Camaro Stalled and wheel locked... - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

stephska22 · 03-05-2013, 03:09 AM

So earlier tonight I was driving my 2011 V6 Black Camaro, and while making a right turn the car stalled, the wheel locked (well it took me some force to make me not hit the curb), and the car turned off. I turned it back on and I made it to my destination a couple miles away. When I was leaving to come back home, it did the same thing! It restarted and I made it home safe, but I was wondering what would cause this to happen? Fuel pump? Electrical Problem? Oh yeah, and a couple weeks ago I notice that sometimes my car jerks at random times when accelerating.. what can cause that? I would really appreciate some help

AdamZ · 03-05-2013, 03:12 AM

Yeah I'd stop driving it asap and get it to the dealer lol.

stephska22 · 03-05-2013, 03:18 AM

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Originally Posted by AdamZ

Yeah I'd stop driving it asap and get it to the dealer lol.

That's what I'm going to do tomorrow.. the thing is I went to the dealer a couple weeks ago for an oil leak and they checked out everything else and said it was completely fine.

buckeyemike · 03-05-2013, 03:23 AM

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Originally Posted by AdamZ

Yeah I'd stop driving it asap and get it to the dealer lol.

drive it to the dealer, let the steering wheel lock up, and crash it through their showroom to make your point.

DISCLAIMER: I accept no responsibility for your actions after reading this post, take my shitty advice at your own risk.

ActNup NY · 03-05-2013, 04:34 AM

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Originally Posted by RedWingsZL1

Are you trolling or do you really not understand how a car works?

What are you even doing driving a vehicle? Sell your car. Take the bus. You're a danger to everyone driving around you.

Funny !!

RollaMo · 03-05-2013, 06:27 AM

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Originally Posted by stephska22

So earlier tonight I was driving my 2011 V6 Black Camaro, and while making a right turn the car stalled, the wheel locked (well it took me some force to make me not hit the curb)

Be careful how you describe things.
Your steering wheel really didn't "lock" did it?

You do realize your car has power steering, and as soon as the engine shuts off it makes it very difficult to turn the wheel.
But it is not locked, or impossible to steer in that condition.

As to why your car is shutting off, you might need to list more details.
Based on what you describe about the steering, your probably better off taking your car to the dealer and explain all the details to them.

Abomb1223 · 03-05-2013, 06:43 AM

Man . . you guys do realize not all people are gear heads and maybe join this site for help? If you can help this person, then help! Not make them feel like an idiot . .

davidcroft · 03-05-2013, 07:13 AM

OK how long has the OP been driving around with a check engine light on? You sir are a danger! 5yrs 100K miles roadside assistance towing to the closest chevy dealer anywhere in America free! QUIT DRIVING IT!

He11bent · 03-05-2013, 07:59 AM

The steering wheel can't lock with the key in and rotated so presume you are describing the loss of power steering when it shuts down. As far as the stalling, really can't help with info provided. Let the dealer do their thing or if you have a Check Engine Light at least go to autozone and get the codes for us to help.

Chevrolet Customer Svc · 03-05-2013, 08:02 AM

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Originally Posted by stephska22

So earlier tonight I was driving my 2011 V6 Black Camaro, and while making a right turn the car stalled, the wheel locked (well it took me some force to make me not hit the curb), and the car turned off. I turned it back on and I made it to my destination a couple miles away. When I was leaving to come back home, it did the same thing! It restarted and I made it home safe, but I was wondering what would cause this to happen? Fuel pump? Electrical Problem? Oh yeah, and a couple weeks ago I notice that sometimes my car jerks at random times when accelerating.. what can cause that? I would really appreciate some help

We apologize for your frustrations. You may want to get this checked out at a dealership. Please let us know any updates.

Brandon
Chevrolet Customer Service

dkp2LT · 03-05-2013, 08:11 AM

Just a guess but could be bad gas. Did the car shutter, shake, hesitate prior to dying or did it just flat out stop w/o warning. Did the radio stay on after it stalled?

How many miles on it? I would definitely think about having it towed to the dealer instead of driving.

v6sonoma · 03-05-2013, 09:47 AM

Perhaps when they were checking the oil leak they knocked something loose. Vibration could cause a loose plug wire to not make contact. Possibly. Could also be a bad injector.

A spin to the dealer would be a good idea. They can check for any codes and see if they can find the source of the problem. :wink:

willhe64 · 03-05-2013, 10:02 AM

I'm guessing an electrical issue. Most of the stuff described in this thread would cause a car to run rough, not quit suddenly.

tramtwo · 03-05-2013, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Abomb1223

Man . . you guys do realize not all people are gear heads and maybe join this site for help? If you can help this person, then help! Not make them feel like an idiot . .

+1000

03-05-2013, 03:09 AM	#1
stephska22 Drives: 2011 RS Camaro Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Fresno, Ca and Irvine, Ca Posts: 12	Camaro Stalled and wheel locked... So earlier tonight I was driving my 2011 V6 Black Camaro, and while making a right turn the car stalled, the wheel locked (well it took me some force to make me not hit the curb), and the car turned off. I turned it back on and I made it to my destination a couple miles away. When I was leaving to come back home, it did the same thing! It restarted and I made it home safe, but I was wondering what would cause this to happen? Fuel pump? Electrical Problem? Oh yeah, and a couple weeks ago I notice that sometimes my car jerks at random times when accelerating.. what can cause that? I would really appreciate some help

03-05-2013, 07:13 AM	#8
davidcroft Sellin Chevy's since '06 Drives: 18ZL1 02Z-28 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: DIRTY SOUFTH Posts: 1,461 View My Garage	OK how long has the OP been driving around with a check engine light on? You sir are a danger! 5yrs 100K miles roadside assistance towing to the closest chevy dealer anywhere in America free! QUIT DRIVING IT! __________________ '19 Z06-7Speed and lowered on stock bolts '02 Z28-Kooks true dual headers/TSP heads&cam/full suspension & Kmember sub40K orig miles. https://youtu.be/h6faSdcvNew TRADED!'17 ATS-V Coupe w/ Carbon Black pkg https://youtu.be/GH_t-R-TJV0 SOLD! '18 ZL1 Mosiac Blk SOLD!'16 SS Sedan-Forgestars/ARH/rotofab TRADED!2014 SS Sedan SOLD! 2013 Blue Ray1SS/1LE 1of20. TRADED! 2012 White 1SS/RS

03-05-2013, 07:59 AM	#9
He11bent Drives: 2019 2SS Convertible Camaro Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Savannah, GA Posts: 670	The steering wheel can't lock with the key in and rotated so presume you are describing the loss of power steering when it shuts down. As far as the stalling, really can't help with info provided. Let the dealer do their thing or if you have a Check Engine Light at least go to autozone and get the codes for us to help. __________________ \(^^^)/ <--A Smile From He11 Escort 360 MAXX w/DIYGen5 hardwire Harness K&N AirCharger Cold Air Intake Sound Tube Delete

03-05-2013, 09:47 AM	#12
v6sonoma Drives: 2010 SS RS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Providence, RI Posts: 8,108 View My Garage	Perhaps when they were checking the oil leak they knocked something loose. Vibration could cause a loose plug wire to not make contact. Possibly. Could also be a bad injector. A spin to the dealer would be a good idea. They can check for any codes and see if they can find the source of the problem. :wink: __________________ Mods: BBK Intake, BBK LT's and High Flow Cats, Corsa Cat-back exhaust, Hurst short throw shifter, SLP skip-shift eliminator. 7/1/09 Placed order for IOM/IO int/ SS/RS 6M 9/26/09 Took delivery!

03-05-2013, 10:02 AM	#13
willhe64 Drives: 2012 45th Vert, 2011 4x4, 9sec Vega Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 2,188	I'm guessing an electrical issue. Most of the stuff described in this thread would cause a car to run rough, not quit suddenly. __________________ I feel it only fair to warn you, I have a black belt in CAPS LOCK.

03-05-2013, 03:12 AM	#2
AdamZ Account Suspended Drives: Eve - 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Fairfield, OH Posts: 11,815	Yeah I'd stop driving it asap and get it to the dealer lol.

03-05-2013, 06:43 AM	#7
Abomb1223 Drives: 2011 Camaro Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,086	Man . . you guys do realize not all people are gear heads and maybe join this site for help? If you can help this person, then help! Not make them feel like an idiot . .

03-05-2013, 08:11 AM	#11
dkp2LT Drives: '11 2SS, '11 C6 GS, '04 MDX Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Kearney, MO Posts: 2,848	Just a guess but could be bad gas. Did the car shutter, shake, hesitate prior to dying or did it just flat out stop w/o warning. Did the radio stay on after it stalled? How many miles on it? I would definitely think about having it towed to the dealer instead of driving.