Vehicle History 2017 2SS (first post)

Mark_SS · 05-19-2019, 09:48 PM

Greetings,
I've been reading this forum for about a month and just gave Carmax $150 to have a 2017 2SS shipped up to the Danvers, MA Carmax dealer for test drive and consideration. However today I was going over the "vehicle history" for the car and there's about 11 service entries, where the car was serviced. I mean...seems like this car has been serviced quite a number of times...unless there's a logical explanation. I'd kinda like a 2SS with an A8, but after reading up on the shudder problems, I may seriously consider a car with the 6-speed stick. But if anyone could shed some light on what all these service entries might be I'd be truly grateful.

Thanks in advance...it's great to be here!
Warmest regards,

Mark - Lawrence, MA

https://www.carmax.com/car/17213112

https://www.carmax.com/car/17213112/vehicle-history

JoeCamaro444 · 05-19-2019, 10:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Mark_SS

Greetings,
I've been reading this forum for about a month and just gave Carmax $150 to have a 2017 2SS shipped up to the Danvers, MA Carmax dealer for test drive and consideration. However today I was going over the "vehicle history" for the car and there's about 11 service entries, where the car was serviced. I mean...seems like this car has been serviced quite a number of times...unless there's a logical explanation. I'd kinda like a 2SS with an A8, but after reading up on the shudder problems, I may seriously consider a car with the 6-speed stick. But if anyone could shed some light on what all these service entries might be I'd be truly grateful.

Thanks in advance...it's great to be here!
Warmest regards,

Mark - Lawrence, MA

https://www.carmax.com/car/17213112

https://www.carmax.com/car/17213112/vehicle-history

I bought a 2017 1SS A8 new just about two years ago. I had the transmission shudder issue set in at 3,000 miles and had it serviced with flush, new fluid and flash. It has been great since. That was a year ago. I have had zero other issues with the car, and love it. That being said, I do see a number of electrical/battery service entries on the car you are dealing with. I also see a power steering assist recall. I have no background with either of those. Perhaps someone else will have some info on those. BTW, fellow Masshole here. lol

I hope this is a great car for you, and all the issues it had are now resolved. They truly are fun and amazing machines!

RockySS · 05-20-2019, 05:34 AM

The power steering assist recall is not a big deal, just bring it to a dealer and they can accomplish this mod - just had mine done about a month ago.

Silverado57 · 05-20-2019, 06:47 AM

Welcome to the forum.
We used to live and work in Lawrence, so I'm making the sign of the cross for you.

It's hard to say what some of those are but there a probably a few oil changes in there, a transmission flush and maybe even switching from summer-only tires to all seasons in the cooler weather - even in FL.

As far as the shudder, my Camaro had the new flush done at about 1,300 miles and I'm around 2,200 now with no shudder to report.

You'll love the Camaro, it's an absolute blast to drive. Go for it!

Mark_SS · 05-21-2019, 04:13 PM

Gentlemen....thanks so very much for your replies. Last night before leaving work I called the service writer at Tropical Chevrolet where the car had been serviced.

The guy was only too happy to tell me the info he had relating to the VIN #. His response to my inquiry..."this car has had no catastrophic failures of any kind...looks good to me." So needless to say that's a huge relief! I'll get the power steering recall done and perhaps consider to a trans-flush with the new Mobil1 ATF.

I can't even begin to say how psyched I am to get this car! Will surely report back on how it all works out. Joe, Rocky, Kevin...thanks so much!

PS: Thanks Kevin...being from Lawrence I can use all the help I can get!

GearheadSS · 05-21-2019, 04:34 PM

I would pass. Several of those visits were transmission related. Sending you a PM.

Mark_SS · 05-21-2019, 06:09 PM

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Originally Posted by GearheadSS

I would pass. Several of those visits were transmission related. Sending you a PM.

GearheadSS....thanks a million for that PM. I'm not touching a Camaro with a bad transmission. How the heck can you tell if any of these Gen6 A8 transmissions are any good? I'm getting the impression they're all bad.

GearheadSS · 05-21-2019, 06:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Mark_SS

GearheadSS....thanks a million for that PM. I'm not touching a Camaro with a bad transmission. How the heck can you tell if any of these Gen6 A8 transmissions are any good? I'm getting the impression they're all bad.

They're not all bad. Just keep looking and you'll find one. Feel free to pm me if you find another one.

Mark_SS · 05-21-2019, 09:36 PM

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Originally Posted by GearheadSS

They're not all bad. Just keep looking and you'll find one. Feel free to pm me if you find another one.

That's extremely kind of you...thank you sir!

05-19-2019, 09:48 PM	#1
Mark_SS Drives: 2016 Camaro Join Date: May 2019 Location: Lawrence, MA Posts: 4	Vehicle History 2017 2SS (first post) Greetings, I've been reading this forum for about a month and just gave Carmax $150 to have a 2017 2SS shipped up to the Danvers, MA Carmax dealer for test drive and consideration. However today I was going over the "vehicle history" for the car and there's about 11 service entries, where the car was serviced. I mean...seems like this car has been serviced quite a number of times...unless there's a logical explanation. I'd kinda like a 2SS with an A8, but after reading up on the shudder problems, I may seriously consider a car with the 6-speed stick. But if anyone could shed some light on what all these service entries might be I'd be truly grateful. Thanks in advance...it's great to be here! Warmest regards, Mark - Lawrence, MA https://www.carmax.com/car/17213112 https://www.carmax.com/car/17213112/vehicle-history

05-20-2019, 06:47 AM	#4
Silverado57 Drives: 2017 Camaro SS Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: East Tennessee Posts: 522	Welcome to the forum. We used to live and work in Lawrence, so I'm making the sign of the cross for you. It's hard to say what some of those are but there a probably a few oil changes in there, a transmission flush and maybe even switching from summer-only tires to all seasons in the cooler weather - even in FL. As far as the shudder, my Camaro had the new flush done at about 1,300 miles and I'm around 2,200 now with no shudder to report. You'll love the Camaro, it's an absolute blast to drive. Go for it! __________________ Kevin Luceo Non Uro

05-20-2019, 05:34 AM	#3
RockySS Drives: 2016 Summit White Camaro SS Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Oakdale, CT Posts: 34 View My Garage	The power steering assist recall is not a big deal, just bring it to a dealer and they can accomplish this mod - just had mine done about a month ago.

05-21-2019, 04:13 PM	#5
Mark_SS Drives: 2016 Camaro Join Date: May 2019 Location: Lawrence, MA Posts: 4	Gentlemen....thanks so very much for your replies. Last night before leaving work I called the service writer at Tropical Chevrolet where the car had been serviced. The guy was only too happy to tell me the info he had relating to the VIN #. His response to my inquiry..."this car has had no catastrophic failures of any kind...looks good to me." So needless to say that's a huge relief! I'll get the power steering recall done and perhaps consider to a trans-flush with the new Mobil1 ATF. I can't even begin to say how psyched I am to get this car! Will surely report back on how it all works out. Joe, Rocky, Kevin...thanks so much! PS: Thanks Kevin...being from Lawrence I can use all the help I can get!

05-21-2019, 04:34 PM	#6
GearheadSS Drives: 23 LT1/22 Colorado TB/69 Chevelle Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Greenville, Tx Posts: 4,968 View My Garage	I would pass. Several of those visits were transmission related. Sending you a PM.

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