Potential Huge Problem.... 2010 Camaro Nose Cracks (UPDATE: NOT A PROBLEM AT ALL!) - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

Nine Ball · 05-03-2009, 08:18 AM

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UPDATE!!! See below

While I was doing the photo shoot on a 2010 Camaro SS this past Friday, we noticed some cracks forming at the upper corners of the grille. The tech that was assisting us during the shoot said that those happened during a top speed run earlier that week. The car achieved 155 mph, and apparently it lifted the upper part of the nose enough to form the cracks. I'm not sure if this problem has been addressed, or even mentioned before. Surely it can be something that GM can fix by adding more bracing perhaps, or a thicker nose molding. This 2010 SS was a production car, only a week old, so this concerns me.

It might not be a good idea to do any high-speed runs in your new Camaro, at least until we understand the problem and how to fix it first.

UPDATE!!! 8:30PM Sunday

I've been away from the computer most of the day. During that time, I've been informed that the nose on this particular Camaro was a super early production piece, slapped on to get it out the door sooner. GM already knows about the issue, and supposedly it has been taken care of on other cars. Something about a support not being bolted correctly, it wasn't clear what the solution was without seeing the car in front of me.

Anyways, it appears they have a solution. I'm going to re-edit the first post to include this update.

Now, please get back to being buddies instead of haters

UPDATE!!!!!

kozzmo49 · 05-03-2009, 08:23 AM

jesus... gm... noooooooooooooooooooooooo. now im starting to get worried about ordering such a brand new car, before all the kinks could be worked out

cam-up · 05-03-2009, 08:25 AM

hate to say it, but it looks like all that so call testing they done, guess something was missed, it's too bad it not perfect, man after 3 year this should not be happening.

dayvedayve · 05-03-2009, 08:27 AM

It is a high speed indicator to tell GM if you have been racing your Camaro.

FenwickHockey65 · 05-03-2009, 08:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dayvedayve

It is a high speed indicator to tell GM if you have been racing your Camaro.

WARRANTY VOIDED.

Eh, they'll figure out a fix soon enough.

KJS · 05-03-2009, 08:29 AM

Looks like its happening on both sides of the front facia.....damm...
Besides not hitting high speeds, better not drive in a strong headwind ? ! ?
Here we go again!

Ghost Rider · 05-03-2009, 08:30 AM

I'm shocked this didn't come out in testing before. Surely GM ran some of the test fleet at high speed. I guess this means we better keep it under 100 mph.

I wonder, if they do correct this down the road, would this qualify for a recall?

boxmonkeyracing · 05-03-2009, 08:31 AM

whine whine whine that's all I ever hear on here anymore. this car's taking to long, where's my car it's been 3 weeks wtf, they shouldn't be putting these cars out if. . .

man it's getting bad. I use to enjoy coming on here now all I do is hit the highlights and get off. but damn can't make people happy. damned if you do damned if you don't.

Nine Ball · 05-03-2009, 08:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dayvedayve

It is a high speed indicator to tell GM if you have been racing your Camaro.

Or driving 70 mph against 70 mph hurricane winds

The Great KJ · 05-03-2009, 08:35 AM

Don't drive I-80 in Wyoming !!!

ihc95 · 05-03-2009, 08:38 AM

We dont know how long the was at 155mph. If it was at that speed for several minutes....then i could see this happening. But if it just reached this speed for a moment....this is pretty disappointing.

3 SS's · 05-03-2009, 08:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by boxmonkeyracing

whine whine whine that's all I ever hear on here anymore. this car's taking to long, where's my car it's been 3 weeks wtf, they shouldn't be putting these cars out if. . .

man it's getting bad. I use to enjoy coming on here now all I do is hit the highlights and get off. but damn can't make people happy. damned if you do damned if you don't.

Are you kidding me, concerns about cracking is whining???

cam-up · 05-03-2009, 08:39 AM

maybe the supplier make a bad batch of bumper, who knows, not a good way to start off, just trying to give GM a brake, now it could Q/C, corvette just looking better and better

Indpowr · 05-03-2009, 08:41 AM

Wow, the car should have been tested and sustained at the max speed for a short time to confirm how the car will hold up.

Most of the public will not hit those speeds but what it does show is a weak spot that over time and continued resistance and body flex will lead too.

I am very sorry about your car and I hope GM takes care of it. Considering you were no using the car as "normal" conditions I would be surprised if they do something about it.

05-03-2009, 08:18 AM	#1
Nine Ball Drives: 1969 & 2016 Camaro SS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 3,849	Potential Huge Problem.... 2010 Camaro Nose Cracks (UPDATE: NOT A PROBLEM AT ALL!) Also on homepage UPDATE!!! See below While I was doing the photo shoot on a 2010 Camaro SS this past Friday, we noticed some cracks forming at the upper corners of the grille. The tech that was assisting us during the shoot said that those happened during a top speed run earlier that week. The car achieved 155 mph, and apparently it lifted the upper part of the nose enough to form the cracks. I'm not sure if this problem has been addressed, or even mentioned before. Surely it can be something that GM can fix by adding more bracing perhaps, or a thicker nose molding. This 2010 SS was a production car, only a week old, so this concerns me. It might not be a good idea to do any high-speed runs in your new Camaro, at least until we understand the problem and how to fix it first. UPDATE!!! 8:30PM Sunday I've been away from the computer most of the day. During that time, I've been informed that the nose on this particular Camaro was a super early production piece, slapped on to get it out the door sooner. GM already knows about the issue, and supposedly it has been taken care of on other cars. Something about a support not being bolted correctly, it wasn't clear what the solution was without seeing the car in front of me. Anyways, it appears they have a solution. I'm going to re-edit the first post to include this update. Now, please get back to being buddies instead of haters UPDATE!!!!! Attached Images __________________ Fquick.com/NineBall Last edited by Nine Ball; 05-03-2009 at 08:39 PM.

05-03-2009, 08:29 AM	#6
KJS Drives: '10 RJT,'95&'14 Vette Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Cut Throat, NY Posts: 1,723 View My Garage	OH CRAP! ! ! Looks like its happening on both sides of the front facia.....damm... Besides not hitting high speeds, *better not drive in a strong headwind* ? ! ? Here we go again! __________________ *"As ye sow, so shall ye reap" - Me* Mine at sunset

05-03-2009, 08:35 AM	#10
The Great KJ The Great KJ Drives: 09 Challenger R/T & 05 Caravan Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Longmont Colorado Posts: 481 View My Garage	Don't drive I-80 in Wyoming !!! __________________ Former Cars - 1980 Z28 / 1987 IROC-Z / 1991 Z28

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05-03-2009, 08:23 AM	#2
kozzmo49 Drives: 2010 camaro ss rs Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: arizona Posts: 407	jesus... gm... noooooooooooooooooooooooo. now im starting to get worried about ordering such a brand new car, before all the kinks could be worked out

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cam-up Drives: 03 S/C DODGE 1500, O2 CAMARO Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: FAIRBANKS ,AK Posts: 26	hate to say it, but it looks like all that so call testing they done, guess something was missed, it's too bad it not perfect, man after 3 year this should not be happening.

05-03-2009, 08:27 AM	#4
dayvedayve Drives: 2006 Chevy Avalanche Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Gulf Coast of Texas Posts: 386	It is a high speed indicator to tell GM if you have been racing your Camaro.

05-03-2009, 08:30 AM	#7
Ghost Rider I'm one bad Mamma Jamma Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: NC Posts: 396	I'm shocked this didn't come out in testing before. Surely GM ran some of the test fleet at high speed. I guess this means we better keep it under 100 mph. I wonder, if they do correct this down the road, would this qualify for a recall?

05-03-2009, 08:38 AM	#11
ihc95 Drives: 2018 GT PP1 A10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: NJ Posts: 673	We dont know how long the was at 155mph. If it was at that speed for several minutes....then i could see this happening. But if it just reached this speed for a moment....this is pretty disappointing.

05-03-2009, 08:39 AM	#13
cam-up Drives: 03 S/C DODGE 1500, O2 CAMARO Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: FAIRBANKS ,AK Posts: 26	maybe the supplier make a bad batch of bumper, who knows, not a good way to start off, just trying to give GM a brake, now it could Q/C, corvette just looking better and better

05-03-2009, 08:41 AM	#14
Indpowr Account Suspended Drives: Corvette C6 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 6,959 View My Garage	Wow, the car should have been tested and sustained at the max speed for a short time to confirm how the car will hold up. Most of the public will not hit those speeds but what it does show is a weak spot that over time and continued resistance and body flex will lead too. I am very sorry about your car and I hope GM takes care of it. Considering you were no using the car as "normal" conditions I would be surprised if they do something about it.