Engine Failure at COTA - Page 9

SS 1LE · 03-07-2017, 07:29 AM

The SS 1LE engine is the exact same spec LT1 as every SS since they came out in late '15. So they have been in thousands upon thousands of Camaro SS's. I can only recall reading about one engine failure on here since. This was most likely just a bad apple, it happens. My '03 Cobra engine took a sh*t at 200 miles...they put a new engine in it (and gave me a sizable kickback due to diminished value), and I put about 50,000 miles of extra boost on it with no real issues...

Vintage · 03-07-2017, 09:27 AM

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Originally Posted by meyouand987.2

Any updates Vintage? We are all on the edge of our seats!

I wish I had some real news but this is all I know at the moment - my dealer sucks. As you may remember, I was told by my service tech that the motor would be stripped down Friday or Monday and that he would call me Monday at the latest to let me know what was going on with the motor. He did not call me; so, I called him yesterday afternoon at 3:30 and left a message. He called me back and said "it will be later this week because we have a lot of serious engine issues at this time in service and I need 2 bays to work on your car - they are not available until later this week but I should know something by this Friday."

This is starting to bother me. How long am I to wait, not even be offered a loaner, and really have no indication that I can rely on as to when the verdict will be rendered?

I am TRYING to be patient but I think it is starting to get ridiculous.

Ryephile · 03-07-2017, 09:35 AM

Woah no loaner? I thought that was GM policy now? Where is the regional service rep in this process?

shaffe · 03-07-2017, 10:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Ryephile

Woah no loaner? I thought that was GM policy now? Where is the regional service rep in this process?

Seriously, its warranty work they should have given you a loaner the day you took it in.

Eric SS · 03-07-2017, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Ryephile

Woah no loaner? I thought that was GM policy now? Where is the regional service rep in this process?

Yeah, they should offer you a loaner. Every time I bring my car in for warranty work they give me a loaner no questions asked.

mjk3888 · 03-07-2017, 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Eric SS

Yeah, they should offer you a loaner. Every time I bring my car in for warranty work they give me a loaner no questions asked.

Same here my dealer sets me up in a loaner of my choice. I borrowed a colorado when I needed a truck for errands and I got a 2SS 6 speed when I just needed transportation but didn't want to be stuck in a cruze.

Eric SS · 03-07-2017, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by mjk3888

Same here my dealer sets me up in a loaner of my choice. I borrowed a colorado when I needed a truck for errands and I got a 2SS 6 speed when I just needed transportation but didn't want to be stuck in a cruze.

I do the same thing LOL. Since I don't have a truck, they give me a Silverado which is always very useful!

detltu · 03-07-2017, 11:52 AM

Getting a loaner also gives them some extra incentive to get the issue resolved in a more timely manner.

Stefano · 03-07-2017, 02:11 PM

I feel your pain......this is a long time for diagnostics. The engine more than likely doesn't need a complete tear down, just to find out what happened........like a dropped valve....etc?

SS 1LE · 03-07-2017, 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Vintage

I wish I had some real news but this is all I know at the moment - my dealer sucks. As you may remember, I was told by my service tech that the motor would be stripped down Friday or Monday and that he would call me Monday at the latest to let me know what was going on with the motor. He did not call me; so, I called him yesterday afternoon at 3:30 and left a message. He called me back and said "it will be later this week because we have a lot of serious engine issues at this time in service and I need 2 bays to work on your car - they are not available until later this week but I should know something by this Friday."

This is starting to bother me. How long am I to wait, not even be offered a loaner, and really have no indication that I can rely on as to when the verdict will be rendered?

I am TRYING to be patient but I think it is starting to get ridiculous.

No loaner? I get a loaner for anything at my dealer...

Gen_Nick3.8 · 03-07-2017, 02:40 PM

Guys need to understand most of the time delays are because of the Dealer. It only takes GM half a day to approve a serious warranty issue.

Joe's_cool_1le · 03-07-2017, 03:00 PM

Stealerships!

LOL.. Let me edit this. Not all of them are but I know a few???

M.A.K. · 03-07-2017, 03:02 PM

Yes, seems this dealer is not the best on multiple fronts... should definitely contact the regional rep or someone else above them.

AZ_1LE · 03-07-2017, 03:27 PM

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Originally Posted by M.A.K.

Yes, seems this dealer is not the best on multiple fronts... should definitely contact the regional rep or someone else above them.

For what is essentially one of their flagship performance cars, I assumed they'd want to squash this bug quickly and move on. Apparently not.

03-07-2017, 07:29 AM	#113
SS 1LE マスタング = 遅い Drives: 2017 Chevrolet Camaro SS 1LE Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Florida Posts: 7,061	The SS 1LE engine is the exact same spec LT1 as every SS since they came out in late '15. So they have been in thousands upon thousands of Camaro SS's. I can only recall reading about one engine failure on here since. This was most likely just a bad apple, it happens. My '03 Cobra engine took a sh*t at 200 miles...they put a new engine in it (and gave me a sizable kickback due to diminished value), and I put about 50,000 miles of extra boost on it with no real issues... __________________

03-07-2017, 09:35 AM	#115
Ryephile Hot Dog Drives: '17 1SS 1LE Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Metro Detroit Posts: 1,937	Woah no loaner? I thought that was GM policy now? Where is the regional service rep in this process? __________________ 2017 "M1SS1LE" in Hyper Blue w/PDR

03-07-2017, 11:52 AM	#120
detltu Drives: 1992 Z28 1LE; 2015 Zl1 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Madisonville, LA Posts: 866 View My Garage	Getting a loaner also gives them some extra incentive to get the issue resolved in a more timely manner. __________________ 1989 Camaro RS convertible- Sold 1999 Camaro SS - Stolen 2x 1991 Camaro Z28- 1991 Camaro Z28 1LE- 1992 Camaro Z28 1LE- 25th anniversary 2015 Camaro ZL1

03-07-2017, 02:11 PM	#121
Stefano Drives: 6th Gen NicKey Camaro & others. Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Loves Park, Illinois Posts: 492	I feel your pain......this is a long time for diagnostics. The engine more than likely doesn't need a complete tear down, just to find out what happened........like a dropped valve....etc?

03-07-2017, 02:40 PM	#123
Gen_Nick3.8 Drives: 22 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Miami,FL Posts: 345	Guys need to understand most of the time delays are because of the Dealer. It only takes GM half a day to approve a serious warranty issue.

03-07-2017, 03:00 PM	#124
Joe's_cool_1le Drives: Black 2017 Camaro SS 1LE Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Virginia Beach Posts: 1,319	Stealerships! LOL.. Let me edit this. Not all of them are but I know a few???

03-07-2017, 03:02 PM	#125
M.A.K. Drives: 2017 SS 1LE , 75 Caddy, 15 Cruze Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: N.O.T.L., Ontario, Canada Posts: 177	Yes, seems this dealer is not the best on multiple fronts... should definitely contact the regional rep or someone else above them.

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