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SS_CTS-V · 08-23-2017, 12:53 PM

So six weeks into ownership my 2015 SS broke down on the way to work in traffic today and left me stranded on the side of the interstate. OnStar was great, but the tow truck took 2.5 hours to show up. Not cool.

I bought the car certifide pre-owned from a big Chevy dealer here in Tampa with about 25k miles on July 3rd to replace a 2011 BMW M3 that I had owned for 5 weeks when it spontaneously combusted one day on the way home from work. BMW's official answer after their own investigation was the aftermarket intake I installed caused an overly rich fuel condition which overheated the exhaust and ignited the car.... Now here I am with a broken Camaro.

Here's what happened. About 25 minutes into my commute, Cruising along in morning traffic at about 55 mph, I lost significant power but the car was still running. The motor was sputtering like I had lost 3-4 cylinders, about 15 seconds later the motor started to clatter a little, but quickly elevated to a loud clatter/banging before I could get off the road. There were no warning lights, no check engine, nothing. The car had just been dealer serviced last week. I checked the oil pressure and temp about 10 minutes before this all happened and that gauges read normal.

The first dealer said it would be 4 weeks before they could even look at it.... fortunately because I still have the factory warranty GM covered the tow to the dealer I purchased from, who said they would look at it today/tomorrow and get the process started.

So, in all I'm safe, this car didn't shoot flames 6 feet out of the hood (like the M3) but I'm still without a car for however long it takes GM to sort this out. AND the dealer won't give me a loaner until they inspect the car and determine if this will be covered under warranty.... that's some serious BS right there.

Pic of former BMW in flames for attention:

qcman · 08-23-2017, 01:01 PM

Sorry to hear at first I thought your Camaro burnt up when I saw the attached pic good grief!

acammer · 08-23-2017, 01:11 PM

Geez - sounds like you lost a motor. That's crazy. Very weird.

Gordo-D · 08-23-2017, 01:57 PM

Time to find out how good the GM warranty is.

I had to replace all the lifters at 11k [noisy AFM lifters] no chance of any GM help over here in the UK, at least the dealer I got the car from paid for all the genuine GM parts.
There was a tiny bit left towards labour but I wound up doing it myself.

It seems you have been pretty unlucky though. :(

SS_CTS-V · 08-23-2017, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Gordo-D

Time to find out how good the GM warranty is.

I had to replace all the lifters at 11k [noisy AFM lifters] no chance of any GM help over here in the UK, at least the dealer I got the car from paid for all the genuine GM parts.
There was a tiny bit left towards labour but I wound up doing it myself.

It seems you have been pretty unlucky though. :(

Ouch that's a bummer! I've been unlucky recently but over the years I've had a lot of cars that were trouble free. So maybe it's all just catching up with me.

lafountain · 08-23-2017, 02:43 PM

Wow, that really sucks to hear. Just showing more reasons why used cars are a risk, you never know what the previous owner(s) did. (Note: I have never owned a new car for me, my wife has had new cars, but not me and I am not against buying used)

I hope it works out for you and they cover it under warranty as they should.

xc_SS/RS · 08-23-2017, 02:58 PM

damn dude i'm sorry to hear about the M3 and your current engine issues... sounds like your engine might be beyond repair. At least you've got the warranty!

Good luck with the dealer, hopefully they don't give you any sort of run around. Update this when you get your diagnosis. Interested to hear the outcome

JLSuperfly · 08-23-2017, 03:01 PM

Keep us updated. I am curious to know what was the cause of your misfortune. Good luck.

DvKillar · 08-23-2017, 03:11 PM

your dealer should get you a loaner from lot or a rental while under investigation. similar thing in my Ex's Impala, dealer got her in a loaner instantly while she wanted to hear back from them if it was covered.

WoodBoss · 08-23-2017, 03:17 PM

Sorry to hear about your problem with the car. All cars are a risk and dealer certified pre-owned are just as risky, at least you have a warranty. Be firm and make them fix it, it's too soon for you to have to absorb any repairs or costs on your own.

SS_CTS-V · 08-23-2017, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by DvKillar

your dealer should get you a loaner from lot or a rental while under investigation. similar thing in my Ex's Impala, dealer got her in a loaner instantly while she wanted to hear back from them if it was covered.

I'm sure I could have pushed the issue, but honestly I don't need the loaner. We have a spare vehicle to drive in the mean time. I just thought it was crappy how the service dept said I could not get one until they evaluated the situation.

Thank you everyone else for the positive words. I'll keep the thread updated as I get news from the dealer.

c0r3yr0s3 · 08-23-2017, 03:21 PM

2.5 hours on the side of an interstate in tampa! I'm surprised you didn't burst into flames... definitely sorry to hear about your misfortunes, both of them, but at least you're ok

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InFiD3ViL · 08-23-2017, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by c0r3yr0s3

2.5 hours on the side of an interstate in tampa! I'm surprised you didn't burst into flames... definitely sorry to hear about your misfortunes, both of them, but at least you're ok

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Definitely not where I would want to be stuck.

I was making my daily drive the other day across the Howard Frankland Bridge (I-275 South) and saw a car that had broken down the night before.

Someone had apparently thrown something at one of the windows while driving by. The side window was completely blown out. Wasn't like that the night before. Or it simply could have been broken into.

Spec · 08-23-2017, 03:30 PM

Your experience sounds similar to what I experienced at 83k miles on my '10. I busted a rocker and spring on Cylinder 3. Sounded similar to your issue... except all the dash lights did light up and I did get the code P0300 Misfire Cylinder 3.

I'm very surprised that you did not receive a check engine light.

This happened on 12/23 about 2yrs ago. Car has been top notch since. Took it to Allen Cadillac in Laguna Niguel CA, and it was returned to my on 12/24 right before Christmas after just under 600 in cost.

Hope your repairs don't take too long.

08-23-2017, 12:53 PM	#1
SS_CTS-V Drives: 2015 SS, 2006 CTS-V (wrecked...) Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Tampa Posts: 150	Well.... my Camaro let me down today So six weeks into ownership my 2015 SS broke down on the way to work in traffic today and left me stranded on the side of the interstate. OnStar was great, but the tow truck took 2.5 hours to show up. Not cool. I bought the car certifide pre-owned from a big Chevy dealer here in Tampa with about 25k miles on July 3rd to replace a 2011 BMW M3 that I had owned for 5 weeks when it spontaneously combusted one day on the way home from work. BMW's official answer after their own investigation was the aftermarket intake I installed caused an overly rich fuel condition which overheated the exhaust and ignited the car.... Now here I am with a broken Camaro. Here's what happened. About 25 minutes into my commute, Cruising along in morning traffic at about 55 mph, I lost significant power but the car was still running. The motor was sputtering like I had lost 3-4 cylinders, about 15 seconds later the motor started to clatter a little, but quickly elevated to a loud clatter/banging before I could get off the road. There were no warning lights, no check engine, nothing. The car had just been dealer serviced last week. I checked the oil pressure and temp about 10 minutes before this all happened and that gauges read normal. The first dealer said it would be 4 weeks before they could even look at it.... fortunately because I still have the factory warranty GM covered the tow to the dealer I purchased from, who said they would look at it today/tomorrow and get the process started. So, in all I'm safe, this car didn't shoot flames 6 feet out of the hood (like the M3) but I'm still without a car for however long it takes GM to sort this out. AND the dealer won't give me a loaner until they inspect the car and determine if this will be covered under warranty.... that's some serious BS right there. Pic of former BMW in flames for attention: Attached Images

08-23-2017, 01:11 PM	#3
acammer GPI Sales Consultant Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS SGM Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Weedsport, NY Posts: 2,794 View My Garage	Geez - sounds like you lost a motor. That's crazy. Very weird. __________________ GPI Max Package 2.0: Brodix BR7 heads/GPI porting, MAX3 cam, ST2116LSR, BSR Max Lift rockers, LS7 LSXR with 103mm TB, Vararam OTR, Mcleod RXT, G-Force/Strange 9" IRS setup with 4.63 gear. 551whp, 11.1@124mph. *Got a question about a GPI product? Feel free to shoot me a message!*

08-23-2017, 02:43 PM	#6
lafountain Drives: 2011 Synergy Green 2SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Lexington Park, MD Posts: 887	Wow, that really sucks to hear. Just showing more reasons why used cars are a risk, you never know what the previous owner(s) did. (Note: I have never owned a new car for me, my wife has had new cars, but not me and I am not against buying used) I hope it works out for you and they cover it under warranty as they should. __________________ Hey, you want to lay the fate of the world on the kid's Camaro? That's cool. I bought a car, turned out to be an alien robot. Who knew?

08-23-2017, 02:58 PM	#7
xc_SS/RS Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: somewhere in MD Posts: 4,883	damn dude i'm sorry to hear about the M3 and your current engine issues... sounds like your engine might be beyond repair. At least you've got the warranty! Good luck with the dealer, hopefully they don't give you any sort of run around. Update this when you get your diagnosis. Interested to hear the outcome __________________ 2010 2SS/RS Z/28 intake, NW, FAST 102, speed engineering LT's, some exhaust, ATI -10% pulley, GM flex fuel injectors, DSX flex fuel sensor, MGW shifter, HP Tuners, some suspension work, stickers and a little weight loss. 12.63 @113.53

08-23-2017, 01:01 PM	#2
qcman Drives: 2013 Camaro 2SS RDP Tuned L99 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Ottawa, Canada eh? Posts: 1,889	Sorry to hear at first I thought your Camaro burnt up when I saw the attached pic good grief!

08-23-2017, 01:57 PM	#4
Gordo-D Drives: 2015 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Manchester, England Posts: 390	Time to find out how good the GM warranty is. I had to replace all the lifters at 11k [noisy AFM lifters] no chance of any GM help over here in the UK, at least the dealer I got the car from paid for all the genuine GM parts. There was a tiny bit left towards labour but I wound up doing it myself. It seems you have been pretty unlucky though. :(

08-23-2017, 03:01 PM	#8
JLSuperfly Drives: 2014 Red Hot LS3 Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: SF Bay Area, CA Posts: 4,266	Keep us updated. I am curious to know what was the cause of your misfortune. Good luck.

08-23-2017, 03:11 PM	#9
DvKillar Drives: 2015 Chevy Camaro 2LS Join Date: May 2017 Location: MWC, OK Posts: 815	your dealer should get you a loaner from lot or a rental while under investigation. similar thing in my Ex's Impala, dealer got her in a loaner instantly while she wanted to hear back from them if it was covered.

08-23-2017, 03:17 PM	#10
WoodBoss "Old School" Drives: 2010 2SS L99 Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Sherrills Ford, NC Posts: 1,295	Sorry to hear about your problem with the car. All cars are a risk and dealer certified pre-owned are just as risky, at least you have a warranty. Be firm and make them fix it, it's too soon for you to have to absorb any repairs or costs on your own.

08-23-2017, 03:21 PM	#12
c0r3yr0s3 Drives: 2012 camaro 2ss Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: US Posts: 378	2.5 hours on the side of an interstate in tampa! I'm surprised you didn't burst into flames... definitely sorry to hear about your misfortunes, both of them, but at least you're ok Sent from my SM-G550T1 using Tapatalk

08-23-2017, 03:30 PM	#14
Spec Account Suspended Drives: 2010 Camaro 1SS LS3 Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Riverside, CA Posts: 4,018	Your experience sounds similar to what I experienced at 83k miles on my '10. I busted a rocker and spring on Cylinder 3. Sounded similar to your issue... except all the dash lights did light up and I did get the code P0300 Misfire Cylinder 3. I'm very surprised that you did not receive a check engine light. This happened on 12/23 about 2yrs ago. Car has been top notch since. Took it to Allen Cadillac in Laguna Niguel CA, and it was returned to my on 12/24 right before Christmas after just under 600 in cost. Hope your repairs don't take too long.