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seminolejon · 01-30-2013, 10:00 PM

2011 LS
17400 miles

I'm driving on Interstate 4 today from Lakeland to Tampa with the cruise control on around 76 or so. Suddenly the check engine light comes on. I immediately turn off cruise control and let the car slow a little. Then i accelerate and the engine is extremely rough. I exited off the interstate and called roadside assistance. The car is now at Stingray Chevrolet in Plant City and I have a loaner Cruz. What the hell with only 17k miles? Hopefully I can find out tomorrow what the deal is.

Very frustrated.

oldfriend · 01-30-2013, 10:06 PM

Let the ensine cool down , after the thir cold stat it should be , fine , but GAO ahead and call ONSTAR. , they can ran a diagnostic and will tell you what's happening

Enjoi Dre · 01-30-2013, 10:08 PM

They gave you a Chevy cruze too. Sucks your engines light kicked on. I blew some fuse in my car that shut off the a/c, onstar, and radio awhile back. They gave me a rental and it was a Chevy cruze, I felt like I was in a space ship because the roof was way above my head. Good luck on finding out why the engine light kicked on.

seminolejon · 01-31-2013, 07:58 AM

Yea, hoping to find out today what the problem is. All I know is I'm not a happy Camaro owner right now. 17k miles is way too soon to have a car stranded and towed.

Sikoriko · 01-31-2013, 08:08 AM

that sucks. did you check the oil?

TooCool5 · 01-31-2013, 09:16 AM

Bet is gunked up intakes or bad gas.

nitrorcr1787 · 01-31-2013, 09:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Comrando

Cruze?

You should be able to refuse a loaner and get one more similar to what you have in for service.

Hopefully they can fix your Camaro quickly.

Just lost the engine on my old pickup truck. Needed something more in gas savings, so I bought a Cruze ECO. Not a bad little car!! And when I want some WALLOP, I hop into the SS!!

seminolejon · 01-31-2013, 09:25 AM

Just talked to the dealership. Apparently the fuel injector went bad. She's said she's not sure what caused it and has never seen it happen.

Any input from anyone?

Thx.

nitrorcr1787 · 01-31-2013, 09:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by seminolejon

Just talked to the dealership. Apparently the fuel injector went bad. She's said she's not sure what caused it and has never seen it happen.

Any input from anyone?

Thx.

Dirty Gas?? Have them check all the injectors.

wakespeak · 01-31-2013, 10:15 AM

Bad gas and/or clogged injectors sounds right. These engines seem to be sensitive to fuel quality/ethanol. We have had issues in Austin where the actual ethanol mix is 30% or more. Ethanol will start to pull water out of the tank as well, which could be an issue if your car sits with a half full tank in a humid climate.

Also check the spark plug wires that they are fully seated. My car ran better after I went around and pushed them all tight.

Chevrolet Customer Svc · 01-31-2013, 10:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by seminolejon

2011 LS
17400 miles

I'm driving on Interstate 4 today from Lakeland to Tampa with the cruise control on around 76 or so. Suddenly the check engine light comes on. I immediately turn off cruise control and let the car slow a little. Then i accelerate and the engine is extremely rough. I exited off the interstate and called roadside assistance. The car is now at Stingray Chevrolet in Plant City and I have a loaner Cruz. What the hell with only 17k miles? Hopefully I can find out tomorrow what the deal is.

Very frustrated.

We apologize for the frustrations. Have you been able to figure out what was going on? I would recommend consulting a dealership for a proper diagnosis.

Please let me know any updates or details.

Brandon
Chevrolet Customer Service

seminolejon · 01-31-2013, 10:52 AM

Thanks Brandon,

As I said a couple posts ago, I did talk to Stingray Chevrolet this morning and they said it was a faulty fuel injector.

Any ideas why this would happen at 17k miles?

Jon

daveagogo1 · 01-31-2013, 11:46 AM

Stingray is a top notch performance dealer. They will get it squared away. I got a Malibu loaner last time i was there.

13camarossva · 01-31-2013, 09:15 PM

bad gas, after they fix run a can of sea foam ( dont bash me i have never put sea foam in a camaro, but cleans up every other vehicle i have ever done.) put in crank case and in fuel tank. always does wonders for me.

01-30-2013, 10:00 PM	#1
seminolejon Drives: 2011 2LS V6 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Tampa, Florida Posts: 168	Engine Light, Roughness 2011 LS 17400 miles I'm driving on Interstate 4 today from Lakeland to Tampa with the cruise control on around 76 or so. Suddenly the check engine light comes on. I immediately turn off cruise control and let the car slow a little. Then i accelerate and the engine is extremely rough. I exited off the interstate and called roadside assistance. The car is now at Stingray Chevrolet in Plant City and I have a loaner Cruz. What the hell with only 17k miles? Hopefully I can find out tomorrow what the deal is. Very frustrated.

01-31-2013, 09:16 AM	#6
TooCool5 Drives: 2010 Camaro 1LS 3.6 LLT V6 325 HP Join Date: May 2009 Location: LS Posts: 4,242 View My Garage	Bet is gunked up intakes or bad gas. __________________ 2010 Camaro Auto, Inferno Orange, Titanium Interior, Gearhead Wheels AIRAID CAI

01-30-2013, 10:06 PM	#2
oldfriend Drives: Fiat 500 E Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: 32.7607/N. 16.95947/W Posts: 7,816 View My Garage	Let the ensine cool down , after the thir cold stat it should be , fine , but GAO ahead and call ONSTAR. , they can ran a diagnostic and will tell you what's happening

01-30-2013, 10:08 PM	#3
Enjoi Dre Drives: 2013 Black Camaro 1LS Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: United States Posts: 53	They gave you a Chevy cruze too. Sucks your engines light kicked on. I blew some fuse in my car that shut off the a/c, onstar, and radio awhile back. They gave me a rental and it was a Chevy cruze, I felt like I was in a space ship because the roof was way above my head. Good luck on finding out why the engine light kicked on.

01-31-2013, 07:58 AM	#4
seminolejon Drives: 2011 2LS V6 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Tampa, Florida Posts: 168	Yea, hoping to find out today what the problem is. All I know is I'm not a happy Camaro owner right now. 17k miles is way too soon to have a car stranded and towed.

01-31-2013, 08:08 AM	#5
Sikoriko Drives: 2011 V6 IOM Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: San Diego Posts: 1,385 View My Garage	that sucks. did you check the oil?

01-31-2013, 09:25 AM	#8
seminolejon Drives: 2011 2LS V6 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Tampa, Florida Posts: 168	Just talked to the dealership. Apparently the fuel injector went bad. She's said she's not sure what caused it and has never seen it happen. Any input from anyone? Thx.

01-31-2013, 10:15 AM	#10
wakespeak Drives: 2020 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 1,335	Bad gas and/or clogged injectors sounds right. These engines seem to be sensitive to fuel quality/ethanol. We have had issues in Austin where the actual ethanol mix is 30% or more. Ethanol will start to pull water out of the tank as well, which could be an issue if your car sits with a half full tank in a humid climate. Also check the spark plug wires that they are fully seated. My car ran better after I went around and pushed them all tight.

01-31-2013, 10:52 AM	#12
seminolejon Drives: 2011 2LS V6 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Tampa, Florida Posts: 168	Thanks Brandon, As I said a couple posts ago, I did talk to Stingray Chevrolet this morning and they said it was a faulty fuel injector. Any ideas why this would happen at 17k miles? Jon

01-31-2013, 09:15 PM	#14
13camarossva Drives: 2013 inferno orange metallic ss Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Virginia beach va Posts: 71	bad gas, after they fix run a can of sea foam ( dont bash me i have never put sea foam in a camaro, but cleans up every other vehicle i have ever done.) put in crank case and in fuel tank. always does wonders for me.