Looks like my motor is done for... - Page 2

Quiksilver16ss · 01-05-2017, 03:56 AM

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Originally Posted by solobaric

Subscribed for the details. The hits keep coming. I want an SS so bad, but just keep seeing stuff like this and the rear end groan popping up over and over again.

Just go buy a new SS like you want. This is an extremely rare incident. And far as the rear end yes mine does it but it's not really that bad or loud just does it when it's cold on a turn or two and only a few miles. If u keep reading and reading up here your go nuts worrying lol.

craigss50 · 01-05-2017, 07:07 AM

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Originally Posted by mekirk2

I was under the impression that these were proven engines from the Vette. Probably why they want to tear it down and find out exactly what failed - if there is a production issue they would want to find it before more start to fail.

If nothing else, request they give you an extended warranty on anything they take apart. Im willing to bet that GM has someone looking at it besides the local tech - they sent a guy in just to look at the wheels on my car when the paint failed on them. Im sure they will want to know what caused a catastrophic failure of the engine.

And whats with the loaner? Maybe for a quick repair but for an extended stay at the dealer they should put you in something at least as nice as your SS.

Corvettes have the same issue. Quite a few replaced their engines. Long term test of a 2016 Corvette in Motor Trend had it's motor go bad.

Sub · 01-05-2017, 08:41 AM

GM will sort it out, defects happen...bummer about the equinox inconvenience though!

TJay74 · 01-05-2017, 09:26 AM

While it sucks that the engine may of had a extreme failure, GM is not required to provide the customer with anything more than a vehicle to drive. If you want luxury treatment then you need to buy a luxury brand. Otherwise all GM requires the dealer to do is put the customer in a newer GM only vehicle. It doesn't say that it has to be the same vehicle or even similar. The dealers are going to go with vehicles that are cost effective to them and ones that reduce the chance of a customer driving the car hard and losing control and totaling out the dealers car.

ctrlz · 01-05-2017, 10:06 AM

I guess broken valve spring. Sounds like it ran for a bit with the noise and reduced power, then seized.

mustangcrusher1 · 01-05-2017, 10:11 AM

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Originally Posted by craigss50

Corvettes have the same issue. Quite a few replaced their engines. Long term test of a 2016 Corvette in Motor Trend had it's motor go bad.

wasn't that on the Z06's?

mustangcrusher1 · 01-05-2017, 10:13 AM

how many miles was on it? It hold 10 qts of oil, I cant see it using that much oil!

vet757 · 01-05-2017, 10:18 AM

I imagine this is very frustrating but theyll figure out a solution for you. Thankfully you are under warranty and your dealer gave you a loaner. Back when I had a dodge the dealer would not give loaners, so I had to rent out of pocket for as long as they had the car.

dpevans · 01-05-2017, 10:23 AM

First off, why are you bouncing the rev limiter when doing a burn out. Second, why the hell are you driving it when it started making that noise. Just because some other idiot told you to drive it doesn't make it right. Hope they make it right for you.

Jeffro19 · 01-05-2017, 10:24 AM

That's sucks. Hope it gets fixed soon for you

Ernest T · 01-05-2017, 11:05 AM

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Originally Posted by mekirk2

I was under the impression that these were proven engines from the Vette. Probably why they want to tear it down and find out exactly what failed - if there is a production issue they would want to find it before more start to fail.

If nothing else, request they give you an extended warranty on anything they take apart. Im willing to bet that GM has someone looking at it besides the local tech - they sent a guy in just to look at the wheels on my car when the paint failed on them. Im sure they will want to know what caused a catastrophic failure of the engine.

And whats with the loaner? Maybe for a quick repair but for an extended stay at the dealer they should put you in something at least as nice as your SS.

There have been a number of engine failures in the Vette too. Stuff happens.

Diode Dynamics · 01-05-2017, 11:34 AM

I suggest keeping as much information about this off the internet as possible until you've been given a fair resolution by GM.

They will make sure you are taken care of, but I wouldn't post anything that may place any blame on you. (even if it's 100% not your fault)

Nick C.

fastball · 01-05-2017, 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Sub

GM will sort it out, defects happen...bummer about the equinox inconvenience though!

When you spend $45k+ for a car this kind of thinking is unacceptable.

TopHatPlus · 01-05-2017, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by fastball

When you spend $45k+ for a car this kind of thinking is unacceptable.

Have you seen the issues million dollar cars have? 45k is like a pedal jumper in the car world. It's only a step up from a Cruze...

01-05-2017, 08:41 AM	#17
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01-05-2017, 09:26 AM	#18
TJay74 Drives: 17 Camaro SS 1LE & 16 Sierra AT CC Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Norman, OK Posts: 2,424	While it sucks that the engine may of had a extreme failure, GM is not required to provide the customer with anything more than a vehicle to drive. If you want luxury treatment then you need to buy a luxury brand. Otherwise all GM requires the dealer to do is put the customer in a newer GM only vehicle. It doesn't say that it has to be the same vehicle or even similar. The dealers are going to go with vehicles that are cost effective to them and ones that reduce the chance of a customer driving the car hard and losing control and totaling out the dealers car.

01-05-2017, 10:06 AM	#19
ctrlz Drives: 2017 2SS, 50th pkg, M6, MRC, NPP Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Ocean City, NJ Posts: 3,555	I guess broken valve spring. Sounds like it ran for a bit with the noise and reduced power, then seized.

01-05-2017, 10:13 AM	#21
mustangcrusher1 Drives: 2017 camaro SS blue w/white stripes Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: bowling green/louisville ky Posts: 134	how many miles was on it? It hold 10 qts of oil, I cant see it using that much oil!

01-05-2017, 10:18 AM	#22
vet757 Drives: ^^^This Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Virginia Beach, VA Posts: 747	I imagine this is very frustrating but theyll figure out a solution for you. Thankfully you are under warranty and your dealer gave you a loaner. Back when I had a dodge the dealer would not give loaners, so I had to rent out of pocket for as long as they had the car.

01-05-2017, 10:23 AM	#23
dpevans Drives: 2024 Riverside Blue 2SS 1LE Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Fort Wayne, IN Posts: 1,357	First off, why are you bouncing the rev limiter when doing a burn out. Second, why the hell are you driving it when it started making that noise. Just because some other idiot told you to drive it doesn't make it right. Hope they make it right for you.

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