the bulletin. All Camaros built before March 2010 have the old belt.

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