12-31-2011, 11:46 AM | #1 |
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Engine Shuts Off While Driving
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I purchased a very nice Certified Pre-Owned 2010 Camaro 2LT (automatic) about three weeks ago. Since then I've had the car's engine turn off 3 times while driving. I don't lose power the radio stays on and the dash stays lit but the engine just dies. I've noticed that it usually happens when the car is cold. The first time it happened I put the car in reverse to back out and then shifted to drive, the engine died. Yesterday as I was reversing out of my driveway the engine died. I put the car in neutral and restarted and proceeded to drive back into the driveway the engine died again. I restarted and called on-star to run a diagnosis they said all was fine. I had it towed to the dealership but they're saying they won't be able to diagnose it until Monday. I'm a little concerned the dealership won't be able to recreate the issue since it happened first on 12/19, (I thought it was a fluke so I didn't take it to the dealership) and then didn't happen again until yesterday12/30. Very concerned that this may happen when I'm on the free-way. Wondering if anyone has had similar experiences and if the dealer was able to resolve it? I took pictures and video when it happened yesterday. I can post if anyone is interested. |
12-31-2011, 11:50 AM | #2 |
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sounds like something is being restricted,,, or could just be an electrical problem...nopt to sure as id have to be there to see things
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12-31-2011, 12:27 PM | #3 |
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My advice is to keep taking it back to the dealership. They have to look at it for free unless you bought the car as is no warrantee. Remember to get ALL paperwork,including the mechanic's notes. Keep it in case this becomes a reaccuring issue.
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12-31-2011, 01:17 PM | #4 |
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Thanks for the advice. I'll do that since the car is still under warranty. My car is still with the dealer. When they give me the diagnosis on Monday I'll post it in case others have a similar issue. They started throwing around words like "transmission issue" on the phone today. The car only has 17k on it, seems a little early for transmission issues but I'm not a mechanic so I'll have to wait and see.
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12-31-2011, 02:30 PM | #5 |
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They should check the Key/Ignition switch.
A friend of mine recently had this issue with his car, and that was the problem. |
01-01-2012, 04:20 AM | #6 |
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Have you had this TSB done to your car?
#09121B: Product Safety - Positive Battery Cable Routing - Reroute - (Jun 8, 2009) Subject: 09121B -- Positive Battery Cable Routing - Reroute ThisModels: 2010 Chevrolet Camaro Equipped with a V8 Engine http://www.camaro5.com/forums/attach...3&d=1277908695 |
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01-02-2012, 07:47 AM | #8 |
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Corine, is there anything you can add yet to how things are going for you? I would like to know if things are being taken care of for you. Thank you for your time!
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01-02-2012, 01:38 PM | #9 |
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Thanks for weighing in Jeff et all. Unfortunately this is not resolved. Just got off the phone with the dealer, and as expected they said they couldn't recreate the issue. (I mentioned in my original post that the 1st and 2nd incidents happened 9 days apart. The dealership is also aware of this.)
I feel like there should be a better procedure in place for people who have intermittent issues, than to drop it off at the dealership and hope that the car gremlin decides to act accordingly. Not sure where to go from here, all I know is I'm stranded without a car since the dealer can't give me a loaner until the car is diagnosed. And I'm afraid to go and pick up my car and drive it since I'm 99 percent sure whatever is happening didn't "auto-magically" work itself out. Any advice on how to proceed is appreciated. |
01-02-2012, 04:57 PM | #10 |
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since it is used i would try to have the dealer bring up the past service records. may be an indication there. possibly a tune issue. maybe the previous owner tuned it, then reset it when they sold it. i saw a couple other treads about this too a while back, try to search on this site for them, maybe they posted resolution
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01-02-2012, 11:02 PM | #11 |
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Data logger can be intalled and driven on the car for several days if not longer until the problem happens.
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01-03-2012, 12:58 PM | #12 |
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Update: Spoke with the dealer and told them all of the issues that other Camaro owners were having and the possible resolutions. They basically told me if the error doesn't happen in front of them then there is nothing they can do. They also told me that there is no data-logging software/hardware that can be installed to assist with the diagnosis. They're pretty much telling me to come and get the car since they're done with it.
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01-03-2012, 01:35 PM | #13 |
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Corine, another thing you could do to try to help this situation would be to have one of the techs ride with you when the vehicle is showing this issue. If they're unable to have a tech ride with you then you could always have the vehicle checked over at another dealer to see if fresh eyes might be what is needed with this. Also getting into communication with the Customer Assistance team should help out a lot as well. If you want me to get a case put together for you let me know.
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01-03-2012, 01:50 PM | #14 |
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is gascap on tight !
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