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Wormattack · 06-22-2015, 11:00 AM

I recently bought a low mileage 2011 Camaro SS. The car looks mint but I recently discovered that one of the strut disc is spinning freely (first picture) while the other is firmly in place(second picture). Should I visit the dealer to fix it or it's nothing to worry about?

Destructo09 · 06-22-2015, 02:38 PM

It shouldn't spin freely, it sounds like some nuts have been loosened or worked loose. I would just take it to the dealer you bought it from and have them check it out for you.

Bizaro · 06-22-2015, 02:43 PM

If you put a sick album on that cover you can become A DJ!!! so llucklucky...

maddoggyusa · 06-22-2015, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Bizaro

If you put a sick album on that cover you can become A DJ!!! so llucklucky...

"Yo DJ, spin that $#!^!!!"

revived · 06-23-2015, 12:04 AM

just put the torx bit to keep the strut from spinning while you tighten the nut.

That's really that simple to fix.

Rock-It Man · 06-23-2015, 06:33 AM

Someone already messed with the driver side strut? The nut cap is missing.

Or did you take it off to investigate?

Chevrolet Customer Svc · 06-23-2015, 11:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Wormattack

I recently bought a low mileage 2011 Camaro SS. The car looks mint but I recently discovered that one of the strut disc is spinning freely (first picture) while the other is firmly in place(second picture). Should I visit the dealer to fix it or it's nothing to worry about?

Wormattack,

I'm sorry to hear about your strut concerns. Although I realize you're seeking opinions about it, if you'd like to consider getting an official GM diagnosis, please message me privately as I can reach out to the dealer's Customer Experience Managers (CEM) for additional assistance. If you'd like to contact us privately, we'd be happy to discuss this with you further.

Kind regards,

Will M.
Chevrolet Customer Care

Wormattack · 06-24-2015, 03:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Rock-It Man

Someone already messed with the driver side strut? The nut cap is missing.

Or did you take it off to investigate?

No it was already like that. It's the kind of details you don't notice before buying the car. Just popped the hood a few days ago and noticed the problem.

Quote:

I'm sorry to hear about your strut concerns. Although I realize you're seeking opinions about it, if you'd like to consider getting an official GM diagnosis, please message me privately as I can reach out to the dealer's Customer Experience Managers (CEM) for additional assistance. If you'd like to contact us privately, we'd be happy to discuss this with you further.

Kind regards,

Will M.
Chevrolet Customer Care

Ok thank you very much for the official response. I already scheduled a check up friday at the dealer where I bought it.

Chevrolet Customer Svc · 06-25-2015, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Wormattack

Ok thank you very much for the official response. I already scheduled a check up friday at the dealer where I bought it.

Our pleasure Wormattack. Please feel free to reach out to us if we can be of any assistance.

Kaylee D.
Chevrolet Customer Care

Mechman108 · 06-25-2015, 03:26 PM

By any chance, are you on coilovers? More specifically, is it the g5 coilovers?

Wormattack · 06-26-2015, 11:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Mechman108

By any chance, are you on coilovers? More specifically, is it the g5 coilovers?

No I am not, the car is stock.

Also, went to the dealer today. They said that in the long run, it would have damaged my suspension so my doubts were confirmed. I'm glad I no longer have to worry about it and finally enjoy the car!

KaBoom1701 · 06-27-2015, 12:40 AM

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Originally Posted by revived

just put the torx bit to keep the strut from spinning while you tighten the nut.

That's really that simple to fix.

I bet the original owner had aftermarket springs on it and didn't tighten them all the way when he put the car back to stock.

Just follow revived advice above and you'll be fine.

06-22-2015, 11:00 AM	#1
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06-22-2015, 02:38 PM	#2
Destructo09 Drives: 2010 CGM Camaro 2SS/LS3 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Raleigh-Durham Posts: 1,409	It shouldn't spin freely, it sounds like some nuts have been loosened or worked loose. I would just take it to the dealer you bought it from and have them check it out for you. __________________ 2010 2SS BMR 1" Springs Koni Orange struts/shocks 1LE rear sway bar SRP Racing Pedals Hurst Billet short shifter Square tire/wheel setup Elite Engineering Catch Can Stainless Power longtubes/highflow cats K&N Typhoon CAI RPM Motorsports of Garner, NC dyno tune (421 RWHP)

06-23-2015, 12:04 AM	#5
revived Vrrrm. Drives: 2011 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: MA Posts: 1,495	just put the torx bit to keep the strut from spinning while you tighten the nut. That's really that simple to fix. __________________

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Bizaro Account Suspended Drives: 2015 Redhot 1LE Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Westchester NY Posts: 1,408	If you put a sick album on that cover you can become A DJ!!! so llucklucky...

06-23-2015, 06:33 AM	#6
Rock-It Man 376 cubic inches of fun Drives: 2023 Camaro ZL1 A10 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: MA Posts: 4,043 View My Garage	Someone already messed with the driver side strut? The nut cap is missing. Or did you take it off to investigate?

06-25-2015, 03:26 PM	#10
Mechman108 Drives: '12 Camaro LS M6, '16 Lexus IS200T Join Date: May 2012 Location: Ft. Lauderdale Posts: 253 View My Garage	By any chance, are you on coilovers? More specifically, is it the g5 coilovers?