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Eviscer8r · 10-04-2013, 10:50 PM

I figured id post this, as I havent been on here in a bit, and gives me a place to keep track of this. While turning into my apartment complex, my car started to jerk suddenly and the "service stabilitrak" came on. The car then started making a loud knocking noise that I couldnt tell if it was coming from the engine or the rear end. For sure though the car then felt like it was in 6th gear. After parking and turning it off I called up GM service to tow her to the dealer. Since it is Friday, I have to wait till possibly Monday to get it looked at. So I will update as I know more about it. As of now she is dead in the water.

2011 SS 6MT
24k Miles on her

DJ-Silver 2SS · 10-04-2013, 10:56 PM

That sucks brother. Keep us informed and good luck

Eviscer8r · 10-04-2013, 10:59 PM

Some pics of her headed to the dealer:

Q'smuscle · 10-04-2013, 11:08 PM

ahhh man! I hope they bring your camaro back to life. BTW you have sweet looking beast !

Keep us updated .

RubyCamaro · 10-04-2013, 11:23 PM

Sooooooooooooooo sorry to hear this. Hopefully it can be repaired without too much hassle. Let us hear how it goes.

GMTool · 10-04-2013, 11:27 PM

Total bummer and I know how you must feel. It'll be alright, cars under warranty and it will be fixed up as good as new, maybe better.

Frank in MD · 10-05-2013, 01:16 PM

I had something similar happen to me. Ten bucks says it's a loose coil pack wire, causing a misfire which in turn leads to stabilitrac/traction control lights.

Hope it works out for you.

ExtremeAutowerks · 10-05-2013, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Frank in MD

I had something similar happen to me. Ten bucks says it's a loose coil pack wire, causing a misfire which in turn leads to stabilitrac/traction control lights.

Hope it works out for you.

I am thinking the same thing, you shouldn't worry, the warranty should be covering it.

*mlee* · 10-05-2013, 01:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ExtremeAutowerks

I am thinking the same thing, you shouldn't worry, the warranty should be covering it.

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Eviscer8r · 10-05-2013, 03:44 PM

Thanks for the support guys! I hope its something simple like that. Had a scare a long while ago with my 01 mustang shutting off on highway, turned out to be melted O2 sensor.

dixonk · 10-05-2013, 03:57 PM

Sorry to hear. I just had the same symptons. I mechanically over revved the engine. Bent 6 exhaust valves. Car was down for 5 days and is all better now.

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Aequitas & Veritas · 10-05-2013, 04:52 PM

Hopefully it's alright, I had the same issue with the coils as mentioned above, easy fix and warrantied. So hopefully it's that and not something worse

Chevrolet Customer Svc · 10-05-2013, 07:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eviscer8r

I figured id post this, as I havent been on here in a bit, and gives me a place to keep track of this. While turning into my apartment complex, my car started to jerk suddenly and the "service stabilitrak" came on. The car then started making a loud knocking noise that I couldnt tell if it was coming from the engine or the rear end. For sure though the car then felt like it was in 6th gear. After parking and turning it off I called up GM service to tow her to the dealer. Since it is Friday, I have to wait till possibly Monday to get it looked at. So I will update as I know more about it. As of now she is dead in the water.

2011 SS 6MT
24k Miles on her

Eviscer8r,

Extremely sorry to hear of the vehicle concerns. It's pleasing to know that the dealer will be looking into this for for you. Your updates are certainly welcomed. Contact me privately with any additional questions/concerns.

Sincerely,

William R.
Chevrolet Customer Care

Eviscer8r · 10-07-2013, 02:55 PM

Well it seems that it was a broken valve spring. The dealer is ordering the replacement as well as a new cylinder supposedly. Sigh...about a week he said at worst case, but should all be under warranty since I (luckily) havent touched the engine. Not sure which cylinder got messed up as a result though

10-04-2013, 10:50 PM	#1
Eviscer8r Pirate 2SS Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Carroll County Georgia Posts: 204 View My Garage	Camaro Had a Bad Day I figured id post this, as I havent been on here in a bit, and gives me a place to keep track of this. While turning into my apartment complex, my car started to jerk suddenly and the "service stabilitrak" came on. The car then started making a loud knocking noise that I couldnt tell if it was coming from the engine or the rear end. For sure though the car then felt like it was in 6th gear. After parking and turning it off I called up GM service to tow her to the dealer. Since it is Friday, I have to wait till possibly Monday to get it looked at. So I will update as I know more about it. As of now she is dead in the water. 2011 SS 6MT 24k Miles on her __________________ 2011 2SS/RS 6MT

10-04-2013, 10:56 PM	#2
DJ-Silver 2SS Ah DJ-IOM ZL1 haha Drives: 13 IOM ZL1 M6 & 10 SIM 2SS M6 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hope Mills, NC Posts: 580 View My Garage	That sucks brother. Keep us informed and good luck __________________ 2013 IOM ZL1 #002415 Born 09/13/12 2010 SIM 2SS/RS #005549 Born 05/02/09

10-04-2013, 10:59 PM	#3
Eviscer8r Pirate 2SS Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Carroll County Georgia Posts: 204 View My Garage	Some pics of her headed to the dealer: __________________ 2011 2SS/RS 6MT

10-04-2013, 11:23 PM	#5
RubyCamaro Jan Drives: 2010 Camaro 1LT Red Jewel tintcoat Join Date: May 2010 Location: Springfield, TN Posts: 16,225 View My Garage	Sooooooooooooooo sorry to hear this. Hopefully it can be repaired without too much hassle. Let us hear how it goes. __________________

10-04-2013, 11:27 PM	#6
GMTool MY SS is SOLD Drives: AGM 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS L99 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Southwest Illinois Posts: 1,838	Total bummer and I know how you must feel. It'll be alright, cars under warranty and it will be fixed up as good as new, maybe better. __________________ CAI, Dynatech Headers, HF Cats, JRE Tuned, Corsa Cat Back, Strut Tower Brace.

10-04-2013, 11:08 PM	#4
Q'smuscle Account Suspended Drives: 2011 Camaro VR 2SS/RS & Impala Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Riverside,ca Posts: 5,342 View My Garage	ahhh man! I hope they bring your camaro back to life. BTW you have sweet looking beast ! Keep us updated .

10-05-2013, 01:16 PM	#7
Frank in MD Raining Blood Drives: 2014 SS Performance Sedan Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: facebook Posts: 2,683	I had something similar happen to me. Ten bucks says it's a loose coil pack wire, causing a misfire which in turn leads to stabilitrac/traction control lights. Hope it works out for you. __________________ Ordered 1/9/12 - Born 2/3/12 - Delivered 2/21/12 - '12 1SS/RS Summit White - TRADED. 2014 SS Performance Sedan #2974 - Red Hot 2 - S/R. & Spare. Built 01/09/14 #238 of 291 as configured

10-05-2013, 03:44 PM	#10
Eviscer8r Pirate 2SS Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Carroll County Georgia Posts: 204 View My Garage	Thanks for the support guys! I hope its something simple like that. Had a scare a long while ago with my 01 mustang shutting off on highway, turned out to be melted O2 sensor. __________________ 2011 2SS/RS 6MT

10-05-2013, 03:57 PM	#11
dixonk Drives: 2011 Audi Q7 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Elk Grove, CA Posts: 1,084	Sorry to hear. I just had the same symptons. I mechanically over revved the engine. Bent 6 exhaust valves. Car was down for 5 days and is all better now. Sent from my SCH-I545 using Tapatalk 4

10-05-2013, 04:52 PM	#12
Aequitas & Veritas Drives: 2010 Camaro 2LT RS, 2009 GTR Join Date: May 2009 Location: Kansas Posts: 2,559 View My Garage	Hopefully it's alright, I had the same issue with the coils as mentioned above, easy fix and warrantied. So hopefully it's that and not something worse __________________ Build thread: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=152335 Photos: www.flickr.com/bradbeer GTR Instagram: @NoCrustGTR

10-07-2013, 02:55 PM	#14
Eviscer8r Pirate 2SS Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Carroll County Georgia Posts: 204 View My Garage	Well it seems that it was a broken valve spring. The dealer is ordering the replacement as well as a new cylinder supposedly. Sigh...about a week he said at worst case, but should all be under warranty since I (luckily) havent touched the engine. Not sure which cylinder got messed up as a result though __________________ 2011 2SS/RS 6MT