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jimmys525 · 11-09-2009, 05:26 PM

My dad is dead set on Chevy being unreliable after the 5 years because when he bought one it broke down and required numerous maintenance.
Is the camaro reliable at all meaning it won't break down after 5 years or need to be fixed a lot?

mjlash22 · 11-09-2009, 05:27 PM

All cars have their problems, but I'd say Chevy is way more reliable then some other brands out there...

jimmys525 · 11-09-2009, 05:30 PM

how would it compare to a toyota camry 2010 reliability wise?

wullger · 11-09-2009, 05:33 PM

Well, the floormats won't cause you to be stuck at full-throttle...

You might point him to the warranty pages on the Chevy site, as well.

Indpowr · 11-09-2009, 05:34 PM

0 problems in 7000 miles

NoUCantDriveIt · 11-09-2009, 05:37 PM

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Originally Posted by wullger

Well, the floormats won't cause you to be stuck at full-throttle...

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OMG! I actually "got" a car joke!

Super83Z · 11-09-2009, 05:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wullger

Well, the floormats won't cause you to be stuck at full-throttle...

You might point him to the warranty pages on the Chevy site, as well.

To the OP:Tell your dad my 99 Camaro was all original down to the spark plugs and wires when I got it at 130K.

One Sweet Ride · 11-09-2009, 05:40 PM

Honestly - buy american !!!

2Fast4U2010 · 11-09-2009, 05:41 PM

Any vehicle will break down, if you do not take care of it. No matter how much you pay for it.

ShnOmac · 11-09-2009, 05:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NoUCantDriveIt

OMG! I actually "got" a car joke!

LMAO......

mfr1950 · 11-09-2009, 05:44 PM

IMO, I think Chevy is doing all they can to build a world class lineup of cars and trucks, My Camaro has 8200 miles now and has had zero problems, Take your dad into a Chevy showroom, I think he would be surprised!!

RAdams · 11-09-2009, 05:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jimmys525

My dad is dead set on Chevy being unreliable after the 5 years because when he bought one it broke down and required numerous maintenance.
Is the camaro reliable at all meaning it won't break down after 5 years or need to be fixed a lot?

I'm curious what he owned that left him disliking Chevy.

Coldpants · 11-09-2009, 05:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jimmys525

how would it compare to a toyota camry 2010 reliability wise?

First you should tell your dad Chevy used to be the standard for reliability, then the 80's happened. Moving forward GM has improved itself greatly the difference between GM and Toyota is not nearly as bad as it used to be. Consumer reports almost has them on par with each other. However A high powered sports car will never compare with a four banger family car as far as reliability is concerned and buying a first year car from any manufacturer and expecting it to be as reliable as something that has been rolling down assembly line for the past 40 years is just not being realistic. If you are set on the Camaro and reliability is really a worry I would wait to next year and let all the fans be the guinea pigs.

POWERFREAK · 11-09-2009, 05:47 PM

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Originally Posted by 2Fast4U2010

Any vehicle will break down, if you do not take care of it. No matter how much you pay for it.

no problems with my Camaro...and in the last 10 years of owning chevy's, I've had a fuel gauge sending unit and an smog check valve replaced...both under warranty. No other issues what-so-ever.

The other new cars I've owned...a nissan w/ AC problems that were fixed by the dealer 3 times in a year, and a Subaru that had a blown head gasket 2,000 miles after the warranty expired.

Chevy FTW.

Also remind your dad of the standard 100,000 mile powertrain warranty and onstar...just in case.

11-09-2009, 05:26 PM	#1
jimmys525 Drives: None Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Arizona Posts: 38	Camaro Reliability My dad is dead set on Chevy being unreliable after the 5 years because when he bought one it broke down and required numerous maintenance. Is the camaro reliable at all meaning it won't break down after 5 years or need to be fixed a lot?

11-09-2009, 05:27 PM	#2
mjlash22 Drives: 2007 Ford Fusion SE Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Metro Detroit Posts: 1,440	All cars have their problems, but I'd say Chevy is way more reliable then some other brands out there... __________________ Ordered: 2LT/RS CGM, A6 1100 = Preliminary Order 10/1/09 2000 = Accepted By GM 12/31/09 3000 = Accepted By Production Control 1/7/10 (TPW: 2/1/10) 3400 = Broadcast 1/23/10 3800 = Produced 2/2/10 (2G1FC1EV6A9189068) 4150 = Invoiced 2/5/10 4200 = Shipped 5000 = Delivered To Dealer 6000 = Delivered To Customer

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wullger Supercharged Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Tyler, Texas Posts: 1,576 View My Garage	Well, the floormats won't cause you to be stuck at full-throttle... You might point him to the warranty pages on the Chevy site, as well. __________________ 2SS/RS IBM A6, White Rallies Ordered: 4/30/09 Delivered: 8/18/09 Appearance Mods: Heritage Grille, ZL1 Replica Wheels Performance Mods: Flowmaster ARH Cat-Back Exhaust, ADM CAI, ADM L99-LS3 Conversion, ADM LSA Supercharger Kit, Lingenfelter GT9 Cam, Stainless Power Headers, Detroit Speed Sway Bars, ZL1 Fuel Pump 581 rwhp/535 lb/ft tq

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