Weak Timing Chain on 2010's

[ChadG]

Originally Posted by talltom

Yeah, add me to the list. It is a $2000 repair. My car (a 2010) was 700 miles out of the warranty period. Ouch.

That's brutal! I'm at 38k miles on my 2010, have been changing the oil with Mobil 1 every 3k miles since I got it (6 miles on the odometer when I bought it) and I even bought the extended warranty (6 years, 72k bumper to bumper) . . . I have a feeling something like this is going to happen to me, too.

[talltom]

Originally Posted by ChadG

That's brutal! I'm at 38k miles on my 2010, have been changing the oil with Mobil 1 every 3k miles since I got it (6 miles on the odometer when I bought it) and I even bought the extended warranty (6 years, 72k bumper to bumper) . . . I have a feeling something like this is going to happen to me, too.

We are pretty similar - watched 'em roll it off the truck. I changed out to Mobil 1 when I did my first oil change at 500 miles and religiously thereafter. Best scenario is to hope the chains go slack and kick the proper CEL code before 100,000 miles.

[lscamaro]

Is it me or does this seem to only be happening to the 2010 cars? Am I mistaken?

[PieNsky]

The Cadillacs ran synthetic and had stretched chains. Hopefully the new ones have different metallurgy .

[191185]

Originally Posted by lscamaro

Is it me or does this seem to only be happening to the 2010 cars? Am I mistaken?

that seems to be what's happening here. I own a 2010. 29,000 miles, only owned it a week, hasn't happened yet to me. But looks like I get to look forward to it.

[TooCool5]

Originally Posted by 191185

that seems to be what's happening here. I own a 2010. 29,000 miles, only owned it a week, hasn't happened yet to me. But looks like I get to look forward to it.

Ditto, 29,750 miles and may never get to 100k.

I am out of warranty as of August.

[murph]

Originally Posted by Chevrolet Customer Svc

Thanks for your update! It's great to hear that the dealer addressed your concerns and service is wrapping up soon. Please let us know how the vehicle operates moving forward and don't hesitate to message us if any additional questions or concerns arise.



There are some field actions pertaining to certain vehicles regarding the extension. It's also on a case-by-case basis that warranties are extended.

,

William R.
Chevrolet Customer Care

Does anyone know if the warranty was extended on this timing chain issue? Of course I am out of my 5 year warranty, but still under 100k miles and getting the code that the timing chain issue is occurring.

Also, anyone know how long you can push continuing to drive with this code? Do I risk a more catastrophic failure? Just paid off the car in August and this just sucks.

[W4rMach1ne]

I have a 2011 with almost 58k miles. I have not had this issue, but it is making me nervous. i just paid her off in august.

[MBS]

Yah I am real nervous I am hearing a weird sound , I am going to have it checked out and will keep you updated , 59,000 on her now ,, All I can think of is that it is the timing chain and I am going have to cough up $2k, uugghh

[RubyCamaro]

Let us know what you find out.

[TooCool5]

Originally Posted by MBS

Yah I am real nervous I am hearing a weird sound , I am going to have it checked out and will keep you updated , 59,000 on her now ,, All I can think of is that it is the timing chain and I am going have to cough up $2k, uugghh

should not be 2k, more like $1,200 for what others reported.

[Rangore]

I had posted this in May of 2012 about my 2010 2LT. At that time I had about 33k miles on it. It was covered under warranty at that time.

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=225505

[Rangore]

Note what I was told then....

needed to put a new one one with new tensioners (new designed due to this issue)

[MBS]

Originally Posted by RubyCamaro

Let us know what you find out.

Originally Posted by TooCool5

should not be 2k, more like $1,200 for what others reported.

Originally Posted by Rangore

Note what I was told then....

Just heard back from the dealership, 2x , 1st time they told me nothing was wrong with it except it was a half quart low on oil I told them to check again as the noise was in the front by the belt , They call back about 2 hours later and say " I had them look at it again , The mechanic said it is just the camshaft extractor doors opening at full capacity when starting up. everything is fine and it is ready to be picked up . "
Couple things here it makes the sound at various times and after driving for miles not just on start up . I have owned the car for 4 years now and this is a new noise , Now I dont know what to do?? Any suggestions . Should I just continue driving it till the sounds get more defined / louder? Thanks