MY 2010 CAMARO THAT WAS PURCHASED NEW HAD 36,280 MILES ON IT WHEN IT FAILED THE REQUIRED EMISSION TEST DO TO THE CRANKSHAFT (TIMING BELTS) BEING BAD . I HAVE CONTACTED GMC AND HAVE ASKED THE DEALERSHIP IN HOMEWOOD IL TO ASSIST ME IN THE REPAIRS AS THE REPAIRS WERE $1,700.00. I WAS TOLD THAT THE WARRANTY EXPIRED AT 36,000 MILES…
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MY 2010 CAMARO THAT WAS PURCHASED NEW HAD 36,280 MILES ON IT WHEN IT FAILED THE REQUIRED EMISSION TEST DO TO THE CRANKSHAFT (TIMING BELTS) BEING BAD . I HAVE CONTACTED GMC AND HAVE ASKED THE DEALERSHIP IN HOMEWOOD IL TO ASSIST ME IN THE REPAIRS AS THE REPAIRS WERE $1,700.00. I WAS TOLD THAT THE WARRANTY EXPIRED AT 36,000 MILES OR 6 YEARS. I WAS TOLD THAT I HAD TO PAY FOR THE REPAIRS OUT OF POCKET. THE CHEVROLET DEALERSHIP AND GMC ARE AWARE THE THIS YEAR AND MODEL CAR HAS THIS ENGINE PROBLEM AND ARE NOT WILLING TO CORRECT THEM CAUSING THE OWNERS TO REPAIR THE ISSUE AND PAY FOR THE REPAIRS. THIS CAR COST AROUND $38,000 DOLLARS TO PURCHASE NEW.
NHTSA ODI #10873306
141,000 miles · Nov 22, 2004
Power Train
THE TRANSMISSION PRODUCED A GRINDING SOUND WHILE DRIVING. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10101471
Mileage unknown · Jul 5, 2000
Power Train
DRIVESHAFT FRACTURING IN TWO WHILE PULLING OFF FROM A STOP POSTION INTO THE INTERSECTION. DEALER NOTIFIED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
NHTSA ODI #864790
Mileage unknown · Jun 16, 2000
Power TrainCrashInjury
LOVE THIS CAR LIKE NO OTHER JUST ONE CONSTANT PROBLEM AFTER ANOTHER. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED IN THE SUMMARY. *AK
NHTSA ODI #724099
Mileage unknown · May 18, 2000
Power Train
AUTO TRANSMISSION STARTS OUT IN 2ND GEAR FOR NO REASON. I BOUGHT EXTENDED WARRANTY FOR THIS CAR WHEN I BOUGHT IT AND THE DEALERSHIP CANNOT FIX. AFTER 10 TRYS I WANT THE TRANSMISSION REPLACED. OBVIOUSLY TECHNICIANS ARE NOT QUALIFIED TO FIX PROBLEM. I TRIED TO SELL THE CAR AND WAS UNSUCCESSFUL BECAUSE IT STARTED OUT IN 2ND GEAR WH…
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AUTO TRANSMISSION STARTS OUT IN 2ND GEAR FOR NO REASON. I BOUGHT EXTENDED WARRANTY FOR THIS CAR WHEN I BOUGHT IT AND THE DEALERSHIP CANNOT FIX. AFTER 10 TRYS I WANT THE TRANSMISSION REPLACED. OBVIOUSLY TECHNICIANS ARE NOT QUALIFIED TO FIX PROBLEM. I TRIED TO SELL THE CAR AND WAS UNSUCCESSFUL BECAUSE IT STARTED OUT IN 2ND GEAR WHEN SOMEONE WAS TEST DRIVING IT. WHAT GOOD IS THE WARRANTY DOING ME?!?!! THE DIFFERENTIAL-(LOUD NOISE) WAS FINALLY FIXED AFTER THE 3RD TIME OF GOING INTO THE SHOP. YOU SHOULD NOT SELL A GM PROTECTION PLAN IF YOU DO NOT "PLAN" TO BACK UP YOU PRODUCT!!!
NHTSA ODI #722847
Mileage unknown · Jan 21, 1999
Power Train
TRANSMISSION SHIFTS ITSELF OUT OF PARK AND INTO REVERSE. DEALER CONTACTED AND IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. PROBLEM CANNOT BE REMEDIED AND STILL EXISTS. PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
NHTSA ODI #833837
Mileage unknown · Jan 20, 1999
Power TrainCrash
CAR WAS RUNNING IN PARK, UNOCCUPIED. REVERSE ENGAGED. CAR ROLLED BACKWARDS AND HIT ANOTHER CAR.
NHTSA ODI #702424
Mileage unknown · Jul 3, 1997
Power Train
WHILE COMING OFF INTERSTATE IN 5TH GEAR MANUAL TRANSMISSION EXPLODED. THIS MANUAL TRANSMISSION USES AUOTMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID, AND THAT THE TEETH IN TRANSMISSION HOUSING WERE DESTROYED. OWNER IS VERY CONCERNED. *AK
NHTSA ODI #813794
Mileage unknown · Jan 6, 1997
Power Train
OWNER STATES WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE HIT EXPANSION HOLE AND DRIVER HAD NO CONTROL OVER VEHICLE, REAR AXLE BROKE. *AK
NHTSA ODI #807175
Mileage unknown · Jul 16, 1996
Engine And Engine CoolingExterior LightingPower Train
THE FUEL LINES ON THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN MISROUTED AND MAY CONTACT THE "AIR" CHECK VALVE. THE HIGH TEMPERATURES FROM THE "AIR" CHECK VALVE COULD ALLOW IT TO MELT THROUGH AND DAMAGE A FUEL LINE.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: A FUEL LINE WHICH HAS BEEN DAMAGED BY THE HEAT OF THE"AIR" CHECK VALVE MAY LEAK FUEL INTO THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT WHERE IT COULDRESULT IN A FIRE IF EXPOSED TO A SOURCE OF IGNITION.
Remedy: REROUTE ANY MISROUTED FUEL LINES TO THE PROPER POSITION, AND REPLACE ANY FUEL LINE BUNDLE WHERE THE OUTER SHELL HAS BEEN MELTED THROUGH.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
NHTSA investigations
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EA97024 · Fuel Tube Retaining Clip Failure
Opened Nov 13, 1997 · Closed Sep 29, 1998
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Vehicle Speed Control:linkages
MOST OF THE REPORTS REVIEWED IN THIS INVESTIGATION ARE FIRE INCIDENTS IN WHICH FUEL LEAKAGE HAS BEEN ALLEGED AS THE CAUSE OR THE AREA OF ORIGIN IS CONSISTENT WITH THE ALLEGED DEFECT.THERE IS NO EVIDENCE THAT THE SUBJECT CLIP WAS A FACTOR IN ANY OF THESE FIRE INCIDENTS AND NHTSA TESTING INDICATES THATBROKEN OR DISLODGED RETENTION CLIP DOES NOT RESULT IN SIGNIFICANT MOVEMENT OF THE FUEL LINE BUNDLE TOWARD THE LEFT SECONDARY AIR INJECTION CHECK VALVE.FAILURE OF THE CLIP PLACES THE FUEL LINE BUNDLE ASSEMBLY IN THE SAME CONFIGURATION AS THE 1993 MODEL YEAR LTI VEHICLES.A SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT TREND HAS NOT BEEN IDENTIFIED AT THIS TIME AND FURTHER USE OF AGENCY RESOURCES DOES NOT APPEAR TO BE WARRANTED.THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A FINDING BY NHTSA THAT NO SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT EXISTS.THE AGENCY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO TAKE FURTHER ACTION IF WARRANTED BY THE CIRCUMSTANCES.
PE97036 · Fuel Tub Retaining Clip Failure
Opened Jul 24, 1997 · Closed Nov 13, 1997
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Vehicle Speed Control:linkages
OWNERS HAVE REPORTED FAILURES OF THE FUEL TUBE RETENTION CLIP THAT ATTACHES TO THE PLASTIC THROTTLE LINKAGE COVER.ACCORDING TO GM, THE SUBJECT RETENTION CLIP (P/N 12048089) WAS IMPLEMENTED IN PRODUCTION ON OCTOBER 12, 1993, TO ADDRESS A CONCERN WITH INCORRECT ASSEMBLY PLANT FUEL LINE ROUTING.MIS-ROUTED FUEL TUBES MAY FAIL FROM CONTACT WITH A HOT AIR CHECK VALVE, CREATING A FIRE HAZARD IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.GM MAINTAINS THAT NO PROBLEMS SHOULD OCCUR IF THE CLIP IS PROPERLY INSTALLED AND ISN'T MISHANDLED DURING SUBSEQUENT SERVICE OPERATIONS.SOME OWNERS HAVE ALLEGED TO ODI THAT THE SUBJECT CLIP BECOMES BRITTLE OVER TIME AND MAY ALSO PULL FREE OF THE THROTTLE LINKAGE COVER ATTACHMENT HOLE.
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