Add another total LT1 failure to the list.

WhiteNight · 11-02-2017, 03:06 PM

My car has 8800 miles on it. Mostly lives on the highway. Haven't had a chance to track it yet. But I do get on it every time I drive. Nothing crazy though.

So yesterday on the highway I had some idiot tailgating me for no reason. I don't hog the left lane. I get tired of it and mash the throttle. I was doing about 50 so I believe it downahifted to fourth and off it went.

Approaching 6K RPM I heard some light rattling sound out the exhaust. Nothing from the engine bay. So I quickly shift to 8th and let off the gas. As the RPMs drop, I can still hear the rattling. No smoke or smell. I look at my dash and I see the oil pressure needle drop to 0. Engine went to idle. I immediately change lanes to get on the shoulder and within 3 seconds the engine shut down.

I get out and look around and don't see or smell anything. I tried to restart and no motion from the engine. Not sure if the starter was even engaging because I didn't hear any clicking. Also there wasn't even a CEL.

Haven't heard from the dealer yet. Really curious to see what the culprit was. I'm just grateful I have been holding off nodding. Definitely won't be doing any of that now.

enzia35 · 11-02-2017, 06:31 PM

That sucks. Hopefully GM will take care of you.

Chutzpah · 11-02-2017, 06:46 PM

Wow that does suck, good luck.

jimmypop13 · 11-05-2017, 10:36 AM

Damn that sucks. Is your car a '16? Did you take it in for the oil pickup bolt recall? I remember a similar issue someone posted about that

Swagger · 11-05-2017, 11:57 AM

Damn... Thats alarming and hopefully its a freak occurrence and more importantly its covered by the warranty

Capt Insaino · 11-05-2017, 07:43 PM

Another LT1 failure? Is this not common?

WhiteNight · 11-05-2017, 09:19 PM

Still waiting to hear the root cause. Talked to the guy who's working on my car. Has good background in machining and engine work. Made me feel better about it.

We chatted a bit about Gen IIII, IV and V motors and he isn't a big fan of the new stuff either. He's thinking a spun bearing. The motor barely turns over so there is something clamping down on the rotating assembly.

These motors are great tech but GM is going to lose a lot of enthusiasts due to the increased complexity and cost of nodding these cars. Staring to hit German car price points.

These Gen Vs are either bulletproof or a complete failure. There is nothing in the middle.

WhiteNight · 11-05-2017, 09:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jimmypop13

Damn that sucks. Is your car a '16? Did you take it in for the oil pickup bolt recall? I remember a similar issue someone posted about that

It is and the car is up to date with recalls.

Marty McFlew · 11-06-2017, 12:41 AM

It has to be a flaw in the build process or a flaw in the metals/materials used otherwise we would be having the same issues. So either its QC or a flaw it the metals used causing wear.

jaysonstuart · 11-06-2017, 12:48 AM

Just bad luck IMO. I know some guys drive their SS like they fricken stole it daily.

TRich2SS · 11-06-2017, 03:21 PM

Sorry to hear that man... sounds like you will be taken care of though since you are still well under warranty and you have not touched your car. Hope you will be back on the road soon!

TRich2SS · 11-06-2017, 03:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jaysonstuart

Just bad luck IMO. I know some guys drive their SS like they fricken stole it daily.

That would be me lol. Ive been FOB and e85 for over 20k miles without a hitch. I track the car, race the car and try to have fun as much as possible. I am at 26k miles now so hopefully anything that would have been messed up would have shown its ugly head by now.

WhiteNight · 11-06-2017, 03:58 PM

Usually stuff like this happens early on. Later on will be normal wear items.

62nalide · 11-07-2017, 12:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WhiteNight

Still waiting to hear the root cause. Talked to the guy who's working on my car. Has good background in machining and engine work. Made me feel better about it.

We chatted a bit about Gen IIII, IV and V motors and he isn't a big fan of the new stuff either. He's thinking a spun bearing. The motor barely turns over so there is something clamping down on the rotating assembly.

These motors are great tech but GM is going to lose a lot of enthusiasts due to the increased complexity and cost of nodding these cars. Staring to hit German car price points.

These Gen Vs are either bulletproof or a complete failure. There is nothing in the middle.

If the guy who's working on your car is saying this I myself would be worried. GM and new platform is a crazy growing market. German cars well all I can say good luck on the performance side of it. Tuning is a major factor on how the car lives. If it is untouched it maybe a lemon and GM will take good care of you. Good luck on this situation hate reading about this, no one needs to go through a headache.

11-02-2017, 03:06 PM	#1
WhiteNight Drives: MB 1SS Join Date: May 2017 Location: Easton, PA Posts: 321	Add another total LT1 failure to the list. My car has 8800 miles on it. Mostly lives on the highway. Haven't had a chance to track it yet. But I do get on it every time I drive. Nothing crazy though. So yesterday on the highway I had some idiot tailgating me for no reason. I don't hog the left lane. I get tired of it and mash the throttle. I was doing about 50 so I believe it downahifted to fourth and off it went. Approaching 6K RPM I heard some light rattling sound out the exhaust. Nothing from the engine bay. So I quickly shift to 8th and let off the gas. As the RPMs drop, I can still hear the rattling. No smoke or smell. I look at my dash and I see the oil pressure needle drop to 0. Engine went to idle. I immediately change lanes to get on the shoulder and within 3 seconds the engine shut down. I get out and look around and don't see or smell anything. I tried to restart and no motion from the engine. Not sure if the starter was even engaging because I didn't hear any clicking. Also there wasn't even a CEL. Haven't heard from the dealer yet. Really curious to see what the culprit was. I'm just grateful I have been holding off nodding. Definitely won't be doing any of that now.

11-02-2017, 06:31 PM	#2
enzia35 Drives: '16 Garnet Red 1SS Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: College Station, TX Posts: 3,449	That sucks. Hopefully GM will take care of you. __________________ '16 Camaro 1SS '18 Miata GT Gone: '01 Camaro, '14 Camaro, '90 Miata

11-05-2017, 10:36 AM	#4
jimmypop13 Drives: 2016 camaro ss Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Spring, TX Posts: 1,127	Damn that sucks. Is your car a '16? Did you take it in for the oil pickup bolt recall? I remember a similar issue someone posted about that __________________ 2016 camaro 2SS hyper blue/Kalahari, A8, MRC, NPP, sunroof, SW headers through axleback, Circle D 3600rpm TC, Pray ported IM/TB, E85 Sold: 2002 Z28, NBM, M6, 460rwhp, 2009 HHR SS RIP : 2002 WS6 Black, A4, 355rwhp

11-02-2017, 06:46 PM	#3
Chutzpah Drives: Wild Cherry LT1 Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 1,973	Wow that does suck, good luck.

11-05-2017, 11:57 AM	#5
Swagger DaWolfOfAllStreets Drives: 17 C Coupe, 17 1LE, 16 Scion iA Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: NJ Posts: 205	Damn... Thats alarming and hopefully its a freak occurrence and more importantly its covered by the warranty

11-05-2017, 07:43 PM	#6
Capt Insaino Drives: Fifty Anniversary Camaro Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Greenwood, Indiana Posts: 82	Another LT1 failure? Is this not common?

11-05-2017, 09:19 PM	#7
WhiteNight Drives: MB 1SS Join Date: May 2017 Location: Easton, PA Posts: 321	Still waiting to hear the root cause. Talked to the guy who's working on my car. Has good background in machining and engine work. Made me feel better about it. We chatted a bit about Gen IIII, IV and V motors and he isn't a big fan of the new stuff either. He's thinking a spun bearing. The motor barely turns over so there is something clamping down on the rotating assembly. These motors are great tech but GM is going to lose a lot of enthusiasts due to the increased complexity and cost of nodding these cars. Staring to hit German car price points. These Gen Vs are either bulletproof or a complete failure. There is nothing in the middle.

11-06-2017, 12:41 AM	#9
Marty McFlew Banned Drives: 17 SuperSport Camaro 6 on the Flo' Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: USA Posts: 1,507	It has to be a flaw in the build process or a flaw in the metals/materials used otherwise we would be having the same issues. So either its QC or a flaw it the metals used causing wear.

11-06-2017, 12:48 AM	#10
jaysonstuart Drives: 2016 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Albany, OR Posts: 684 View My Garage	Just bad luck IMO. I know some guys drive their SS like they fricken stole it daily.

11-06-2017, 03:21 PM	#11
TRich2SS Drives: 2016 Camaro 2SS Summit White Join Date: May 2016 Location: Maryland Posts: 260	Sorry to hear that man... sounds like you will be taken care of though since you are still well under warranty and you have not touched your car. Hope you will be back on the road soon!

11-06-2017, 03:58 PM	#13
WhiteNight Drives: MB 1SS Join Date: May 2017 Location: Easton, PA Posts: 321	Usually stuff like this happens early on. Later on will be normal wear items.

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