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ljones · 02-18-2013, 03:51 PM

Researching possible causes before I take my car in. Started noticing a oil smell here and there. i don;t really drive the car, 12k in almost 2.5 years. No leaks on the ground. I don;t plan on keeping the car past the warranty running out, likely sell or trade the car by the summer.

DuskSS · 02-18-2013, 04:28 PM

ugh you guys are scaring me..
1400 on mine now no leaks yet... /knock on wood.

Chrisrp454 · 02-19-2013, 02:08 PM

Just over 61,000 miles. Mine is in for oil leak now. Hope to hear something today or tomorrow.

Chrisrp454 · 02-20-2013, 09:29 AM

It's the oil pan gasket and covered under warranty!

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Originally Posted by Chrisrp454

Just over 61,000 miles. Mine is in for oil leak now. Hope to hear something today or tomorrow.

CamaroJHL · 02-23-2013, 09:51 PM

ah man I just checked mine and its leaking

SC2150 · 02-24-2013, 01:14 PM

Most any of these will have some seapage if the owners put them on a lift and look, and its not just GM, its most cars & light trucks. When they start to leave a puddle, then it is an issue for sure.

Ir0nM4n · 02-25-2013, 11:29 AM

Well changed my oil yesterday, guess what I found... an oil leak in the same place. You think Chevrolet will have a bulletin on this anytime soon. Darn it, now I have to take it into my local dealership. I hope the dealership doesnt find issue with my catch can or cold air intake (weird if they do). The RX Catch Can works nice, just hope the dealership doesnt think it would cause this. UGH!!! Well guess its a good thing since I havent lowered it yet.

Clark Grizwald · 03-04-2013, 03:47 PM

Add one more to the oil leak crowd! Sounds like there should be a recall on this! Dropped it off this morning, going to be a multiple day job......snow storm coming tonight, so I have to leave it at the dealer for an extra day because camaros don't do 7-10 inches of snow....and they cant let me keep the rental car that long so I have to go without and screw around with rides! Then they tell me if its done tomorrow night they're going to push it out in the lot to get covered in snow.......

2011 SS SLP ZL427 · 03-04-2013, 03:59 PM

It seems alot of V6 owners are having trouble with the timing cover leaking, you would think they would make an actual gasket for the cover instead of RTV, every engine Ive seen with an RTV gasket "seeped" oil maybe not to the point where it will leave a puddle on the ground but maybe some oil residue around the RTV gasket itself.

Clark Grizwald · 03-05-2013, 08:07 AM

yep that's seems to be the trend here......that sucks! i was just talking to the director of quality for GM 2 weeks ago at a quality conference in San Diego and he was all proud of the JD powers awards......I told him to take a look at the thread here about it and that i was none too happy about the front seal leaking on mine!

SC2150 · 03-05-2013, 08:20 AM

Very common on the V8's as well.

RTV is not the best to use...Permatex Right Stuff is what we trust.

c5dreamer · 12-12-2018, 05:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Chevrolet Customer Svc

Please let us know how your service appointment goes after they repair your vehicle. We are here if you have any additional questions or comments.

Brandon
Chevrolet Customer Service

Hi, so I have a 2012 v6 LFX with only 36000 miles and mine seems to have this leak, I dropped my car at the dealer and they put dye in the oil, and I need to drive it for 100 miles and bring it back, it seems like there are a lot of reports of this leak, my question is with so many people with this leak that's under the alternator, should this be taken care of on the house by the chevrolet?

02-18-2013, 03:51 PM	#99
ljones Drives: 2011 2LT RS Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Bay Area Posts: 159	Researching possible causes before I take my car in. Started noticing a oil smell here and there. i don;t really drive the car, 12k in almost 2.5 years. No leaks on the ground. I don;t plan on keeping the car past the warranty running out, likely sell or trade the car by the summer. __________________ MRT V2.0

02-18-2013, 04:28 PM	#100
DuskSS Bayou City Muscle Cars Drives: 2013 2SS Dusk Edition Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Houston Texas Posts: 1,443	ugh you guys are scaring me.. 1400 on mine now no leaks yet... /knock on wood. __________________ 2013 2SS Dusk Edition Lethal Racing Stage V PER 418ci Forged LS3 530/520 SAE

02-19-2013, 02:08 PM	#101
Chrisrp454 Drives: 2010 ABM 2SS/RS M6, 98Z28 M6 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Granbury, Tx Posts: 1,532 View My Garage	Just over 61,000 miles. Mine is in for oil leak now. Hope to hear something today or tomorrow. __________________ Always Remember! Rest in Peace Brothers 9/11/2001. And thanks to all those who defend and serve! Ordered 5/23/2009 3400 with TPW of 08/03/09 3800 8/11/2009 Arrived 8/21/2009 2SS/RS/Aqua Blue/Grey Interior

02-23-2013, 09:51 PM	#103
CamaroJHL Drives: 2011 Camaro SS Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: South Jersey Posts: 123	ah man I just checked mine and its leaking __________________ 2011 Camaro SS Last edited by CamaroJHL; 02-23-2013 at 09:52 PM. Reason: spelling

02-25-2013, 11:29 AM	#105
Ir0nM4n Love me some Tacos Drives: 14 1LE Join Date: May 2011 Location: Washington Posts: 2,728 View My Garage	Well changed my oil yesterday, guess what I found... an oil leak in the same place. You think Chevrolet will have a bulletin on this anytime soon. Darn it, now I have to take it into my local dealership. I hope the dealership doesnt find issue with my catch can or cold air intake (weird if they do). The RX Catch Can works nice, just hope the dealership doesnt think it would cause this. UGH!!! Well guess its a good thing since I havent lowered it yet. __________________ Last edited by Ir0nM4n; 02-25-2013 at 01:26 PM.

02-24-2013, 01:14 PM	#104
SC2150 Account Suspended Drives: 2012 Camaro RS, RX supercharged Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bradenton, FL Posts: 6,063	Most any of these will have some seapage if the owners put them on a lift and look, and its not just GM, its most cars & light trucks. When they start to leave a puddle, then it is an issue for sure.

03-04-2013, 03:47 PM	#106
Clark Grizwald Brewmaster Drives: 2013 ZL1, 2015 Tundra 1794 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Cary, Illinois Posts: 256 View My Garage	Add one more to the oil leak crowd! Sounds like there should be a recall on this! Dropped it off this morning, going to be a multiple day job......snow storm coming tonight, so I have to leave it at the dealer for an extra day because camaros don't do 7-10 inches of snow....and they cant let me keep the rental car that long so I have to go without and screw around with rides! Then they tell me if its done tomorrow night they're going to push it out in the lot to get covered in snow....... __________________ "Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting "... holy sh*t...what a ride!"

03-04-2013, 03:59 PM	#107
2011 SS SLP ZL427 Drives: 2011 SS ZL427 Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Drums PA Posts: 115	It seems alot of V6 owners are having trouble with the timing cover leaking, you would think they would make an actual gasket for the cover instead of RTV, every engine Ive seen with an RTV gasket "seeped" oil maybe not to the point where it will leave a puddle on the ground but maybe some oil residue around the RTV gasket itself. __________________

03-05-2013, 08:07 AM	#108
Clark Grizwald Brewmaster Drives: 2013 ZL1, 2015 Tundra 1794 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Cary, Illinois Posts: 256 View My Garage	yep that's seems to be the trend here......that sucks! i was just talking to the director of quality for GM 2 weeks ago at a quality conference in San Diego and he was all proud of the JD powers awards......I told him to take a look at the thread here about it and that i was none too happy about the front seal leaking on mine! __________________ "Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting "... holy sh*t...what a ride!"

03-05-2013, 08:20 AM	#109
SC2150 Account Suspended Drives: 2012 Camaro RS, RX supercharged Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bradenton, FL Posts: 6,063	Very common on the V8's as well. RTV is not the best to use...Permatex Right Stuff is what we trust.