Poll- who had a failed oil pump on their Camaro? - Page 63

SSUNDVL · 11-02-2021, 03:57 PM

I wouldn't have a dealer replace the oil pump proactively you are asking for problems. Good chance you would have some 17 year old kid third day on the job taking the engine out, replacing it and sealing it back up, who knows about competence or experience. Higher likely hood of issues after replacement if not done correctly (timing set properly, aligned properly or even sealed properly) might as well wait for it to fail and pull over/turn car off. Or go to a performance shop who does LT builds like Cordes since they get a lot of NM cars out in Tempe.

On side note, if you are doing oil pump proactively you should consider adding a cam at same time since front cover will be off.

Mark R · 11-02-2021, 04:09 PM

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Originally Posted by SSUNDVL

I wouldn't have a dealer replace the oil pump proactively you are asking for problems. Good chance you would have some 17 year old kid third day on the job taking the engine out, replacing it and sealing it back up, who knows about competence or experience. Higher likely hood of issues after replacement if not done correctly (timing set properly, aligned properly or even sealed properly) might as well wait for it to fail and pull over/turn car off. Or go to a performance shop who does LT builds like Cordes since they get a lot of NM cars out in Tempe.

On side note, if you are doing oil pump proactively you should consider adding a cam at same time since front cover will be off.

I am very lucky to have an absolutely excellent tech at the dealer I take my car to. He has serviced it since day one, and has always done perfect work. I have 100% confidence he will do an excellent job.

1badtie · 12-07-2021, 09:10 PM

What age and mileage are these pumps going out at? Pretty soon in life or later down the road?

TLSTWIN · 12-07-2021, 09:14 PM

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Originally Posted by 1badtie

What age and mileage are these pumps going out at? Pretty soon in life or later down the road?

I think the highest mileage failure I can recall was around 13k and under.

To be sure, just gotta scroll through the pages.

Wuiquen · 12-07-2021, 10:00 PM

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Originally Posted by 1badtie

What age and mileage are these pumps going out at? Pretty soon in life or later down the road?

Yeah I think right around 10-14k miles is what I have seen most posts about. Mine went out at 10,300

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SteveV · 12-08-2021, 07:03 AM

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I think the highest mileage failure I can recall was around 13k and under.

To be sure, just gotta scroll through the pages.

Nope, mine failed at just over 16k miles.

infinitereality · 12-08-2021, 07:09 AM

I'm pushing 13k on my '18 now, 9k of them in the past 6 months so far all has been okay although I'm keeping an eye on things and waiting now that it's getting close.

I wonder if you hit 20k without issue, then you can relax a bit owning a 17-18?

swisstyphoon · 12-08-2021, 08:20 AM

We have only around 20 - 25 ZL1's in my Country.
5 i know already had the oilpump fail, they all went out between 12k - 19k miles.

Vtor_ZL1 · 12-08-2021, 09:34 AM

Mine failed at 22,000 miles , pump replaced - now up to 26,000 miles.

L78toLT1 · 12-08-2021, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by swisstyphoon

We have only around 20 - 25 ZL1's in my Country.
5 i know already had the oilpump fail, they all went out between 12k - 19k miles.

So much for the statistically insignificant argument

swisstyphoon · 12-08-2021, 12:08 PM

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So much for the statistically insignificant argument

That's exactly what I was thinking.

Wuiquen · 12-08-2021, 01:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Vtor_ZL1

Mine failed at 22,000 miles , pump replaced - now up to 26,000 miles.

What year is yours?

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Vtor_ZL1 · 12-08-2021, 03:39 PM

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What year is yours?

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2018

george · 01-09-2022, 11:38 AM

For those with oil pump failure, I wonder how many have done an oil analysis prior to failure. I just did one at 929 miles and still very low miles but I will do one for the foreseeable future.

View Poll Results: Who has experienced an oil pump failure?
2016 or earlier	20	13.79%
2017	53	36.55%
2018	67	46.21%
2019	2	1.38%
2020	2	1.38%
2021	1	0.69%
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infinitereality Limitless Imagination Drives: 2018 ZL1 & 2022 Hayabusa Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Louisiana Posts: 473	I'm pushing 13k on my '18 now, 9k of them in the past 6 months so far all has been okay although I'm keeping an eye on things and waiting now that it's getting close. I wonder if you hit 20k without issue, then you can relax a bit owning a 17-18? __________________ 2018 Camaro ZL1 - Black - OEM Options: A10, Exposed Carbon, PVR, Nav, No Sunroof - Lightly Tinted GM Dark Tails, DD Side Markers, Morimoto 5000k, 100% LED - RotoFab Dry, Forgestar CF5V (ZLE Spec), Eibach Pro, AeroForce Interceptor, GT4 Tow Hook - Carbon Fiber (Satin): Radio, Shifter, Steering Wheel Controls, Shifter Top, AC Vents, Side Mirrors & Shark Fin 2022 Suzuki Hayabusa - Brilliant White Pearl & Shocker Yellow Wheels - +4 Arm, 240 OEM Wheel, Brock's CT (Ti) Exhaust, 1.25" drop, etc...

12-08-2021, 08:20 AM	#876
swisstyphoon Former GM Technician Drives: 2018 ZL1 A10, 06 Silverado Duramax Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Switzerland Posts: 341	We have only around 20 - 25 ZL1's in my Country. 5 i know already had the oilpump fail, they all went out between 12k - 19k miles. __________________ 2018 Camaro ZL1 A10 Rotofab Big Gulp, Nick Williams 103, Magnuson 2650, 9.17" (14%) lower, 90mm upper, Vengeance Racing Heads (LME) Cam Package (Cammotion Stage 1), Johnson Lifters, JMS Voltage Booster, Lingenfelter high flow check valve, BBK shorty headers, Custom 2.75" down pipes, Gesi Gen2 high flow cats, MM catch can 791whp, 772ft-lbs SAE Just added 30% XDI Injectors, LPE big bore hpfp, Flex fuel. Elite tuning, results coming soon. 2006 Silverado Duramax Diesel MPI Compound Turbo 40% over Injectors Efi Live DSP5 Tuning Follow me on Instagram: Swisstyphoon1980

12-08-2021, 09:34 AM	#877
Vtor_ZL1 Who Needs to KNOW? Drives: 18 ZLE Join Date: May 2018 Location: Left Side of the Moon Posts: 1,771	Mine failed at 22,000 miles , pump replaced - now up to 26,000 miles. __________________ ing for grip. Are you in the NY/NJ/PA/CT region? Join us for autox fun at MetLife Stadium. HUGE lots, tons of runs. http://www.motorsportsne.com/

11-02-2021, 03:57 PM	#869
SSUNDVL Drives: 2016 Camaro SS Join Date: Jul 2020 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 149	I wouldn't have a dealer replace the oil pump proactively you are asking for problems. Good chance you would have some 17 year old kid third day on the job taking the engine out, replacing it and sealing it back up, who knows about competence or experience. Higher likely hood of issues after replacement if not done correctly (timing set properly, aligned properly or even sealed properly) might as well wait for it to fail and pull over/turn car off. Or go to a performance shop who does LT builds like Cordes since they get a lot of NM cars out in Tempe. On side note, if you are doing oil pump proactively you should consider adding a cam at same time since front cover will be off.

01-09-2022, 11:38 AM	#882
george ZL1 Driver Drives: Camaro ZL1 & BMW M3/E92 Join Date: May 2009 Location: PA Posts: 485	For those with oil pump failure, I wonder how many have done an oil analysis prior to failure. I just did one at 929 miles and still very low miles but I will do one for the foreseeable future.

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