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2010SLVRBULIT · 04-25-2013, 08:43 AM

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Originally Posted by AdamZ

I think it's those v6 engines...always something wrong

..and the V8s don't have its share of problems, if not more?

RedWingsZL1 · 04-25-2013, 10:36 AM

Unless the 5th gen camaro is different, replacing the torque converter is easy. Thank god for front engine RWD.

RallyellowRS · 04-25-2013, 11:32 AM

I have a 2012 V6 automatic. I had to torque converter replaced In May 2013. The first time that I told them about it they wouldn't fix it because they were not getting any codes. The 2nd time I told them that it effected the performance of the car. And it does. My biggest worry is when the warrenty is over, I sure that is an expensive fix.

Baron3600 · 04-25-2013, 11:32 AM

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Originally Posted by mel0629

So let me begin by saying that 3-4 years ago I was dying for being able to purchase my first ever camaro always loved them and finally I was fortunate to purchase on on 10/11 I purchased a 2012 2LS A6 and within 6 months the torque converter went bad so not really worried just thought it was a fluke got it fixed tood 2 damn weeks about 2 months later I traded it for a 2012 1LT/RS and I was in love I have done only appearance mods and CAI I have had the car since 5/12 and 2 weeks ago thats right you guessed it the torque converter went bad 2 weeks have gone by and i'm finally picking it up today. I am so frustrated at first I thought it was me doing something wrong but I Never took either vehicle over 70 for the first 1500miles and was very careful with the break in period on both vehicle's. Problem is I am stuck with this car because I owe to much on it so as of right now I just dont enjoy my car I mean for god sakes they are brand new cars my 1st car only had 5500 miles and my current car only has 7000miles only just shouldn't happen...Very disappointed in GM and the Camaro sorry I know alot of you will disagree but stuff like this just shouldn't happen to new vehicles thank God for Warrenties.
Thanks for letting me vent...Oh and also it has prevented me from doing the Mods I really want in fear of it breaking down...

The torque converters on the 2012 v6's are well known issues. As said before, GM knows about the issue. Mine got the "rumble strip" feeling about 6 months ago. Took it in to the dealer, they said yep theres a service bulletin on those, fixed it under warranty and havent had any issues since. Not surprising it happened on both your 2012's. Stinks it happened but hey, thats why you have a warranty

. Dont let it get you down, enjoy the car!

davidmk001 · 04-25-2013, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by CWI

You have a right to be pissed. I would be too. But I have a very early 2010 SS and all is good. Only thing replaced on warranty was the driveline at 36K miles, now has 57K miles.

Hey CWI, can I ask what your issue was with the driveline ?

Like what was a bad D/L causing you to experiance ?

Angrybird 12 · 04-25-2013, 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by RallyellowRS

I have a 2012 V6 automatic. I had to torque converter replaced In May 2013. The first time that I told them about it they wouldn't fix it because they were not getting any codes. The 2nd time I told them that it effected the performance of the car. And it does. My biggest worry is when the warrenty is over, I sure that is an expensive fix.

May 2013? Maybe you meant 2012....

greenrail · 04-25-2013, 12:40 PM

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Originally Posted by MYDLIFECRISIS

Paragraph structure would help also.

CyberPunk223 · 04-25-2013, 05:15 PM

don't let it bother you, just have fun with the car, you've got a real good warranty on it and GM will take care of it, they will find the problem shortly and hopefully you can get a new good one.

It makes me wonder too, they've been making those things for 60 years or more, you would think they would know what their doing by now,

I don't think GM makes them anyway, they are bought from a supplier.

04-25-2013, 10:36 AM	#58
RedWingsZL1 Drives: 2013 AGM M6 ZL1, 2008 Tahoe LTZ Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Westfield, IN Posts: 372	Unless the 5th gen camaro is different, replacing the torque converter is easy. Thank god for front engine RWD. __________________ 2013 ZL1

04-25-2013, 11:32 AM	#59
RallyellowRS Drives: 2012 2LT RS Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Bensalem, Pa Posts: 195	I have a 2012 V6 automatic. I had to torque converter replaced In May 2013. The first time that I told them about it they wouldn't fix it because they were not getting any codes. The 2nd time I told them that it effected the performance of the car. And it does. My biggest worry is when the warrenty is over, I sure that is an expensive fix.

04-25-2013, 05:15 PM	#64
CyberPunk223 Account Suspended Drives: 2012 LS Camaro Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Hagerstown, MD Posts: 383 View My Garage	don't let it bother you, just have fun with the car, you've got a real good warranty on it and GM will take care of it, they will find the problem shortly and hopefully you can get a new good one. It makes me wonder too, they've been making those things for 60 years or more, you would think they would know what their doing by now, I don't think GM makes them anyway, they are bought from a supplier.