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camarogreen · 08-04-2016, 10:51 AM

Good morning everyone,
Have a 2011 2lt Camaro with 200k miles (yup, lots of highway driving and endless joy rides), and looks like i'm in uncharted waters for this one. I was driving home on a hot 100 degree day been noticing that my temp seemed to be a little high (had AC on and was in a little traffic, but was moving at a good speed), say 232 (before the stat kicked in and it lowered back to ~225). All of a sudden I hear the alert bell sound and say the temp was too high (the temp was pegged on High), pulled over and everything looked fine, fan was on, no leaks,etc. To make a long story short had my shop replace the water pump and stat (both looked clean and new yay

.) but when that didn't help they checked for a bad headgasket and sure enough it came out positive. The car never ran hot was always cool (within its range) so I was a little surprised. After doing some research I found that in Maryland there have been 7 cases of 2011 V6 Camaros one at 55 and the other 6 having mileage in the 100k+. Finally, this morning I heard back from my local shop that is repairing the car and sure enough there was a small leak on the passenger side. Just wondering if anyone else have heard of a similar issue.

TooCool5 · 08-04-2016, 11:27 AM

Never hear of the Head Gaskets failing. You may be in uncharted territory at 200k+.

Just curious, How long did the timing chains hold up?

Dizzy82 · 08-04-2016, 11:43 AM

Nice to see those high miles. I'm curious as well about the timing chain. I'm around 136k, no trouble so far.

camarogreen · 08-04-2016, 02:48 PM

No trouble yet on the chain. But I would assume that they should be good till about 300k. This is the first major problem Ive had with the car besides regular checkups. But. on the Brightside she still looks good for a 200k car lol

Dblock5 · 08-04-2016, 03:34 PM

You must have a 2011 that was made after they beefed up the chains haha. But regarding your head gasket, never heard of them leaking before.

TommyTheCat · 08-04-2016, 07:51 PM

Haven't seen any yet, if you haven't had overheating problems before it's a bit strange. 232 seems pretty high, in fact 225 is too high compared to my engine. my coolant temp never goes about 190.

just make sure you go to a good shop, if you haven't then you should change out radiator hoses, thermostat, radiator cap. make sure there's nothing else causing overheating that made the head gasket go bad in the first place

TJ91 · 08-04-2016, 10:30 PM

Wow and here I have a blown Camaro at 50k miles.....

Never heard of the gasket issue before but considering the milage thats not too baf

tlavoie87 · 08-05-2016, 10:06 AM

I got 94k on mine with an ipf supercharger and im still on the stock timing chain as well as stock gaskets..i have always changed the oil at 3k miles and always ran good oil.. thats what i was told that causes the timing belt issue was not using a good oil and going over the recommended miles..

TooCool5 · 08-05-2016, 12:58 PM

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Originally Posted by tlavoie87

I got 94k on mine with an ipf supercharger and im still on the stock timing chain as well as stock gaskets..i have always changed the oil at 3k miles and always ran good oil.. thats what i was told that causes the timing belt issue was not using a good oil and going over the recommended miles..

Seems to be the solution for the 10's, 3k oil changes like I always did on previous cars.

For me that is about 10 months driving (not bad).

camarogreen · 08-09-2016, 11:25 PM

yup 2011, I heard a lot about that model year having gasket issues around 90, 100k and 150k. We a few Camaro in that model year have issues, hope to get her back this week, the shop is treating me very well just waiting for everything to be put back together

dfi1120 · 08-17-2016, 11:35 AM

I'm just about to hit 195k on my 2010 an ever herd of this either maybe I need to do a little inspection on engine it's due for a radiator flush

camaro2ss/rs · 08-18-2016, 12:52 PM

wow you guys really got your moneys worth on this car... i have my car 6 years and have 24.920 on the clock... good for you guys mine is also a 2011 SS

wakespeak · 08-18-2016, 02:26 PM

Depends on the car. Headgaskets on our 2004 Land Rover are considered a maintenance item about every 80K miles. Ours lasted about 100K miles. Usually its best to replace both sides rather than just one since the engine tear down cost is high. Its also not a bad idea to get the heads checked for worp, and finally you may want to get the valve guides replaced.

08-04-2016, 10:51 AM	#1
camarogreen Drives: camaro Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: HA, MD Posts: 99	200k Camaro headgasket replaced Good morning everyone, Have a 2011 2lt Camaro with 200k miles (yup, lots of highway driving and endless joy rides), and looks like i'm in uncharted waters for this one. I was driving home on a hot 100 degree day been noticing that my temp seemed to be a little high (had AC on and was in a little traffic, but was moving at a good speed), say 232 (before the stat kicked in and it lowered back to ~225). All of a sudden I hear the alert bell sound and say the temp was too high (the temp was pegged on High), pulled over and everything looked fine, fan was on, no leaks,etc. To make a long story short had my shop replace the water pump and stat (both looked clean and new yay .) but when that didn't help they checked for a bad headgasket and sure enough it came out positive. The car never ran hot was always cool (within its range) so I was a little surprised. After doing some research I found that in Maryland there have been 7 cases of 2011 V6 Camaros one at 55 and the other 6 having mileage in the 100k+. Finally, this morning I heard back from my local shop that is repairing the car and sure enough there was a small leak on the passenger side. Just wondering if anyone else have heard of a similar issue. __________________ When one camaro just wont do, its time to call: The Green Horent

08-04-2016, 11:27 AM	#2
TooCool5 Drives: 2010 Camaro 1LS 3.6 LLT V6 325 HP Join Date: May 2009 Location: LS Posts: 4,244 View My Garage	Never hear of the Head Gaskets failing. You may be in uncharted territory at 200k+. Just curious, How long did the timing chains hold up? __________________ 2010 Camaro Auto, Inferno Orange, Titanium Interior, Gearhead Wheels AIRAID CAI

08-04-2016, 11:43 AM	#3
Dizzy82 Drives: 2011 1LT/RS A6 RJT SuperCharged Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: 87114 Posts: 3,503 View My Garage	Nice to see those high miles. I'm curious as well about the timing chain. I'm around 136k, no trouble so far. __________________ Power is worthless without control. *The 2nd* protects the 1st.** BMR sub frame brace, BMR tunnel brace, LSR sways, LSR CM ca & tl, Sphon ExD el, GM tower brace, Megan EZ Streets, Goodridge Stainless Steel Braided brake lines, PowerStop D/S rotors & pads, Doug Thorty Ceramic Shorties, Magnaflow x-pipe, MRT V2.0, KICKER PowerStage sub & amp, Infinity speakers & tweeters, Viteese Throttle Controller, Viteese Paddle Shifters, ACS T2 Splitter, ACS T2 Ports/Quad LED lights, VDI kit, Havoc diffuser, IPF ECU/TRANS tuned, IPF/KPE Supercharged. 364RWHP/297RWTQ Last edited by Dizzy82; 08-10-2016 at 07:59 PM.

08-04-2016, 02:48 PM	#4
camarogreen Drives: camaro Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: HA, MD Posts: 99	No trouble yet on the chain. But I would assume that they should be good till about 300k. This is the first major problem Ive had with the car besides regular checkups. But. on the Brightside she still looks good for a 200k car lol __________________ When one camaro just wont do, its time to call: The Green Horent

08-04-2016, 03:34 PM	#5
Dblock5 Drives: 2010 Camaro LS Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Airdrie, AB Posts: 104 View My Garage	You must have a 2011 that was made after they beefed up the chains haha. But regarding your head gasket, never heard of them leaking before. __________________

08-04-2016, 07:51 PM	#6
TommyTheCat SHKE BKE Drives: 2013 Camaro Join Date: May 2014 Location: SoCal Posts: 3,108	Haven't seen any yet, if you haven't had overheating problems before it's a bit strange. 232 seems pretty high, in fact 225 is too high compared to my engine. my coolant temp never goes about 190. just make sure you go to a good shop, if you haven't then you should change out radiator hoses, thermostat, radiator cap. make sure there's nothing else causing overheating that made the head gasket go bad in the first place

08-04-2016, 10:30 PM	#7
TJ91 :chevy: Drives: 2LT/RS Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Toronto Posts: 13,033	Wow and here I have a blown Camaro at 50k miles..... Never heard of the gasket issue before but considering the milage thats not too baf __________________ CAMARO Consult your doctor before taking Camaro Side effects include Sudden increase in Heart Rate, Insomnia and occasional hallucinations If you experience Permagrin exceeding 4 hours after taking Camaro, seek immediate Camaro5 Help CAMARO Bringing excitment back into the Garage

08-05-2016, 10:06 AM	#8
tlavoie87 Built Not Bought Drives: 2010 Twin Turbo LFX Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 618	I got 94k on mine with an ipf supercharger and im still on the stock timing chain as well as stock gaskets..i have always changed the oil at 3k miles and always ran good oil.. thats what i was told that causes the timing belt issue was not using a good oil and going over the recommended miles.. __________________ 2010 Twin Turbo LFX In Memory of my DAD Gone but never Forgotten 2014 "Built Not Bought!' Sponsors: OverKill Motorsports

08-09-2016, 11:25 PM	#10
camarogreen Drives: camaro Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: HA, MD Posts: 99	yup 2011, I heard a lot about that model year having gasket issues around 90, 100k and 150k. We a few Camaro in that model year have issues, hope to get her back this week, the shop is treating me very well just waiting for everything to be put back together __________________ When one camaro just wont do, its time to call: The Green Horent

08-17-2016, 11:35 AM	#11
dfi1120 Drives: 2010 camaro rs Join Date: May 2015 Location: austin tx Posts: 2	I'm just about to hit 195k on my 2010 an ever herd of this either maybe I need to do a little inspection on engine it's due for a radiator flush

08-18-2016, 12:52 PM	#12
camaro2ss/rs Drives: 2ss/rs Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: space Posts: 334	wow you guys really got your moneys worth on this car... i have my car 6 years and have 24.920 on the clock... good for you guys mine is also a 2011 SS

08-18-2016, 02:26 PM	#13
wakespeak Drives: 2020 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 1,335	Depends on the car. Headgaskets on our 2004 Land Rover are considered a maintenance item about every 80K miles. Ours lasted about 100K miles. Usually its best to replace both sides rather than just one since the engine tear down cost is high. Its also not a bad idea to get the heads checked for worp, and finally you may want to get the valve guides replaced. __________________ 2020 ZL1 1LE [Moroso SC Expansion Tank, otherwise stock]