2017 SS Camaro - Already having problems.

Guthdawg · 01-12-2017, 01:31 PM

I've had my 2017 SS camaro for 4 weeks. It's been in the shop for 3 weeks. My car is A8 with the MPP exhaust.

Car is making an extremely loud noise when switching between V4 and V8 modes.

Two dealerships could not figure out what it was. Took it to a 3rd dealership and still could not find the problem.

I found a TSB from the Camaro forums from last year. #15-NA-040. Thank goodness I found this.

I showed it to the 3rd dealership and they (1) Questioned how I found out. (2) It could be the issue but wasn't sure.

Turns out this was the issue with my car. So just FYI.

Let's keep the knowledge sharing up to support other Camaro owners ! Thank you very much everyone !!!

TSB:
#15-NA-040: Rattle or Flutter Noise When Switching Between V4 and V8 Operating Modes - Some customers may comment on a rattle noise at 48 km/h (30 mph) to 64 km/h (40 mph) when the engine is switching between V4 and V8 and/or notice fluid leaking from the bellow on top of the tensioner.

Correction- If diagnosis in SI does not isolate the noise, replace the drive belt tensioner.

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Marty McFlew · 01-12-2017, 02:46 PM

Use the lemon law and get a new car since no one can fix it.

iPODFAN11 · 01-12-2017, 03:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Marty McFlew

Use the lemon law and get a new car since no one can fix it.

Uh...they fixed his car? Did you read his post all the way?

Whis · 01-12-2017, 03:35 PM

GM is beyond retarded. I completely regret this car now for simply that reason.

Asking how you found out is extremely telling of a breakdown in process

cbr1100xx · 01-12-2017, 04:49 PM

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Originally Posted by iPODFAN11

Uh...they fixed his car? Did you read his post all the way?

Until his differential starts rubbing.

Whis · 01-12-2017, 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by cbr1100xx

Until his differential starts rubbing.

And then it starts again.. after a fluid change. And then again, after the entire rear diff is replaced. A+++

davet435 · 01-12-2017, 05:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Whis

And then it starts again.. after a fluid change. And then again, after the entire rear diff is replaced. A+++

They changed your rear differential and it took care of the problem? I've only taken mine in once. It's better when it's warm right now. Still an issue when cold and steadily getting worse. I've been holding off taking it back in until there is a recall. Guess I just need to keep taking it in every couple months until they take care of the problem or face a lemon law suit.

Whis · 01-12-2017, 06:18 PM

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Originally Posted by davet435

They changed your rear differential and it took care of the problem? I've only taken mine in once. It's better when it's warm right now. Still an issue when cold and steadily getting worse. I've been holding off taking it back in until there is a recall. Guess I just need to keep taking it in every couple months until they take care of the problem or face a lemon law suit.

No mine is going in Tuesday. I've just read the same story so many times throughout many threads

davet435 · 01-12-2017, 06:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Whis

No mine is going in Tuesday. I've just read the same story so many times throughout many threads

I know. I had to take the device bulletin that was posted on here into the dealership because they had no info on it. For as big as this problem is they sure seem to be keeping dealerships in the dark about it.

Genesis7 · 01-12-2017, 09:46 PM

Differential piece of shit, peeling wheels, interior rattles, misaligned hood and front bumper, squeaky exhaust valves, etc... build quality shit, but total fun.

Hekate1 · 01-12-2017, 10:02 PM

After hearing so many out there having significant problems with their cars I'm feeling really lucky so far. I've got 19,000+ miles and the only issues I've had were a bad airbag modem as soon s I drove it off the lot and hood not lined up to my satisfaction. Airbag issue fixed after one month of waiting. My car's build date is 10/2015. Is it too soon to think I'm not going to see these rear diff issues?

solobaric · 01-12-2017, 11:46 PM

I am at loss trying to figure out why dealerships don't know about TSBs. Yet, 10 minutes with Google will pull them up usually.

Guthdawg · 01-13-2017, 07:16 AM

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Originally Posted by solobaric

I am at loss trying to figure out why dealerships don't know about TSBs. Yet, 10 minutes with Google will pull them up usually.

Exactly. So frustrating dealing with service sometimes.

ctrlz · 01-13-2017, 09:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Guthdawg

Exactly. So frustrating dealing with service sometimes.

Sometimes. Take a look at the manual for one of their main diagnostic tools, the Tech2.
http://www.auto-diagnostics.info/pdf...sers_guide.pdf
It reads like a DOS manual from 1982! When it comes to something like an SPS update I really would rather they just give me the tool and let me figure it out.

01-12-2017, 11:46 PM	#12
solobaric Drives: 2002 Camaro SS Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Evansville, Indiana Posts: 526	I am at loss trying to figure out why dealerships don't know about TSBs. Yet, 10 minutes with Google will pull them up usually. __________________ 2017 1SS Hyper Blue M6 2001 Ford Lightning

01-12-2017, 01:31 PM	#1
Guthdawg Drives: 2017 SS Camaro Join Date: May 2009 Location: Dallas TX Posts: 214	2017 SS Camaro - Already having problems. I've had my 2017 SS camaro for 4 weeks. It's been in the shop for 3 weeks. My car is A8 with the MPP exhaust. Car is making an extremely loud noise when switching between V4 and V8 modes. Two dealerships could not figure out what it was. Took it to a 3rd dealership and still could not find the problem. I found a TSB from the Camaro forums from last year. #15-NA-040. Thank goodness I found this. I showed it to the 3rd dealership and they (1) Questioned how I found out. (2) It could be the issue but wasn't sure. Turns out this was the issue with my car. So just FYI. Let's keep the knowledge sharing up to support other Camaro owners ! Thank you very much everyone !!! TSB: #15-NA-040: Rattle or Flutter Noise When Switching Between V4 and V8 Operating Modes - Some customers may comment on a rattle noise at 48 km/h (30 mph) to 64 km/h (40 mph) when the engine is switching between V4 and V8 and/or notice fluid leaking from the bellow on top of the tensioner. Correction- If diagnosis in SI does not isolate the noise, replace the drive belt tensioner. ------

01-12-2017, 02:46 PM	#2
Marty McFlew Banned Drives: 17 SuperSport Camaro 6 on the Flo' Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: USA Posts: 1,507	Use the lemon law and get a new car since no one can fix it.

01-12-2017, 03:35 PM	#4
Whis Drives: 2016 2SS Hyper Blue Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Kansas, soon! Posts: 995	GM is beyond retarded. I completely regret this car now for simply that reason. Asking how you found out is extremely telling of a breakdown in process

01-12-2017, 09:46 PM	#10
Genesis7 Account Suspended Drives: 2SS Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Florida Posts: 320	Differential piece of shit, peeling wheels, interior rattles, misaligned hood and front bumper, squeaky exhaust valves, etc... build quality shit, but total fun.

01-12-2017, 10:02 PM	#11
Hekate1 Drives: 2020 2SS 1LE Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Central Texas Posts: 227	After hearing so many out there having significant problems with their cars I'm feeling really lucky so far. I've got 19,000+ miles and the only issues I've had were a bad airbag modem as soon s I drove it off the lot and hood not lined up to my satisfaction. Airbag issue fixed after one month of waiting. My car's build date is 10/2015. Is it too soon to think I'm not going to see these rear diff issues?

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