Camaro was Stolen… Stay safe out there!

cheez7 · 05-13-2025, 12:58 AM

Last night, I had my Camaro stolen outside of my apartment complex.

No sign of forced entry (broken glass/etc), never heard the alarm (it was parked close to my bedroom window).

OnStar wasn’t able to get a signal. Had a lapsed account with GuidePoint but they were trying to check for me as well (no word yet). Have a friend on the force trying to help but… yeah, I’ll well aware of how this plays out.

Took about a two-year wait to get the car because of COVID and spent a lot of time reading this forum getting excited about upgrading to a better Camaro (last one was a 2022 2SS coming off a 2013 2LT). Really enjoyed the car for the time I had it.

Found a slightly used one nearby, same year/trim with a lot of similarities. As much as I loved the car, I’m not sure if want the daily reminder. Then again, it’s impossible to find something in that price range with the amount of features the Camaro offers so will this about options while I wait for insurance to screw me over 😉

Good luck out there with your vehicles!

paradigm · 05-28-2025, 09:08 AM

Sorry to hear. Did you have any anti theft things done to the car?

Seems like Philly is another hot spot for Camaro thefts.

2SS Capt · 05-28-2025, 12:44 PM

Sounds like a relay attack... Was your key near your front door? Was it in a Faraday pouch/box?

Curr · 05-28-2025, 12:45 PM

Sorry that happened, I'd recommend to put an Igla in the next one.

Crazy not to at this point.

NjaTrtl · 05-28-2025, 01:28 PM

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Originally Posted by cheez7

Last night, I had my Camaro stolen outside of my apartment complex.

No sign of forced entry (broken glass/etc), never heard the alarm (it was parked close to my bedroom window).

OnStar wasn’t able to get a signal. Had a lapsed account with GuidePoint but they were trying to check for me as well (no word yet). Have a friend on the force trying to help but… yeah, I’ll well aware of how this plays out.

Took about a two-year wait to get the car because of COVID and spent a lot of time reading this forum getting excited about upgrading to a better Camaro (last one was a 2022 2SS coming off a 2013 2LT). Really enjoyed the car for the time I had it.

Found a slightly used one nearby, same year/trim with a lot of similarities. As much as I loved the car, I’m not sure if want the daily reminder. Then again, it’s impossible to find something in that price range with the amount of features the Camaro offers so will this about options while I wait for insurance to screw me over 😉

Good luck out there with your vehicles!

Sorry that happened...it really sucks. I had an '86 IROC years ago that was stolen twice. It's a horrible feeling.

I have a question...did you have the lastest "security" update done?

2SS Capt · 05-28-2025, 02:11 PM

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Originally Posted by NjaTrtl

I have a question...did you have the lastest "security" update done?

Even if he did, that won't stop a relay attack...

texSSin · 05-28-2025, 03:02 PM

Any update OP?

SuperSnake1972 · 06-03-2025, 10:22 AM

I put "The Club" on my Camaro every time it is parked, even when it's in the garage. If criminals want my camaro they are going to have to work for it !

Abubaca · 06-03-2025, 11:10 AM

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I put "The Club" on my Camaro every time it is parked, even when it's in the garage. If criminals want my camaro they are going to have to work for it !

Ya know, I agree with this. -I've talked to a lot of other people who agree as well. Back in the day, after awhile, thieves learned to carry the proper tools to defeat the club, and it kinda went away, -or at least out the mainstream. Today, with everything being so tech oriented, a simple physical device doesn't seem beneficial, but I'd imagine most thieves aren't prepared to defeat "The Club". ...and if you break the window, without the relay method, you now have to spend time defeating the club AFTER you've potentially alerted people with breaking glass, -even IF you have the tools. THEN you have to hack the car. I dunno, seems to make sense to me.

bishopts · 06-03-2025, 12:02 PM

https://youtu.be/xUKXxn-9wEc?si=s1by0JijJ3laJyFG

this is a video i made a while back

KMPrenger · 06-04-2025, 09:50 AM

I'm using a metal ODBII port blocker and an aftermarket fuel pump fuse block that requires a remote to enable the fuse...otherwise it will not start. Very simple. Only inconvenience is that I have to click the button on the separate remote before I start the car each time.

bishopts · 06-04-2025, 10:39 AM

Did you keep the obd2 port in the same place or move it somewhere else?

KMPrenger · 06-04-2025, 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by bishopts

Did you keep the obd2 port in the same place or move it somewhere else?

I did not relocate it. Hoping that the fact that my car is always garaged, and having the fuel pump fuse mod on top of the ODB II port is enough to keep my car from being stolen. It's enough to make me feel better.

pitrott1 · 06-13-2025, 01:08 PM

Philly, I was stationed in NJ and just bought my new 1986 Z28. Had it for a week and poof gone. Ended up in N philly...

05-13-2025, 12:58 AM	#1
cheez7 Drives: 2013 2LT/RS Vert Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Philly Posts: 10	Camaro was Stolen… Stay safe out there! Last night, I had my Camaro stolen outside of my apartment complex. No sign of forced entry (broken glass/etc), never heard the alarm (it was parked close to my bedroom window). OnStar wasn’t able to get a signal. Had a lapsed account with GuidePoint but they were trying to check for me as well (no word yet). Have a friend on the force trying to help but… yeah, I’ll well aware of how this plays out. Took about a two-year wait to get the car because of COVID and spent a lot of time reading this forum getting excited about upgrading to a better Camaro (last one was a 2022 2SS coming off a 2013 2LT). Really enjoyed the car for the time I had it. Found a slightly used one nearby, same year/trim with a lot of similarities. As much as I loved the car, I’m not sure if want the daily reminder. Then again, it’s impossible to find something in that price range with the amount of features the Camaro offers so will this about options while I wait for insurance to screw me over 😉 Good luck out there with your vehicles!

05-28-2025, 12:44 PM	#3
2SS Capt 2020 Shadow Gray 2SS Drives: 2020 2SS - A10, NPP, MRC, CAI Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: SoCal Posts: 3,692	Sounds like a relay attack... Was your key near your front door? Was it in a Faraday pouch/box? __________________ 2020 SGM 2SS - A10, NPP, MRC, Red Calipers, Black Fender Badge, Footwell Lighting *After delivery:* - GMP CAI, GMP Black Strut Tower Brace, MRR017 1LE Wheels, SS Armrest, Black Fuel Door, Stainless Pedals, SS Wheel Caps, GM Splash Guards, DD Smoked LED Markers, Smoked Rear Reflectors, Mishimoto Catch Can, Xpel PPF-Full Front & Rockers, 35% Tint, CeramicPro coated, RST Stainless Brake Lines, Castrol SRF, MSD Plug Wires, Mamo V3 Ported TB *Left: My "fun" ride (455 HP). Right: My "work" ride (52,000 HP): a Gulfstream G600. One's top speed is 180 Mph, the other, 620 Mph. BOTH AWESOME to operate...*

05-28-2025, 12:45 PM	#4
Curr Probably doesn't like you Drives: 2022 WCT ZL1 M6 Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Boston-ish Posts: 1,382	Sorry that happened, I'd recommend to put an Igla in the next one. Crazy not to at this point. __________________ I hope the 6th gen Camaro has a melodious horn trumpet. I'll tootel it at the ladies, yelling out "Hi hi." - RenegadeXR كافر ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ железобетонное очко Quod gratis asseritur, gratis negatur. There is an unequal amount of good and bad in most things, the trick is to work out the ratio and act accordingly.

06-03-2025, 12:02 PM	#10
bishopts Drives: 2017 2ss 6mt Join Date: Mar 2024 Location: dallas Posts: 952	https://youtu.be/xUKXxn-9wEc?si=s1by0JijJ3laJyFG this is a video i made a while back Last edited by bishopts; 06-03-2025 at 10:17 PM.

06-04-2025, 09:50 AM	#11
KMPrenger Drives: 16 Camaro SS, 15 Colorado Join Date: May 2009 Location: Jefferson City, Missouri Posts: 13,967	I'm using a metal ODBII port blocker and an aftermarket fuel pump fuse block that requires a remote to enable the fuse...otherwise it will not start. Very simple. Only inconvenience is that I have to click the button on the separate remote before I start the car each time. __________________ 2016 Camaro 1SS - 8-speed - NPP - Black bowties 2010 Camaro 1LT V6 (Sold. I will miss her!) Last edited by KMPrenger; 06-04-2025 at 10:50 AM.

05-28-2025, 09:08 AM	#2
paradigm Drives: 2022 Camaro 1SS 1LE Join Date: Nov 2021 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 430	Sorry to hear. Did you have any anti theft things done to the car? Seems like Philly is another hot spot for Camaro thefts.

05-28-2025, 03:02 PM	#7
texSSin Drives: 2018 SS 2 Join Date: May 2025 Location: Cen. Tex. Posts: 62	Any update OP?

06-03-2025, 10:22 AM	#8
SuperSnake1972 Drives: 2020 chevrolet camaro 2SS Join Date: Feb 2023 Location: arizona Posts: 93 View My Garage	I put "The Club" on my Camaro every time it is parked, even when it's in the garage. If criminals want my camaro they are going to have to work for it !

06-04-2025, 10:39 AM	#12
bishopts Drives: 2017 2ss 6mt Join Date: Mar 2024 Location: dallas Posts: 952	Did you keep the obd2 port in the same place or move it somewhere else?

06-13-2025, 01:08 PM	#14
pitrott1 OSCM(SW) USN Ret. Drives: 2023 Camaro 2SS-1LE VOM 6M Join Date: Apr 2023 Location: MD Posts: 216	Philly, I was stationed in NJ and just bought my new 1986 Z28. Had it for a week and poof gone. Ended up in N philly... __________________ 2023 2SS-1LE VOM, 6M, SR S-TBrace, A-PDL's, Fuzzy suede KP's, NAV 1100 3/29/23 2000 3/30/23 3300 5/1/23 3800 5/4/23 4200 6/1/23 6000 6/6/23

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