07-28-2020, 09:36 AM | #1 |
Drives: 2020 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Jul 2020
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BRAND NEW ZL1 Died on highway...help
So I got to pick up my beautiful 2020 6-speed - Magnetic Gray ZL1 yesterday down in PA. Threw on my track armor on the front end and hit the road to enjoy a nice, slow break-in cruise home to New Hampshire. Having a GREAT day. Then, all of a sudden half way through Connecticut - BOOM - Car starts lurching, i lose ALL throttle power, can't accelerate and BARELY make it to the breakdown lane.
No check engine light, nothing. Turn the car off - Go to turn it on just endlessly tries to turn-over (like it's about to fire up) but never does. Still had well over a quarter tank of fuel. Engine temp was normal. Sat on the highway for two hours, then had to pay $650 cash to get towed back to the dealer in NH. I am beside myself. Totally frustrated and don't know what to do...anyone have advice?? |
07-28-2020, 09:42 AM | #2 |
Drives: 2018 Hyper Blue ZL1 1LE Join Date: Dec 2018
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Brand new car doing that sounds like a first on this forum. No error codes or other warning lights to mention? With lurching I would guess it's a fuel pump issue. Ask the dealer for an OBD 2 scan report, they should have something already.
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07-28-2020, 09:49 AM | #3 |
Drives: 2018 1SS 1LE Join Date: Jul 2020
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GM doesn't provide roadside assistance on new cars?
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07-28-2020, 09:56 AM | #4 |
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Next time hit the OnStart button and request (free) roadside assistance to get towed to the dealer.
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07-28-2020, 10:05 AM | #5 |
Drives: Jeep GC; GMC K1500; Maserati 222 4V Join Date: Feb 2017
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Sorry to hear - that really sucks!
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07-28-2020, 10:32 AM | #6 |
Drives: 2018 ZLE Join Date: Feb 2018
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That sucks!!! Please keep us informed what happen.
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07-28-2020, 11:05 AM | #7 |
Drives: 2020 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Jul 2020
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Oh, I did my friend - COVID has ruined everything. I live in New Hampshire - I was stranded in CT. They would only tow 25 miles max. And the dealer isn't allowed to do loaners or rentals because of this goddamn virus. So I would have had to tow to a CT dealer then have no way of getting home. It was horrendous.
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07-28-2020, 11:08 AM | #8 |
Drives: 2020 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Jul 2020
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07-28-2020, 11:44 AM | #9 |
Drives: 2019 SS Join Date: Apr 2020
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Keep a ten mm socket or wrench in the car to remove negative battery cable. Unhook for five minutes reattach and start car, has happened to me twice after extended idle.
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07-28-2020, 11:54 AM | #10 | |
Drives: 19 Chevrolet Camaro 2SS 1LE Shock Join Date: Apr 2020
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Obligatory Zebra Corner joke here... Sorry, can't help myself.
With that out of the way... Quote:
Looking at the warranty guide here, I didn't see anything about out of the state. https://www.chevrolet.com/content/da...Assistance.pdf
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07-28-2020, 12:45 PM | #11 | |
Drives: 2020 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Jul 2020
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07-28-2020, 01:25 PM | #12 |
Drives: 19 Chevrolet Camaro 2SS 1LE Shock Join Date: Apr 2020
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I got a tow for free when I got a flat. OnStar service was actually pretty great in my interaction. Some other people here did as well.
And flat tires are not really manufacturer's fault so I don't see why you can't get a tow for something that's definitely the car's fault. Sent from toaster or something
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07-28-2020, 01:26 PM | #13 |
Drives: 17 NFG ZL1 17 GTR 22 RS6 Join Date: Apr 2017
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What dealership is this? Im never even driving past them!
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07-28-2020, 01:27 PM | #14 |
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I parked right next to your car this morning in the service lot, when I brought mine in for service work too. Sorry to hear that this was a brand spanking new car already having an issue. Nobody should have to carry a 10mm wrench with a brand new car. However, wonder if the reset would of helped in this case? I originally thought maybe your car was brought up from PA on some dealer exchange deal. Definitely keep us posted what they end up diagnosing in this case. Hope things work out!
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