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MINCER · 12-13-2016, 10:18 PM

nice

styx84 · 12-13-2016, 10:32 PM

Bought my 2014 in June with 18k miles on it.

I seen on the service history it'd had the blower motor replaced around 8k miles.
Clutch was already garbage when I bought it. Clutch kit and flywheel installed under warranty @18k.
The oem battery died while it was at the dealer having the clutch fixed. Replaced under warranty.
Then the license plate light harness shorted out at 19k. Warranty again.

Up to 24k miles now and only current issue is the outside temp sensor doesn't display right half the time.

camguynj · 12-13-2016, 11:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Spec

It happened at about 83k. Mechanic couldn't tell me how it happened if it saved his life. He said it just looks like failure. Maybe a bad cast (rocker). Yep, stock cam.

Just curious what oil you use ?

PJMZL1 · 12-14-2016, 04:10 AM

2015 with 7600kms. New ring and pinion at 7200kms. Warranty of course

Gunmetal Speedster · 12-14-2016, 04:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Camaro EMT

8,995 miles on my six-year-nine-month-old 2010 SS. No problems yet, even the OEM battery is still holding up.

I'm an EMT too haha.

fhrex · 12-14-2016, 05:40 AM

Bought mine used with right at 50K miles on him. On my drive home, I noticed the auxiliary gauges were inoperative. Found a bulletin for a loose electrical connector, which was a simple fix. Last weekend I had to replace the battery. That's it, because the accident I was in wasn't the car's fault. I'm now knocking on 70K miles, and he's my daily driver.

Baba · 12-14-2016, 07:08 AM

2011 convertible owned since new now with 9.5k miles.

Rubber trunk gasket had to be replaced twice because the wiring harness that runs under the trunk lid was rubbing a hole into it - this is a known issue and fixed under warranty.

Loose fitting brake fluid reservoir cap caused a little brake fluid to escape from under the cap and collect on the outside of the reservoir neck. Cap was replaced under warranty and it has not recurred.

NO TOP PROBLEMS! Overall, very happy with my 5th Gen. convertible.

Curts14 · 12-14-2016, 07:36 AM

Only one issue with the charging system and the Dealer had no clue what was wrong. I figured it out myself when I went to lift the battery out of the trunk and it was so hot I could hardly hold on to it. One of the cells had a short, probably, a loose plate. I bought a new Platinum Battery from Auto Zone and have not had any problems since. I should have taken the original battery back to the dealer for warranty, but was so disgusted with them that I just bit the bullet.

polizzio · 12-14-2016, 09:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Scalded Dog

Later today, I will hit 140,000 miles. I drive it very hard, with a mountain commute, some open road (yes, high speeds!), and a lot of city traffic... every. single. day.

$900 for a new "Passenger Presence Sensor" (pesky airbag issue)
$450 for a new battery and alternator
$$$nickels and dimes$$$ for dozens and dozens of broken lug studs (A mystery that's been investigated and discussed and researched endlessly... no ideas have panned out regarding why)
$90 for new front pads
... and a lot of tires. Yes, those would be the fault of the loose nut behind the wheel...

Other than those items, the car has been astoundingly reliable. The way I drive, a car that provides this level of reliability is truly outstanding.

You just might have the highest mileage here, I cannot remember reading a greater number.
Is yours an auto or manual?

Ace0751 · 12-14-2016, 11:35 AM

Only issue I have now is the fan chirping when I turn the heat/ac on from the dash. Heard it was expensive and a pain to replace.

JerTM · 12-14-2016, 11:48 AM

29K. Passenger seatbelt holder snap broke. Nothing other than that since I bought her last year.

RubberChicken · 12-14-2016, 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by JerTM

29K. Passenger seatbelt holder snap broke. Nothing other than that since I bought her last year.

You have a 2011 2SS/RS with only 29K miles on her??? Impressive!

JerTM · 12-14-2016, 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by RubberChicken

You have a 2011 2SS/RS with only 29K miles on her??? Impressive!

Believe it or not, I'm the 4th owner. It was treated very well. I bought it last OCT and put about 5K on it. There are quite a few cars here that beat me in low mileage lol. Sadly about 7months of the year here are no place for it to be driven.

RvdB · 12-14-2016, 02:20 PM

Owned for 6 months and drove it 3000 miles now (47000 total).
Not a single problem so far, no dealers over here, and a very few local garages who wil put their hands on a us car.
So i cant afford failures 😉

12-14-2016, 04:10 AM	#32
PJMZL1 Drives: 2015 ZL1 Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Alberta Posts: 274	2015 with 7600kms. New ring and pinion at 7200kms. Warranty of course __________________ 2015 ZL1 M6

12-14-2016, 05:40 AM	#34
fhrex Drives: 2011 Camaro 2LT/RS Join Date: May 2015 Location: Farmville, Virginia Posts: 1,022 View My Garage	Bought mine used with right at 50K miles on him. On my drive home, I noticed the auxiliary gauges were inoperative. Found a bulletin for a loose electrical connector, which was a simple fix. Last weekend I had to replace the battery. That's it, because the accident I was in wasn't the car's fault. I'm now knocking on 70K miles, and he's my daily driver. __________________

12-14-2016, 07:08 AM	#35
Baba Drives: 2011 Camaro 2LT RS Convertible Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: USAREUR, CONUS/DOD-A, VA Posts: 1,745	2011 convertible owned since new now with 9.5k miles. Rubber trunk gasket had to be replaced twice because the wiring harness that runs under the trunk lid was rubbing a hole into it - this is a known issue and fixed under warranty. Loose fitting brake fluid reservoir cap caused a little brake fluid to escape from under the cap and collect on the outside of the reservoir neck. Cap was replaced under warranty and it has not recurred. NO TOP PROBLEMS! Overall, very happy with my 5th Gen. convertible. __________________ 2011 Camaro 2LT RS Convertible Summit White Black Leather 3 Pedals Build Date: 06/27/2011 Purchased: 07/30/2011 Title Received: 08/15/2011 1984 Camaro (3rd Gen.): Traded: 1987 "Meet the new boss. Same as the old boss."

12-14-2016, 11:35 AM	#38
Ace0751 GEN5 Detail Drives: 2011 Synergy Series 2SS Convertible Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Northeast, OH Posts: 1,986	Only issue I have now is the fan chirping when I turn the heat/ac on from the dash. Heard it was expensive and a pain to replace. __________________ Roto-Fab CAI, Borla ATAK Exhaust System, Stainless Power Headers, RX Performance Catch Can, ACS T4 Splitter, Oracle side markers, Dyno Tuned by RDP Motorsports

12-14-2016, 02:20 PM	#42
RvdB Drives: 2010 Camaro 2 LT RS package Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 24	Owned for 6 months and drove it 3000 miles now (47000 total). Not a single problem so far, no dealers over here, and a very few local garages who wil put their hands on a us car. So i cant afford failures 😉 __________________

12-13-2016, 10:18 PM	#29
MINCER Drives: 2010 ss camaro supercharged Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: NewZealand Posts: 19 View My Garage	nice

12-13-2016, 10:32 PM	#30
styx84 Drives: 2014 Camaro 1LS Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23	Bought my 2014 in June with 18k miles on it. I seen on the service history it'd had the blower motor replaced around 8k miles. Clutch was already garbage when I bought it. Clutch kit and flywheel installed under warranty @18k. The oem battery died while it was at the dealer having the clutch fixed. Replaced under warranty. Then the license plate light harness shorted out at 19k. Warranty again. Up to 24k miles now and only current issue is the outside temp sensor doesn't display right half the time.

12-14-2016, 07:36 AM	#36
Curts14 Drives: 2014 Camaro 1SS LS3; 1967 Camaro SS Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Colorado Posts: 105	Only one issue with the charging system and the Dealer had no clue what was wrong. I figured it out myself when I went to lift the battery out of the trunk and it was so hot I could hardly hold on to it. One of the cells had a short, probably, a loose plate. I bought a new Platinum Battery from Auto Zone and have not had any problems since. I should have taken the original battery back to the dealer for warranty, but was so disgusted with them that I just bit the bullet.

12-14-2016, 11:48 AM	#39
JerTM Drives: 2011 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Utah Posts: 1,940	29K. Passenger seatbelt holder snap broke. Nothing other than that since I bought her last year.