LT1 Engine issues poll

reeper · 08-21-2017, 08:12 AM

Just trying to grasp the significance of some of the stories floating around here:

I have 2400 miles - no issues but knocking on wood.

hotlap · 08-21-2017, 08:20 AM

just passed 12,000 miles. Engine is a beast and doesn't consume oil between 3 month (~3,000 mile) change interval.

L99BEN · 08-21-2017, 09:00 AM

I had a 16'1ss a8 with 8000 miles without any issues or oil consumption.
Now I have 5000 miles on my 17' 2ss 6m without any issues at all.

All car makes/types will have sporadic cases of failures or issues reported but the majority will run fine if properly maintained any not excessively abused.

Camarofan93 · 08-21-2017, 11:04 AM

I had a valve fail at 10000 miles 2017 ss

Skyset · 08-21-2017, 11:33 AM

The poll speaks for itself. No one complains when things are running good, but the few people who have issues are loud

reeper · 08-21-2017, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Skyset

The poll speaks for itself. No one complains when things are running good, but the few people who have issues are loud

I'm not certain 1/10 with either major or minor engine issues is a good poll considering there are also appears to be drive-line issues going on as well.

Camarofan93 · 08-21-2017, 12:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Skyset

The poll speaks for itself. No one complains when things are running good, but the few people who have issues are loud

I'm logical enough to kmow things happen. My issue has been with Chevy dealerships and customer service

TopHatPlus · 08-21-2017, 06:00 PM

18500 kms 1 oil change, 87 octane and no issues 4 season of driving.

CruzySS · 08-21-2017, 06:24 PM

Got trunk realignment and transmission cooler line came off

soloknight6 · 08-21-2017, 06:36 PM

14k miles, no issues. Checked axle bolts, checked oil pan, and listen to engine carefully on every startup.

Knocking on wood, I think this car will last 150k before I tear the engine and transmission apart and do a full refresh. Including media blasting the carbon buildup. Won't run an aftermarket catch can since they are illegal in CA, and void powertrain warranty.

JBones81 · 08-21-2017, 06:39 PM

11k miles on the 2016 SS - no issues

450 miles on the 1LE - no issues...lol

Stex · 08-21-2017, 08:38 PM

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Originally Posted by JBones81

11k miles on the 2016 SS - no issues

450 miles on the 1LE - no issues...lol

I had no issues on my 5.3 AFM till about 40-50,000. Then major oil burn. Always lifter or piston slap noise. 80,000 now. I'm Seeing a few AFM failures (lifters) in my friends shop. They are at about 80-110,000. 6.2s with AFM only started in '14 models like trucks and Vetts. So we will see how they weather.

IF you are running with AFM active, I would not make this a long term car. UNLESS, you are ok with a repair down the line to change out the cam and lifters,. If it does not take the entire engine out. Not even sure how non-active AFM components hold up?

JBones81 · 08-21-2017, 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Stex

I had no issues on my 5.3 AFM till about 40-50,000. Then major oil burn. Always lifter or piston slap noise. I'm Seeing a few AFM failures (lifters) in my friends shop. They are at about 80-110,000. 6.2s with AFM only started in '14 models like trucks and Vetts. So we will see how they weather.

IF you are running with AFM active, I would not make this a long term car. UNLESS, you are ok with a repair down the line to change out the cam and lifters,. If it does not take the entire engine out. Not even sure how non-active AFM components hold up?

that's just on the 2016 ss a8 that I have, right? Not the 1le

Midnight Rat · 08-21-2017, 08:50 PM

I don't think the manual cars have afm
lifters.

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Originally Posted by JBones81

that's just on the 2016 ss a8 that I have, right? Not the 1le

View Poll Results: LT1 issue: Tell us your story
It’s run prefect since day 1	421	89.01%
Minor issues	23	4.86%
Major repairs	12	2.54%
Full engine replacement.	17	3.59%
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08-21-2017, 08:12 AM	#1
reeper Drives: 2010 HD D/A, 2015 Z06, 2016 2SS Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Central WI Posts: 503	LT1 Engine issues poll Just trying to grasp the significance of some of the stories floating around here: I have 2400 miles - no issues but knocking on wood. __________________ 2016 Hyper Blue A8 2SS GM Bodykit: Black MRR 017 wheels: Black OEM Blackout tail-lamps OEM SEMA Grille 35% window tint Black glow-tie BMR Suspension (Pretty much everything) ACS rear-deck spoiler Rotofab CAI Lolly-pop red rotors by Madison Powder Coating

08-21-2017, 08:20 AM	#2
hotlap Drives: 20 1LE 2SS M6 Rally Green Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Franklin WI Posts: 6,632	just passed 12,000 miles. Engine is a beast and doesn't consume oil between 3 month (~3,000 mile) change interval. __________________ "the trouble with our liberal friends is not that they're ignorant; it's just that they know so much that isn't so.” Ronald Reagan - Last edited by hotlap; 08-21-2017 at 08:44 AM.

08-21-2017, 09:00 AM	#3
L99BEN Drives: 2023 BMW M4 Competition Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: USA Posts: 657	I had a 16'1ss a8 with 8000 miles without any issues or oil consumption. Now I have 5000 miles on my 17' 2ss 6m without any issues at all. All car makes/types will have sporadic cases of failures or issues reported but the majority will run fine if properly maintained any not excessively abused. __________________ 2023 BMW M4 Competition (daily) 2022 ZLE M6 (weekend toy) 2022 BMW X3m40i Past: 2022 Tesla S Plaid 2020 Shelby GT500 sold 2019 Hellcat Redeye-traded for new GT500 2019 ZL1 A10 - sold (meh) 2019 Tesla M3P 2016 Hellcat Challenger - A8 sold but never forgotten 2016 Camaro 2SS M6 2014 Mustang GT A6 2012 Mustang GT M6 "brembo" 3.73/FBO 2012 Camaro SS L99 (Wife's)- slow

08-21-2017, 06:36 PM	#10
soloknight6 SoCal HT5! SD Drives: 2016 red hot 2ss M6 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: San Diego CA, Posts: 1,929	14k miles, no issues. Checked axle bolts, checked oil pan, and listen to engine carefully on every startup. Knocking on wood, I think this car will last 150k before I tear the engine and transmission apart and do a full refresh. Including media blasting the carbon buildup. Won't run an aftermarket catch can since they are illegal in CA, and void powertrain warranty. __________________ http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...37#post5437037 By my deeds, I honor him. V8!!!

08-21-2017, 11:04 AM	#4
Camarofan93 Drives: 2017 Camaro SS & 2018 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Nashville Posts: 225	I had a valve fail at 10000 miles 2017 ss

08-21-2017, 11:33 AM	#5
Skyset Drives: 2017 Camaro 2SS Coupe Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mississauga, Ontario Posts: 358	The poll speaks for itself. No one complains when things are running good, but the few people who have issues are loud

08-21-2017, 06:00 PM	#8
TopHatPlus Account Suspended Drives: 16 2SS NPP MRC Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Burlighton Ontario Posts: 243	18500 kms 1 oil change, 87 octane and no issues 4 season of driving.

08-21-2017, 06:24 PM	#9
CruzySS Drives: 2016 Camaro 2ss Join Date: May 2017 Location: Annandale MN Posts: 588 View My Garage	Got trunk realignment and transmission cooler line came off

08-21-2017, 06:39 PM	#11
JBones81 Drives: 22 ZL1, 18 RS3, 22 M3P Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Walnut Creek, CA Posts: 936 View My Garage	11k miles on the 2016 SS - no issues 450 miles on the 1LE - no issues...lol __________________ 2022 ZL1 - M6, Wrapped, Tinted, Rotofab intake, MBRP AxleBack, Lots of BMR rear suspension components 2022 Tesla Model 3 Performance 2018 Audi RS3 - Many mods & e85 Instagram - @JBsCars

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