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BackinBlackSS/RS · 05-07-2009, 10:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RPO_Z28

We received our first SS today. By the time it came off the truck, we got a call from GM technical assistance to check with me (sales manager) and the service manager as well to make sure we were up to speed with this. Parts had already received a $90 roll of official GM duct tape to repair. The car will not be released to the customer without the fix.

Didn't hear a word about any $100 credit towards anything though.

It's a credit issued directly from GM for those who already have delivered cars and have to bring them back. The correspondence is between buyer and GM directly about the $100.

MARKO/SS · 05-07-2009, 02:59 PM

RECALL

GM Recalls 300 New Camaros Due To Cable Problem

POSTED: Wednesday, May 6, 2009
UPDATED: 11:31 am CDT May 6, 2009

DETROIT -- General Motors Corp. says it is recalling about 300 new Chevrolet Camaros because a battery cable could rub against the starter motor, wearing the insulation and potentially causing the car to stop running or fail to start.

The voluntary recall applies only to Camaros with V-8 engines. The company says in extreme cases the cable problem could cause a fire, but no fires have been reported.

GM spokesman Dan Flores says the company has made about 1,400 of the V-8 equipped 2010 Camaros and 300 have been sold. The unsold models will be fixed before they are delivered to customers.

Flores says GM will tow the cars to dealers and offer free loaner vehicles and oil changes.

steveo2424 · 05-08-2009, 08:00 AM

Did I miss a recall on all V8's due to problem with engines????? I was gone all lastnight and everyone at work is telling me it was on the news about a recall ( not the battery cable).... Can't find any info on this topic. Please help...I hope they're just messing with me!!!!

ColeJJones · 05-08-2009, 08:01 AM

better not be a ls3 recall

MerlinZero · 05-08-2009, 08:05 AM

NO... the Recall, and the ONLY recall so far is due to the battery lead cable.

Yes this is a V8 ONLY recall i believe because of how they worked the cabling in the engine bay.

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=21543

TomServo · 05-08-2009, 08:05 AM

My dealer told me yesterday that my son's 2SS is part of that recall. They will apply the fix upon it's arrival.

Glad GM/Chevy are being pro-active instead of delivering the cars with this fault? My son has a 1200 trip back to Colorado Springs as soon as he picks his up. Wouldn't want him stranded in the middle of Kansas.

TomServo · 05-08-2009, 08:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gary B

RELAX!! Its a simple fix. What other car comes with the battery in the trunk? Its a small thing that was overlooked from the factory. If you bitch about this uncontrollably, theres no hope for you...call your mommy!

Or a tow truck.

Moose · 05-08-2009, 08:11 AM

I talked to a salesperson yesterday; he told me he believed it affected only about 300 cars.

A person working at the dealer just took delivery of her SS, and they fixed the recall, which was quick and easy.

viper612 · 05-08-2009, 08:22 AM

I am heading over the dealer this morning to get the recall done. Does not sound like a big deal at all.

Silver Streak · 05-08-2009, 08:42 AM

MerlinZero · 05-08-2009, 09:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Silver Streak

My thoughts exactly....

*sigh*

AZ2010SS · 05-08-2009, 09:08 AM

steveo2424 · 05-08-2009, 09:31 AM

And isn't that recall for only about 300 cars? Mine was built last week. Hope it is okay! Thanks for the info.

SIK07GTSTANG · 05-08-2009, 09:32 AM

Yes, every single SS has been recalled...

05-08-2009, 08:00 AM	#115
steveo2424 Addicted 2 Camaro Drives: 2005 Suburban, 2007 Silverado Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Michigan Posts: 60	V8 Recall??? Did I miss a recall on all V8's due to problem with engines????? I was gone all lastnight and everyone at work is telling me it was on the news about a recall ( not the battery cable).... Can't find any info on this topic. Please help...I hope they're just messing with me!!!! __________________ 2 SS VR 6M Polished Rims--#7245

05-08-2009, 08:05 AM	#117
MerlinZero Big Orange Drives: 2010 Chevrolet Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: May 2008 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 1,170 View My Garage	NO... the Recall, and the ONLY recall so far is due to the battery lead cable. Yes this is a V8 ONLY recall i believe because of how they worked the cabling in the engine bay. http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=21543 __________________ " First, there was darkness, Then, On March 16th, Scott said LET THERE BE CAMARO, and there was Camaro, and Scott saw that it was good. Camaro5 3:16" VIN: 2G1FT1EWXA9120523 ETA 7/6/09 (Delivered 7/10/09)

05-08-2009, 08:05 AM	#118
TomServo Drives: 2007 Z06 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Swansea IL Posts: 727	What's the status of the Battery Cable Recall?? My dealer told me yesterday that my son's 2SS is part of that recall. They will apply the fix upon it's arrival. Glad GM/Chevy are being pro-active instead of delivering the cars with this fault? My son has a 1200 trip back to Colorado Springs as soon as he picks his up. Wouldn't want him stranded in the middle of Kansas.

05-08-2009, 08:42 AM	#122
Silver Streak Drives: 2008 Cobalt SS/TC Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: New Smyrna Bch. Florida Posts: 1,449 View My Garage	__________________ *"What? You wanna lay the fate of the world on that kids Camaro? That's cool!"* *"The future is in the windshield, not the rear-view mirror!"* *"If you haven't gone a 175 mph on land, you haven't lived! That's just a fact!" - Ricky Bobby*

05-08-2009, 09:08 AM	#124
AZ2010SS 2G1FT1EW5A9116928 Drives: 2010 2SS/RS LS3 Camaro Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Phx AZ Posts: 142 View My Garage	__________________

05-07-2009, 02:59 PM	#114
MARKO/SS Drives: silver ss/rs Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: texas Posts: 18	RECALL GM Recalls 300 New Camaros Due To Cable Problem POSTED: Wednesday, May 6, 2009 UPDATED: 11:31 am CDT May 6, 2009 DETROIT -- General Motors Corp. says it is recalling about 300 new Chevrolet Camaros because a battery cable could rub against the starter motor, wearing the insulation and potentially causing the car to stop running or fail to start. The voluntary recall applies only to Camaros with V-8 engines. The company says in extreme cases the cable problem could cause a fire, but no fires have been reported. GM spokesman Dan Flores says the company has made about 1,400 of the V-8 equipped 2010 Camaros and 300 have been sold. The unsold models will be fixed before they are delivered to customers. Flores says GM will tow the cars to dealers and offer free loaner vehicles and oil changes.

05-08-2009, 08:01 AM	#116
ColeJJones Drives: Cobalt SS/SC Join Date: May 2009 Location: Vista, CA Posts: 46	better not be a ls3 recall

05-08-2009, 08:11 AM	#120
Moose Moderator Drives: '99 Camaro SS #1392 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Newtown, Pa. Posts: 3,982	I talked to a salesperson yesterday; he told me he believed it affected only about 300 cars. A person working at the dealer just took delivery of her SS, and they fixed the recall, which was quick and easy.

05-08-2009, 08:22 AM	#121
viper612 Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Minnesota Posts: 19	I am heading over the dealer this morning to get the recall done. Does not sound like a big deal at all.

05-08-2009, 09:31 AM	#125
steveo2424 Addicted 2 Camaro Drives: 2005 Suburban, 2007 Silverado Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Michigan Posts: 60	And isn't that recall for only about 300 cars? Mine was built last week. Hope it is okay! Thanks for the info. __________________ 2 SS VR 6M Polished Rims--#7245

05-08-2009, 09:32 AM	#126
SIK07GTSTANG Team Fordpower Drives: 2007 Mustang GT Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Purcellville, VA Posts: 344 View My Garage	Yes, every single SS has been recalled...

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