Is the V6 in the new Camaro the same engine in the CTS? V6 quality issues? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

johnxyz · 05-08-2010, 03:05 PM

Hi, Just registered here. I'm interested in ordering a 2011 V6 but concerned that if its the same engine as that in the Cadillac CTS, there may be quality / reliability issues. I read numerous posts by owners of the CTS that were experiencing significant problems w/. their CTS V6 engines and the dealers and GM were ignoring them. If I recall I believe it was owners reports on Edmunds.

Any advice or background on the Camaro vs. CTS DI V6 would be appreciated. I'm not interested in buying a V8 at this time. Only other car will be the new 2011 Mustang V6 but I've pretty much ruled out the '11 Stang because of the solid rear axle - rough ride/jolts over bumps. Thanks.

BackinBlackSS/RS · 05-08-2010, 03:10 PM

I don't recall reading many problems with the V6 Camaro engine at all on this forum.

Frank in MD · 05-08-2010, 03:25 PM

I found this thread on edmunds.com about problems w/ the CTS. From what I read I don't see where GM is ignoring anyone?

http://townhall-talk.edmunds.com/direct/view/.f10b06a

Camaro Freak · 05-08-2010, 03:33 PM

I own a 2Lt Camaro V6 and a 2008 Cts Cadillac V6. Both have been beyond my expectations. The basic engine is the same in both cars. Just different suspensions and gearing. IMO GM has built a helluva v6 that all should be proud of. I have had no problems with power or anything from either one. Go buy one man and be happy.

emin7 · 05-08-2010, 03:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Camaro Freak

I own a 2Lt Camaro V6 and a 2008 Cts Cadillac V6. Both have been beyond my expectations. The basic engine is the same in both cars. Just different suspensions and gearing. IMO GM has built a helluva v6 that all should be proud of. I have had no problems with power or anything from either one. Go buy one man and be happy.

Nice Cars!

*Milk 1027* · 05-08-2010, 03:43 PM

The V6 LLT is a state of the art engine, that has one a few awards and rated as one of the best engines in the past decade. You'll have little to no problems in your camaro.

mfr1950 · 05-08-2010, 04:24 PM

12000 miles,runs perfect...... haven't heard of any issues with this engine, It has a high quality rating if anything!!

skuttduck · 05-08-2010, 04:30 PM

Only thing I remember was my Uncle's neighbor came over the day I got my car recognized the engine from his Cadillac and mentioned he had a water pump go out on his cadillac.

Sounds like just a fluke.

two_wheel_mayhem · 05-08-2010, 04:31 PM

100,000 mile warranty is nothing to shake a stick at.

The guy that does our machine work said he got a 3.6 head from Saturn, wore out a guide and they couldnt figure it out. They use the 3.6 in a lot of vehicles.

Was still a warranty repair, no biggie.

zen · 05-08-2010, 04:44 PM

The 3.6 DI is basically the same block as the regular 3.6 except with cylinder liners and different heads. I have a Camaro and a 2009 CTS with the 3.6 DI and have not had any problems. You can go to GM's Powertrain website and get all the specs on all their engines and transmissions.

Some time ago, they had a batch of defective timing chains but that was resolved.

johnxyz · 05-08-2010, 05:04 PM

Thanks guys for the prompt feedback - you've alieved my concerns for the most part with the V6. I'll go back and try to find those owners reports to see exactly what their complaints were. Thanks again

Orange5thGen · 05-08-2010, 05:08 PM

I have the V6 and no issue's with it at all.....I LV IT

CloudXTC · 05-08-2010, 05:10 PM

<3 my 1LT

scrming · 05-08-2010, 05:23 PM

one possible issue... Timing chains.... Apparently they are stretching very prematurely... wife just had the chains in the 2009 Acadia replaced last week. The Acadia uses the same LLT motor... Acadia has 38,000 miles... Now it's covered under the 100,000 power train warranty... but still...

05-08-2010, 03:05 PM	#1
johnxyz Drives: VW Join Date: May 2010 Location: US Posts: 3	Is the V6 in the new Camaro the same engine in the CTS? V6 quality issues? Hi, Just registered here. I'm interested in ordering a 2011 V6 but concerned that if its the same engine as that in the Cadillac CTS, there may be quality / reliability issues. I read numerous posts by owners of the CTS that were experiencing significant problems w/. their CTS V6 engines and the dealers and GM were ignoring them. If I recall I believe it was owners reports on Edmunds. Any advice or background on the Camaro vs. CTS DI V6 would be appreciated. I'm not interested in buying a V8 at this time. Only other car will be the new 2011 Mustang V6 but I've pretty much ruled out the '11 Stang because of the solid rear axle - rough ride/jolts over bumps. Thanks.

05-08-2010, 03:25 PM	#3
Frank in MD Raining Blood Drives: 2014 SS Performance Sedan Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: facebook Posts: 2,683	I found this thread on edmunds.com about problems w/ the CTS. From what I read I don't see where GM is ignoring anyone? http://townhall-talk.edmunds.com/direct/view/.f10b06a __________________ Ordered 1/9/12 - Born 2/3/12 - Delivered 2/21/12 - '12 1SS/RS Summit White - TRADED. 2014 SS Performance Sedan #2974 - Red Hot 2 - S/R. & Spare. Built 01/09/14 #238 of 291 as configured

05-08-2010, 03:33 PM	#4
Camaro Freak Drives: 2010 IOM 2LT 334HP Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: NC Posts: 1,586	I own a 2Lt Camaro V6 and a 2008 Cts Cadillac V6. Both have been beyond my expectations. The basic engine is the same in both cars. Just different suspensions and gearing. IMO GM has built a helluva v6 that all should be proud of. I have had no problems with power or anything from either one. Go buy one man and be happy. __________________

05-08-2010, 03:43 PM	#6
Milk 1027 Camaro➎ moderator Drives: '13 BLK 1LE Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: AZ Posts: 13,567 View My Garage	The V6 LLT is a state of the art engine, that has one a few awards and rated as one of the best engines in the past decade. You'll have little to no problems in your camaro. __________________

05-08-2010, 05:08 PM	#12
Orange5thGen Drives: 2011 Convert Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 2,052 View My Garage	I have the V6 and no issue's with it at all.....I LV IT __________________ Come see me at www.chicago5thgen.com TEAM LLT, , 2011 Covertible 1LT RS, JDM Color Shift Halo's, Showstopper Camaro Bowtie Led Mirrors, Side Markers and Engine Cover, Pace Setter Catback Exhaust, BK Coilover Kit, 21" Full Crome GM wheels, Tinted windows, I WIN BEARS Plate. Full amber ABL dash and door update with IOM interior panels.

05-08-2010, 03:10 PM	#2
BackinBlackSS/RS Go Blue!!!!! Drives: 2012 Cruze LT Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Indiana Posts: 23,290	I don't recall reading many problems with the V6 Camaro engine at all on this forum.

05-08-2010, 04:24 PM	#7
mfr1950 Drives: 2011 challengerR/T , 2010 Ram R/T Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Lafayette Indiana Posts: 1,186	12000 miles,runs perfect...... haven't heard of any issues with this engine, It has a high quality rating if anything!!

05-08-2010, 04:30 PM	#8
skuttduck Drives: 2010 RJT 2LT Camaro Join Date: May 2009 Location: East Lansing, MI Posts: 2,530	Only thing I remember was my Uncle's neighbor came over the day I got my car recognized the engine from his Cadillac and mentioned he had a water pump go out on his cadillac. Sounds like just a fluke.

05-08-2010, 04:31 PM	#9
two_wheel_mayhem Would rather be riding Drives: No car no more Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Indiana Posts: 2,750	100,000 mile warranty is nothing to shake a stick at. The guy that does our machine work said he got a 3.6 head from Saturn, wore out a guide and they couldnt figure it out. They use the 3.6 in a lot of vehicles. Was still a warranty repair, no biggie.

05-08-2010, 04:44 PM	#10
zen Drives: 2011 CTS CPE & 2010 2LT/RS CGM Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Nevada Posts: 337	The 3.6 DI is basically the same block as the regular 3.6 except with cylinder liners and different heads. I have a Camaro and a 2009 CTS with the 3.6 DI and have not had any problems. You can go to GM's Powertrain website and get all the specs on all their engines and transmissions. Some time ago, they had a batch of defective timing chains but that was resolved.

05-08-2010, 05:04 PM	#11
johnxyz Drives: VW Join Date: May 2010 Location: US Posts: 3	Thanks guys for the prompt feedback - you've alieved my concerns for the most part with the V6. I'll go back and try to find those owners reports to see exactly what their complaints were. Thanks again

05-08-2010, 05:10 PM	#13
CloudXTC Drives: 1LT\|RS\|SIM\|M6\|BA Stereo Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Brampton, Ontario Posts: 1,838	<3 my 1LT __________________ 1LT \| RS \| M6 \| SIM \| BA Stereo 1000 - [07-23-2009] Order Made at dealer 1100 - [08-04-2009] Preliminary order accepted 2000 - [08-25-2009] Accepted by GM 3000 - [09-01-2009] Accepted by production control TPW = 10-05-2009 3300 - [09-28-2009] Scheduled for production 3400 - [10-01-2009] Broadcast - Being Built 3800 - [10-13-2009] Produced - Built- VIN 2G1xxx54917 4200 - [10-19-2009] Shipped 5000 - [10-19-2009] Delivered to the dealer 6000 - [10-20-2009] Delivered to the customer

05-08-2010, 05:23 PM	#14
scrming Red Brick of Vengeance! Drives: 12 Second Brick Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: at my pulpit Posts: 7,745	one possible issue... Timing chains.... Apparently they are stretching very prematurely... wife just had the chains in the 2009 Acadia replaced last week. The Acadia uses the same LLT motor... Acadia has 38,000 miles... Now it's covered under the 100,000 power train warranty... but still... __________________ 2011 Ford Flex EcoBoost Limited - 12.727 @ 109.790 MPH

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