Parts Availability

[SSdude08]

has anyone here had any difficulty getting OEM parts?

an example being the chevy SS, just real basic stuff is discontinued like
rear shocks and rear sway bar end links, body panels like fenders, bumper covers
and I’m sure all the small stupid stuff like window motors or trunk latches are discontinued too

used SS stuff is out there but i’ve seen prices upwards of $3000 for a complete front bumper, so expensive is an under statement

so we have any problems with that?
just the sheer number of 5th gens out there will hopefully be enough to never have these problems

[Aqua Blue RS/SS]

Yeah There’s a ton of stuff discontinued for the 5th gens unfortunately. And more parts seemingly get added to that list everyday. We aren’t in exactly the same boat as the SS sedans in that there’s a lot of used stuff out there for now, but it won’t be like that forever.

[SSdude08]

yea seems like that’s with any ride these days i suppose
wonder if the mustang or challenger guys have same issues

[SSdude08]

is there a master list of discontinued parts here on the forum ?

[joekono]

This has been problem for a few years now. It's ridiculous. The list is pretty large from what I hear. The dealer has no answers for me. I have a 2014 and a convertible at that. The convertible has so many parts, if they don't stock some of them, I'm screwed. I'm glad the quality of these cars are better than 30 years ago but to have to worry about a part already discontinued is bull. I will be opening my blend door store soon.

[SSdude08]

Originally Posted by joekono

This has been problem for a few years now. It's ridiculous. The list is pretty large from what I hear. The dealer has no answers for me. I have a 2014 and a convertible at that. The convertible has so many parts, if they don't stock some of them, I'm screwed. I'm glad the quality of these cars are better than 30 years ago but to have to worry about a part already discontinued is bull. I will be opening my blend door store soon.

i think being there were so many made we are still in decent shape, dont know how many convertibles were made in 2014/2015 but has to be a fair amount im sure they can be sourced for parts down the line

[SSdude08]

there isnt much out there on 2015 production numbers but i read they made 77 thousand cars in 2015
2014 on the other hand they have a whole breakdown on gmauthority.com

https://gmauthority.com/blog/2014/10...-is-yours/amp/

pretty cool
here it is



DISTRIBUTION
Production for U.S.: 89,377
Production for Canada: 3,029
Production for Mexico: 1,386
Export: 3,840

MODELS
Camaro 1LS: 4,722
Camaro 2LS: 20,952
Camaro 1LT (Coupe): 21,472
Camaro 1LT (Convertible): 5,474
Camaro 2LT (Coupe): 14,489
Camaro 2LT (Convertible): 4,372
Camaro 1SS (Coupe): 4,284
—1LE w/1SS Package: 676
Camaro 1SS (Convertible): 297
Camaro 2SS (Coupe): 14,872
—1LE w/2SS Package: 1,792
Camaro 2SS (Convertible): 3,747
Camaro ZL1: 2,436
—ZL1 Coupe: 1,895
—ZL1 Convertible: 541
Camaro Z/28: 515

POWERTRAIN
3.6L SIDI DOHC 323 HP V6 LFX: 71,481
—Automatic Transmission – 6-speed (V6) MYB: 64,238
—Manual Transmission – 6-speed (V6) MV5: 7,243
6.2L SFI V8 w/Active Fuel Mgmt 400 HP (SS auto) L99: 15,006
6.2L SFI V8 w/o Active Fuel Mgmt 426HP (SS manual) LS3: 8,194
6.2L Supercharged V8 580HP (ZL1) LSA: 2,436
—Automatic Transmission – 6-speed (LSA V8) MYD 1,097
—Manual Transmission – 6-speed (LSA V8) MG9 1,339
LS7 Z/28 Engine LS7: 515

COLOR
Black GBA: 24,946
Summit White GAZ: 15,273
Red Hot G7C: 10,298
Ashen Gray Metallic GLJ: 9,314
Blue Ray Metallic GXH: 9,311
Silver Ice Metallic GAN: 8,859
Red Rock Metallic G7P: 7,551
Bright Yellow G7D: 5,837
Crystal Red Tintcoat GBE: 5,297
Magenta G7F: 946

INTERIOR
Camaro LS with Black Cloth Interior AFA: 23,165
Camaro LS with Gray Cloth Interior AFB: 2,509
Camaro 1LT Black Cloth AFC: 22,749
Camaro 1LT Gray Cloth AFD: 2,969
Camaro 1LT Beige Cloth AFE: 1,228
Camaro 2LT Black Leather AFF: 13,272
Camaro 2LT Gray Leather AFG: 2,130
Camaro 2LT Beige Leather AFH: 1,802
Camaro 2LT Orange Leather AFI (W1H): 632
Camaro 2LT Blue Leather BRD: 1,025
Camaro 1SS Black Cloth AFJ: 4,193
Camaro 1SS Gray Cloth AFK: 284
Camaro 1SS Beige Cloth AFL: 104
Camaro 2SS Black Leather AFM: 14,441
Camaro 2SS Gray Leather AFN: 1,162
Camaro 2SS Beige Leather AFO: 743
Camaro 2SS Orange Leather AAY (W1H): 1,094
Camaro 2SS Blue Leather AOF: 1,179
Camaro ZL1 Black Interior Trim ANF: 2,436
Camaro Z/28 Black Interior AOH: 515

[MSgt O]

Funny...I was just contemplating this the other day. Interior trim pieces no longer available. And sure, go to a yard to see if they have one, but what shape is it in? and unfortunately for me, there are no wrecking yards with Camaros even close. There is at least a smattering of aftermarket parts, for major things like suspension and engines, but smaller stuff, forget it. and yeah Joe, the water bag is no longer available and if the top on ours breaks, were just SOL...

[SSdude08]

Originally Posted by MSgt O

Funny...I was just contemplating this the other day. Interior trim pieces no longer available. And sure, go to a yard to see if they have one, but what shape is it in? and unfortunately for me, there are no wrecking yards with Camaros even close. There is at least a smattering of aftermarket parts, for major things like suspension and engines, but smaller stuff, forget it. and yeah Joe, the water bag is no longer available and if the top on ours breaks, were just SOL...

sounds like the only options these days are wrecking yards
just a shame that even these things with how many they built its still tough to get stuff

[chevy pilot]

For a year I have been looking for this new part,Cruise Switch - GM (92219335)
Discontinued Product.No Longer Available For Purchase.

[redcoats1976]

it was pretty easy and cheap to get parts for my 1966 pontiac tempest.in fact when i stripped the body for paint i realised she already was wearing GTO front fenders.i drove that car for 25 year,not sure my camaro will last that long with all the sensors and computers and crap like that.

[Wizard1183]

Originally Posted by redcoats1976

it was pretty easy and cheap to get parts for my 1966 pontiac tempest.in fact when i stripped the body for paint i realised she already was wearing GTO front fenders.i drove that car for 25 year,not sure my camaro will last that long with all the sensors and computers and crap like that.

Cars aren’t made it last a lifetime and more people tend change vehicles like underwear. So dealerships won’t produce parts for outdated vehicles. In 10yrs they’ll probably crush a ton of these cars. Bring back cash for clunkers. Force the idiots to jump in something new 🤣

[redcoats1976]

before i buy another new car i will hunt up a 70s VW bug,they will run forever .

[el ess A]

If people take care of them, they will last a long time. Driving it like you stole it can be fun as hell, but just know the life of the car is being diminished. Of course, when GM parts die off, and the aftermarket doesn't fill that in, it becomes problematic. I did think ahead and buy new inner door sill covers because I saw how easy it was to scuff them with your feet. Put them in the back of the garage and one day if I need them, I'll have them. Bought a new alcantarra shift boot/knob and steering wheel for the ZL1 and stashed those away for another of those just in case situations. Can't buy everything new, but those higher wear, not so expensive parts may come in handy one day, and if I ever need them I got them. Or if not, I'm sure I can sell them.

There's a 2010 Camaro SS around here that has the paint peeling on the hood roof and trunk, see it around town all the time. The owner treats it like many non-car people folks treated their 69 Camaros years ago. An A to B car. A beater at this point. Not all Camaros are pampered and thought of as a special car. Here we to revere the Camaro. Out in the real world, there are some that just like the sporty coupe, and don't really care about the history or appreciate the inner workings of a work of art.