2018 ZL1 Airbags Deploy on Track! - Page 8

Akura · 07-20-2018, 06:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Gunkk

Nolocomprendesenrior. The hood on my car looks just like that picture (other than wipers missing from that pic).

“No le comprendo señor”

JB'sZL1 · 07-20-2018, 06:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Akura

“No le comprendo señor”

Lol. That was one hell of a "word."

hashtag · 07-20-2018, 09:13 PM

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Originally Posted by RSFR

Dealer just called. Said it will be $4400 to fix, which is better than I thought it'd be (I was expecting between $5k-$6k). Leaning towards fixing it and selling at the moment.

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1QIKZL1 · 07-24-2018, 06:29 PM

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Originally Posted by RSFR

Just received this from Chevy. I think they're just trying to rub it in my face. Also, who was saying the ZL1 isn't advertised as a track car?

"A COMPETITIVE NATURE.
Designed to dominate on the track with 650 hp and 650 lb.-ft. of torque — plus a blazing-fast 0-60 acceleration time of 3.5 seconds1 — Camaro ZL1 delivers. It’s even earned a spot in NHRA star Tanner Gray’s garage as his daily driver."

I know, I know. I'm just bitter.

All - been reading this thread as I'm a newbi to this car and honestly kinda worried now for tracking it as mine is the 2017 ZL1 A10. I've purchased the car to be a daily and to have the ability to road race or drag race but this defin concerns me now. Has there been any software updates / TSB from GM as this rumble strip is nothing compared to what I've been over in tracks in the past - but in other GM cars and zero issues. So any additional info greatly appreciated. (Note: the only thing after watching video, I see maybe why it deployed was the car appeared to jump up while going over rumble strips and kick sideways at same time so maybe the software or sensor thinking the car was going into a roll?) Just my 2 cents.

matt fe2o3 · 08-17-2018, 04:28 AM

Well, shoot....I would say....ask GM one more time to cover the fix. Send it certified letter. Be very nice - yet firm. Let them deny the opportunity again. Then report back. Documentation is really important. I would think worst possible they would cover the parts as goodwill.

Sakudog · 08-17-2018, 06:44 AM

Always buy the track insurance, always.

nighttowl · 08-17-2018, 06:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Sakudog

Always buy the track insurance, always.

+1

RSFR · 08-18-2018, 12:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Sakudog

Always buy the track insurance, always.

$6000 deductible on a $4400 repair.

RSFR · 08-18-2018, 12:47 AM

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Originally Posted by 1QIKZL1

All - been reading this thread as I'm a newbi to this car and honestly kinda worried now for tracking it as mine is the 2017 ZL1 A10. I've purchased the car to be a daily and to have the ability to road race or drag race but this defin concerns me now. Has there been any software updates / TSB from GM as this rumble strip is nothing compared to what I've been over in tracks in the past - but in other GM cars and zero issues. So any additional info greatly appreciated. (Note: the only thing after watching video, I see maybe why it deployed was the car appeared to jump up while going over rumble strips and kick sideways at same time so maybe the software or sensor thinking the car was going into a roll?) Just my 2 cents.

Don't be worried. Just drive slow, stay off the rumble strips, don't push the car, don't make any mistakes and remember to have fun!

kwav8r · 08-18-2018, 08:15 AM

Op, as Matt f suggested write GM a letter. Spell out the fact that you were using the car as intended and the air bag should not have deployed. Having said that you are somewhat responsible for the airbag deploying. The fact that you didn’t rollover is a testament to your driving skills perhaps, but likely attributable is the fact that when the bags deployed it forced you off the gas, you still ended up in the dirt. Whether or not you ended up in the dirt as a result of the airbag or not is what GM is going to rest their case on.
Raytheon was likely brought in to interrogate the airbag system and determine the forces that the accelerometers recorded. If those sensors picked up an excessive roll rate the side airbags are going to deploy. My guess is that they found that’s exactly what happened. They test the shite out of those things and they are ‘usually’ rock solid. In the end they save more lives then they malfunction.
I’m glad you’re not hurt (that would’ve scare the shite outta anybody) and I’m sorry you’re going through this but, getting pissed at GM isn’t gonna get you anywhere. My .02.

pkincy · 08-18-2018, 01:03 PM

Isn't there an airbag fuse that can be pulled?

RSFR · 09-24-2018, 06:55 AM

A final update on all the airbag stuff that happened. Probably a bit late, but whatever.

This is my first vlog, so please be gentle. Also, health warning: This video has been lightly seasoned with some salt and may irritate GM fanbois.

Vtor_ZL1 · 09-24-2018, 07:48 AM

TLDW.. too low didn't watch... summary ?

Aliveguy5 · 09-24-2018, 08:01 AM

I'm still struggling to see how this is a GM issue. I've hit a few curbs on the track that caused my tire(s) to leave the ground and my airbags didn't go off. How hard you hit that curb surely looks as so what attributed to the car thinking you were crashing. Taking this car to a track is intended use. Smacking a curb that hard is not intended use of the vehicle and while it sucks to have to eat the repair cost I'm sure this is why GM denied your claim.

08-17-2018, 04:28 AM	#103
matt fe2o3 Drives: 2SS Hyper Blue Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: N. California Posts: 234	Well, shoot....I would say....ask GM one more time to cover the fix. Send it certified letter. Be very nice - yet firm. Let them deny the opportunity again. Then report back. Documentation is really important. I would think worst possible they would cover the parts as goodwill. __________________ 2018 Hyper Blue 2SS - SOLD

08-17-2018, 06:44 AM	#104
Sakudog Drives: 2019 ZL1 1LE A10 Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: The ATX Posts: 966	Always buy the track insurance, always. __________________ Ryker #29 2019 ZL1 1LE A10 2015 Z/28 #809

08-18-2018, 01:03 PM	#109
pkincy Drives: 2016 Corvette Z06, 2018 ATS-V Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: S Cal Posts: 157	Isn't there an airbag fuse that can be pulled? __________________ Perry 16 SharkGrey A8 Corvette Z06 18 Cadillac A8 ATS-V

09-24-2018, 07:48 AM	#111
Vtor_ZL1 Who Needs to KNOW? Drives: 18 ZLE Join Date: May 2018 Location: Left Side of the Moon Posts: 1,770	TLDW.. too low didn't watch... summary ? __________________ ing for grip. Are you in the NY/NJ/PA/CT region? Join us for autox fun at MetLife Stadium. HUGE lots, tons of runs. http://www.motorsportsne.com/

08-18-2018, 08:15 AM	#108
kwav8r Flyin NOE Drives: 2018 ZL1 (A10) Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: TX Posts: 949	Op, as Matt f suggested write GM a letter. Spell out the fact that you were using the car as intended and the air bag should not have deployed. Having said that you are somewhat responsible for the airbag deploying. The fact that you didn’t rollover is a testament to your driving skills perhaps, but likely attributable is the fact that when the bags deployed it forced you off the gas, you still ended up in the dirt. Whether or not you ended up in the dirt as a result of the airbag or not is what GM is going to rest their case on. Raytheon was likely brought in to interrogate the airbag system and determine the forces that the accelerometers recorded. If those sensors picked up an excessive roll rate the side airbags are going to deploy. My guess is that they found that’s exactly what happened. They test the shite out of those things and they are ‘usually’ rock solid. In the end they save more lives then they malfunction. I’m glad you’re not hurt (that would’ve scare the shite outta anybody) and I’m sorry you’re going through this but, getting pissed at GM isn’t gonna get you anywhere. My .02.

09-24-2018, 08:01 AM	#112
Aliveguy5 Drives: 2017 Red Hot ZL1 Join Date: May 2015 Location: Metro Detroit Posts: 216	I'm still struggling to see how this is a GM issue. I've hit a few curbs on the track that caused my tire(s) to leave the ground and my airbags didn't go off. How hard you hit that curb surely looks as so what attributed to the car thinking you were crashing. Taking this car to a track is intended use. Smacking a curb that hard is not intended use of the vehicle and while it sucks to have to eat the repair cost I'm sure this is why GM denied your claim.

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