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CamaroTrent · 02-23-2011, 01:38 PM

I have only had my 2011 L99 for about 4 months and i notice a little leak by the passenger seat. I take it by the dealer last friday thinking its something minor and they tell me that my car is leaking coolant inside the car and that my heating coil is bad. They said this is a job that will take them about 12 hours of warranty labor, as you can see my car still isnt returned to me yet and spring break is starting this weekend. They have completely taking apart the iside of mar car which makes me feel like my New car isnt so new any more. Im seriously thinking about complaining to my dealer.

Also they have given me a rental for the time that my car is in the shop, but its a 2009 Chevy Aveo..... I think there really trying to be funny

melody301 · 02-23-2011, 01:43 PM

OMG they've gutted you car!!! :upset:

Seriously that pains me to see your car in that condition. Doesn't look like you'll be sporting it for spring break...and the Aveo is just not flossin' material.

SSLarry · 02-23-2011, 01:46 PM

Why didn't you just live with the leak for spring break? They started taking your car apart without checking with you first?

PoorMansCamaro · 02-23-2011, 01:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SSLarry

Why didn't you just live with the leak for spring break? They started taking your car apart without checking with you first?

car probably would have overheated, and then even more work would have needed to be done.

VR Code R6P · 02-23-2011, 01:53 PM

Be thankful you have warranty.......it would be expensive. Don't worry, and have fun on break!

CamaroTrent · 02-23-2011, 02:15 PM

I know that i should be thankful, but come on guys im a 21 year old college male driving a Camaro SS. Put yourself in my shoes, you would be pissed too. And yes i did think about just living with the leak for a week, but they said that by them knowing that i had a leak already if i were to drive it in that condition they wouldn't cover it

garcmol · 02-23-2011, 03:49 PM

So if the Aveo gets keyed by a bunch of drunk dumba$$es during spring break, you don't have to worry about getting it fixed! A higher power may be at work here. hmmmm

Ironheadspearo · 02-23-2011, 03:52 PM

seriously I hope I never have to perform such a task. i wonder what the bill will be for that one

GearHeadPeter · 02-23-2011, 04:03 PM

I know this sucks, but be thankful that the heater core did not decide to burst while you were driving it. I had a heater core burst once while driving, and having boiling anti-freeze spraying all over the place was not my idea of fun. Also getting the smell of anti-freeze out of your car is next to impossible to do.

ffrcobra_65 · 02-23-2011, 04:32 PM

That sux major but has to be done. No way around it. Unfortunately, a dash will never be as sealed and rattle-free as new after it has been opened up like that. Thats is why dealers never like chasing after rattles and creaks in the dash because once open it is opened up to fix a noise issue, another pops up not long after.

Big Daddy Kane · 02-23-2011, 07:18 PM

Wonder what the cause of this is? Heater cores should not be going bad so early.

mikeSS · 02-23-2011, 07:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CamaroTrent

I know that i should be thankful, but come on guys im a 21 year old college male driving a Camaro SS. Put yourself in my shoes, you would be pissed too. And yes i did think about just living with the leak for a week, but they said that by them knowing that i had a leak already if i were to drive it in that condition they wouldn't cover it

and you live in miami... dam thats rough. i feel your pain i am around the same age.

DarkneSS · 02-23-2011, 07:41 PM

If it helps, at least consider that at one point the dash had to be placed in the car, so taking it in and out doesnt ruin it being a new car, its meant to be able to come off and on. Its not like they had to break if off and then reseal it or something.

Idk thats the method of thinking I had to use to get over my motor rebuild lmao.

02-23-2011, 01:38 PM	#1
CamaroTrent Drives: 2011 Camaro 1SS/RS Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Miami Posts: 62	Coolant Leak a week before spring break I have only had my 2011 L99 for about 4 months and i notice a little leak by the passenger seat. I take it by the dealer last friday thinking its something minor and they tell me that my car is leaking coolant inside the car and that my heating coil is bad. They said this is a job that will take them about 12 hours of warranty labor, as you can see my car still isnt returned to me yet and spring break is starting this weekend. They have completely taking apart the iside of mar car which makes me feel like my New car isnt so new any more. Im seriously thinking about complaining to my dealer. Also they have given me a rental for the time that my car is in the shop, but its a 2009 Chevy Aveo..... I think there really trying to be funny Attached Images

02-23-2011, 01:43 PM	#2
melody301 NY Football Giants YAY!!! Drives: 2011 LS Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: DMV Posts: 808	OMG they've gutted you car!!! :upset: Seriously that pains me to see your car in that condition. Doesn't look like you'll be sporting it for spring break...and the Aveo is just not flossin' material. __________________

02-23-2011, 01:46 PM	#3
SSLarry Drives: 2SS LS3 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Southeast Florida Posts: 1,309	Why didn't you just live with the leak for spring break? They started taking your car apart without checking with you first? __________________ 2010 CGM 2SS LS3, born: 4/10

02-23-2011, 03:49 PM	#7
garcmol Drives: 10 1LT SIM; 91 B4C sleeper Z Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Ft. Mitchell, Alabama Posts: 7,199	So if the Aveo gets keyed by a bunch of drunk dumba$$es during spring break, you don't have to worry about getting it fixed! A higher power may be at work here. hmmmm __________________ Pedders Pace Car Package, Injen CAI, Flowmaster AT, AAC Lighting, ZL1 fascia/skirts, RKSport Ram Air hood, vented fenders, painted stripes (Gary's Customz), Honor and Valor badged (Thank you, John)

02-23-2011, 03:52 PM	#8
Ironheadspearo ride the pain train Drives: 2011 1LT RS, 1998 fxstc HD Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Daytona Beach Posts: 2,047	seriously I hope I never have to perform such a task. i wonder what the bill will be for that one __________________ PAIN is temporary, PRIDE is forever......RACE HARD

02-23-2011, 01:53 PM	#5
VR Code R6P Drives: 2011 Race Red GT500 w/ SVT Perf Pkg Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: eastern CO Posts: 578	Be thankful you have warranty.......it would be expensive. Don't worry, and have fun on break!

02-23-2011, 02:15 PM	#6
CamaroTrent Drives: 2011 Camaro 1SS/RS Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Miami Posts: 62	I know that i should be thankful, but come on guys im a 21 year old college male driving a Camaro SS. Put yourself in my shoes, you would be pissed too. And yes i did think about just living with the leak for a week, but they said that by them knowing that i had a leak already if i were to drive it in that condition they wouldn't cover it

02-23-2011, 04:03 PM	#9
GearHeadPeter US Navy Vet Drives: 2011 2LT/RS, 65 Mustang GT Fastback Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 1,567	I know this sucks, but be thankful that the heater core did not decide to burst while you were driving it. I had a heater core burst once while driving, and having boiling anti-freeze spraying all over the place was not my idea of fun. Also getting the smell of anti-freeze out of your car is next to impossible to do. __________________ 2011 - 2LT/RS - RY, A6, Gray Interior - Team LLT: 3rd Camaro on this forum to have a Mylink installed. Installation by GEN5DIY, Heritage Grill, Lloyds Premium Ebony Camaro RS floor mats, Empire Billet Camaro Black sill plates, AAC: LED footwell & interior lighting, Rear Courtesy Lights, LED side markers/turn signals, Plasma P13W DRl bulbs, Formula 1 Pinnacle Series tint, Roto-Fab Yellow CAI & Fuse cover, Technostalgia Afterburner LED taillights, EmblemPros custom V6 hydrocoated carbon fiber/RY engine cover, Pfadt Sport sway bars, Ofer's Backup Camera, and full Brembo brake conversion.

02-23-2011, 04:32 PM	#10
ffrcobra_65 Account Suspended Drives: SuperCharged 2SS/RS IOM MN6 Join Date: May 2009 Location: CA Posts: 5,094	That sux major but has to be done. No way around it. Unfortunately, a dash will never be as sealed and rattle-free as new after it has been opened up like that. Thats is why dealers never like chasing after rattles and creaks in the dash because once open it is opened up to fix a noise issue, another pops up not long after.

02-23-2011, 07:18 PM	#11
Big Daddy Kane Drives: Red 1SS Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Bethel Park, PA Posts: 195	Wonder what the cause of this is? Heater cores should not be going bad so early. __________________ Kooks LT Headers/catback exhaust, E-force supercharger, JRE fuel line upgrade, JRE differential, 3.91 LPE gears, Roto-fab intake, JRE tune, DSS Carbon Fiber driveshaft, MGW shifter, Hotchkis chassis braces

02-23-2011, 07:41 PM	#13
DarkneSS Account Suspended Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS 6MT Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Westchester, New York Posts: 3,715	If it helps, at least consider that at one point the dash had to be placed in the car, so taking it in and out doesnt ruin it being a new car, its meant to be able to come off and on. Its not like they had to break if off and then reseal it or something. Idk thats the method of thinking I had to use to get over my motor rebuild lmao.

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