06-02-2016, 09:45 AM | #43 | |
Drives: 2010 Camaro Join Date: May 2016
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I am just weighing my options and wanted to take a last shot to see if The dealership or GM would be willing to assist whether I keep it or sell it eventually. I still have a positive outlook due to the hail damage claim. I was just really attached to my car and was planning on having a nice paint job, with different stripes, etc. I am just blessed I didn't get to fix the hail damage and now I can use that money to pay off my balance and put some money down on a new car. |
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06-02-2016, 09:54 AM | #44 |
Drives: 2012 1LT Drop Top Join Date: Oct 2013
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Just be persistent in trying to get them to help you. 1) you're not too far out of warranty. 2) 2,100 miles after an oil change and there's no oil? Either it was incorrectly filled, or your engine sucked it up. I would believe you'd see some smoke if it went through that much oil in such a short period of time. My experience with gm is to be gentle and polite but firm, reasonable and persistent. Good luck to you.
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06-02-2016, 10:28 AM | #45 |
Drives: 2011 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Oct 2015
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Well, if nothing else and you end up selling the car, you could trade up to an SS or something without that cruddy V6. Before I get lynched for saying it's a cruddy v6, I mean the engine as a whole not that anyone should feel bad for owing a V6 muscle car.
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06-02-2016, 10:36 AM | #46 |
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this makes me seriously consider getting rid of my 2010 llt camaro
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06-02-2016, 10:40 AM | #47 |
Drives: 2010 Camaro Join Date: May 2016
Location: San Antonio
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I NEVER saw any smoke. I am visiting the dealership and Service Dept today. Thank you for the advice! I will be polite but persistent.
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06-02-2016, 10:42 AM | #48 |
Drives: 2010 Camaro Join Date: May 2016
Location: San Antonio
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I love my Camaro but possibly moving on to an SUV.
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06-02-2016, 10:43 AM | #49 |
Drives: 2010 Camaro Join Date: May 2016
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I learned my lesson! Going to check the oil every day if needed!
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06-02-2016, 10:45 AM | #50 |
Drives: 2010 Camaro Join Date: May 2016
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I don't know if my insurance would cover it. They already cut me a check for 8,600 for hail damage. I don't know if they would help due to the depreciation of the car. I am using that check to pay off the 3,500 I owe the lien holder.
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06-02-2016, 10:55 AM | #51 | |
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Also I am sure the insurance company has received claims that seem to fall into close proximity. Usually bad stuff happens all at once. Kevin |
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06-02-2016, 11:06 AM | #52 |
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06-02-2016, 11:12 AM | #53 |
Drives: 2010 Camaro SGM 1LT M6 Join Date: Jan 2015
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Damn... this has gotta be the 3rd Blown LLT in the passed 3weeks on this forum. Unfortunately I can say welcome to the club. Mine blew last March but was still under warranty. I can tell you that both options of a New crate motor and the repair by GM are expensive. I opted for the New crate motor in hopes that the issues seen in the 2010-11 wouldn't translate to a 2015 LLT crate motor. Your best option is to do the cheaper GM repair and then sell the vehicle bc it will never be the same.
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06-02-2016, 12:15 PM | #54 | |
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06-02-2016, 02:00 PM | #55 |
Drives: SRT Yugo GT Super Sport with Manual Join Date: Mar 2012
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The fact is Direct Injection engines are bad designs and they use oil from blowback. Most people don't expect a new car in this day and age to be using any oil. Sure the DI are more efficient and add more power but it has serious design issues. Not only that as others have said the low engine oil lamp doesn't even come on until its too late. Another serious flaw.
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06-02-2016, 04:04 PM | #56 | |
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Wife hates any down time on her vehicle for routine maintenance and I did recommend a fully electric for her next vehicle. Ron
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