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RubberChicken · 12-13-2016, 12:45 PM

My 2011 1LT just turned the 100,000 mile mark a few days ago. I bought mine used and she had 24,000 miles on her when I got her, so not all of the mileage is mine. Overall, she's been a great car. I've only had two issues with her in the time I've had her.

1. Both catalytic converters had to be replaced. Luckily this happened before the car hit 80,000 miles and was covered by the factory.

2. The trunk would no longer open with the FOB or the button. This was determined to be a problem with the factory wiring and was relatively inexpensive to fix.

So I'm wondering for those with high miles on their Camaros, what issues have you run into?

Welker2 · 12-13-2016, 12:54 PM

Bought my 2013 new and it now has just over 22K miles on it. I have absolutely no issues (knock on wood). Overall it's been one of the best vehicles I've owned to date

chuckie669 · 12-13-2016, 12:56 PM

My only problem has been a shaky steering wheel intermittent and dealer fd up my bumper.

Spec · 12-13-2016, 12:58 PM

I hit 100k a couple of weeks ago. Overall the car has been outstanding. I've only been to the service dept. twice for major service:

1. Had a rocker and spring bust on Cylinder 3 while cruising on I-15 near Lake Elsinore. Began losing power at 78mph, pulled over... towed it to the nearest Service Dept. and they fixed it flawlessly for about $500.

2. Recent visit to address an electrical problem with my passenger side tail lights not coming on. Ground Issue. They also took care of my Airbag light that's been on now for a good few months, along with reprogramming my TPMS (front driver wasn't reading).

Beyond that, no issues that couldn't be quickly handled by me.

Warpaint69 · 12-13-2016, 02:26 PM

I don't drive it enough 2013 4,300 miles

JLSuperfly · 12-13-2016, 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Warpaint69

I don't drive it enough 2013 4,300 miles

I drive mine a bit more. 2014 LS3 12k miles. No problem to report so far.

camguynj · 12-13-2016, 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Welker2

Bought my 2013 new and it now has just over 22K miles on it. I have absolutely no issues (knock on wood). Overall it's been one of the best vehicles I've owned to date

Ditto ! Same year and mileage

camguynj · 12-13-2016, 03:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Spec

I hit 100k a couple of weeks ago. Overall the car has been outstanding. I've only been to the service dept. twice for major service:

1. Had a rocker and spring bust on Cylinder 3 while cruising on I-15 near Lake Elsinore. Began losing power at 78mph, pulled over... towed it to the nearest Service Dept. and they fixed it flawlessly for about $500.

2. Recent visit to address an electrical problem with my passenger side tail lights not coming on. Ground Issue. They also took care of my Airbag light that's been on now for a good few months, along with reprogramming my TPMS (front driver wasn't reading).

Beyond that, no issues that couldn't be quickly handled by me.

How many miles on it when you had the rocker & spring problem? Stock cam ?

Outlaw77 · 12-13-2016, 03:14 PM

That's good to hear that people's camaro's are holding up well. I am always hesitant to respond to these posts because I think as soon as I write a response saying all is well, something will go wrong lol.

My 2010 2SS/RS has just over 50,000 miles on it now and I have had not one issue with it. No service department visits. No check engine light. No warranty work. Even with all the mods it's been great. It pays to have a very good shop to work with you. The only complaint I have is how weak the paint is. Easy to get rock chips in it but if that's the only issue I have to this point then it's all good.

BLU DUCE · 12-13-2016, 03:20 PM

32,000 on mine bought new in June 2010 no problems yet. But have more money in it than what I paid for it.

splashlog48 · 12-13-2016, 04:26 PM

5 years 8 months and 14,800 Problem free

Scalded Dog · 12-13-2016, 04:38 PM

Later today, I will hit 140,000 miles. I drive it very hard, with a mountain commute, some open road (yes, high speeds!), and a lot of city traffic... every. single. day.

$900 for a new "Passenger Presence Sensor" (pesky airbag issue)
$450 for a new battery and alternator
$$$nickels and dimes$$$ for dozens and dozens of broken lug studs (A mystery that's been investigated and discussed and researched endlessly... no ideas have panned out regarding why)
$90 for new front pads
... and a lot of tires. Yes, those would be the fault of the loose nut behind the wheel...

Other than those items, the car has been astoundingly reliable. The way I drive, a car that provides this level of reliability is truly outstanding.

Spec · 12-13-2016, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by camguynj

How many miles on it when you had the rocker & spring problem? Stock cam ?

It happened at about 83k. Mechanic couldn't tell me how it happened if it saved his life. He said it just looks like failure. Maybe a bad cast (rocker). Yep, stock cam.

NC_SS · 12-13-2016, 05:21 PM

I cracked some spark plugs installing headers

Outside of that the car has worked like a wood burning stove.

12-13-2016, 12:45 PM	#1
RubberChicken Drives: 2011 IBM 1LT w white Rally Stripes Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Dallas Posts: 396 View My Garage	What problems have you had with your 5th gen? My 2011 1LT just turned the 100,000 mile mark a few days ago. I bought mine used and she had 24,000 miles on her when I got her, so not all of the mileage is mine. Overall, she's been a great car. I've only had two issues with her in the time I've had her. 1. Both catalytic converters had to be replaced. Luckily this happened before the car hit 80,000 miles and was covered by the factory. 2. The trunk would no longer open with the FOB or the button. This was determined to be a problem with the factory wiring and was relatively inexpensive to fix. So I'm wondering for those with high miles on their Camaros, what issues have you run into? __________________

12-13-2016, 12:54 PM	#2
Welker2 Ret AF, cancer survivor Drives: 2013 Camaro 2SS/RS & 2006 Corvette Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Mesquite, NV Posts: 2,741 View My Garage	Bought my 2013 new and it now has just over 22K miles on it. I have absolutely no issues (knock on wood). Overall it's been one of the best vehicles I've owned to date __________________

12-13-2016, 02:26 PM	#5
Warpaint69 Drives: 2013 VR 2SS RS Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Kansas Posts: 619	I don't drive it enough 2013 4,300 miles __________________

12-13-2016, 03:20 PM	#10
BLU DUCE Drives: 2011 1SS/RS IBM Camaro Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chittenango, NY, USA Posts: 7,219 View My Garage	32,000 on mine bought new in June 2010 no problems yet. But have more money in it than what I paid for it. __________________

12-13-2016, 05:21 PM	#14
NC_SS Drives: 2012 M6 Camaro SS (RIP) Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,684	I cracked some spark plugs installing headers Outside of that the car has worked like a wood burning stove. __________________ Speed engineering 1 7/8 LTs, CAI inc Cold Air Intake, offroad connectors, Solo performance axle back with J pipes, tune, and in need of a driver mod LOL

12-13-2016, 12:56 PM	#3
chuckie669 Drives: 2011 ss Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: E-TX Posts: 764	My only problem has been a shaky steering wheel intermittent and dealer fd up my bumper.

12-13-2016, 12:58 PM	#4
Spec Account Suspended Drives: 2010 Camaro 1SS LS3 Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Riverside, CA Posts: 4,018	I hit 100k a couple of weeks ago. Overall the car has been outstanding. I've only been to the service dept. twice for major service: 1. Had a rocker and spring bust on Cylinder 3 while cruising on I-15 near Lake Elsinore. Began losing power at 78mph, pulled over... towed it to the nearest Service Dept. and they fixed it flawlessly for about $500. 2. Recent visit to address an electrical problem with my passenger side tail lights not coming on. Ground Issue. They also took care of my Airbag light that's been on now for a good few months, along with reprogramming my TPMS (front driver wasn't reading). Beyond that, no issues that couldn't be quickly handled by me.

12-13-2016, 03:14 PM	#9
Outlaw77 Drives: 2018 Charger SRT 392 F8 Green Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Oakville Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,910	That's good to hear that people's camaro's are holding up well. I am always hesitant to respond to these posts because I think as soon as I write a response saying all is well, something will go wrong lol. My 2010 2SS/RS has just over 50,000 miles on it now and I have had not one issue with it. No service department visits. No check engine light. No warranty work. Even with all the mods it's been great. It pays to have a very good shop to work with you. The only complaint I have is how weak the paint is. Easy to get rock chips in it but if that's the only issue I have to this point then it's all good.

12-13-2016, 04:26 PM	#11
splashlog48 Drives: 2011 Green SS M6 Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: CleveBurbs Ohio Posts: 669	5 years 8 months and 14,800 Problem free

12-13-2016, 04:38 PM	#12
Scalded Dog Drives: 2011 1LT Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Crestline, CA Posts: 3,029	Later today, I will hit 140,000 miles. I drive it very hard, with a mountain commute, some open road (yes, high speeds!), and a lot of city traffic... every. single. day. $900 for a new "Passenger Presence Sensor" (pesky airbag issue) $450 for a new battery and alternator $$$nickels and dimes$$$ for dozens and dozens of broken lug studs (A mystery that's been investigated and discussed and researched endlessly... no ideas have panned out regarding why) $90 for new front pads ... and a lot of tires. Yes, those would be the fault of the loose nut behind the wheel... Other than those items, the car has been astoundingly reliable. The way I drive, a car that provides this level of reliability is truly outstanding.