Camaro Transmission failures from.... launch control...imagine that
 

BREAKING: Early Camaro SS manual transmission failures reported, factory hold issued


Sporadic reports have begun popping up in the Camaro5 forums about issues with V8-powered SS models equipped with the manual transmission. It seems that doing a hard launch or using the launch control system occasionally results in a broken output shaft, a serious failure that will most likely leave the car immobile and in need of repair. We spoke with General Motors spokesman Adam Dennison about the problem and, as this is being written, a factory hold has been put on deliveries of manual transmission V8 Camaros while Chevrolet engineering teams investigate the problem.

Based on the reports, the transmission issues may not be related to the launch control system as the failures seem to happen whether or not launch control is engaged. The Camaro SS uses the Tremec 6060 six-speed gearbox – the same transmission fitted to the Dodge Viper, Mustang GT500, Corvette Z06 and other performance cars – so this is likely a manufacturing issue with a batch of gearboxes.

Dennison told Autoblog that an engineering meeting is being held this evening to identify the cause and establish a timing for the fix – and a recall seems likely. In the meantime, if you have a manual model Camaro SS, you might want to go easy on the launches for now – and if you have one ordered, you'll have to wait a bit longer

Poor Chevy, that breaks my heart.

wow, lol...i almost bought the ss instead of the z...

This is not the only issue, I have a co-worker who is in love with Mustangs and apparently someone on the forum he views has been keeping a list of "on going Camaro issues." Lets just say the first two weeks I viewed the list it was around 30+ threads of issues, from transmission failures, full electrical failures, body cracking, down to instrument panels not working.

WTF!?!:shakes head:

The way I see it, it is many people being very picky but still having some very large issues. I have seen nine camaros in the past two weeks on the road and I would be there are many many more in town. Now what is the actual percent of these issues against the overall sales? Though GM is not doing themselves any good by having these problems.

wow..that sucks :(. Hopefully GM will fix this problem ASAP.



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on the other hand, Nissan def knows where to place their ADs :bowrofl: :icon17: :bowrofl:

Great tag line, "Nissan delivers," next to a failing camaro....:D

Would the extra 600lbs the Camaro carries over the 'Vette/ 400bs over the Viper have anything to do with it?

S.

This made my day! HAHA!
Okay, well I'd be hella pissed if I were a Camaro owner...
They should've listened to us during our debates!
Yeah sure the camaro is cheaper but where's that quality at now snitches?!

:icon18: too

u know. karma is a BIATCH!!!!!!! although the new bumble bee did look good. thats why we dont buy american

Bumble Bee wasn't american made, he was an alien remember?!
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1st year bugs probably but I don't think GM can ill afford such traditions anymore.

:rofl2::icon18: LMAO ya me to:wtf2:

LOL this is GM were talking about they wont

it boiled down to the camaro and the z for me...i do like the look of the camaro and dropping from a v8 to a v6, i definately appreciate the muscle car hp and sound v8s provide. I am glad and satisfied with my decision to go with the z, it actually gets way better gas mileage than the mach did. the z feels as fast if not faster than the mach and has a very euro sound and feel to me, its growing on me more and more each day. eventually i'll get hfc's and catback to open er up...crazy as it sounds but the brakes on the z are one of my most favorite things about the z.
did i mention "z" too many times :)

funny...i haven't seen one on the road yet. on the other hand, i've seen a hand full of 370's and then some. guess we know what the favorite here is.:tup:

man, its totally opposite here...i've only seen a grand total of ONE other 370z here in this area...and ive seen a handful of camaros and a sh!t ton of mustangs...

on the other hand there are a lot and i mean a lot of 350z's around...

yeah ive seen like 5-6 camaros so far and maybe 2 370z

I've seen 2 Zs and no Camaros

Are they selling the Camaro in Canada?♠

I have only seen 2 370z and a lot of 2010 Camaro’s both the SS and the V6. I guess Texan's like their muscle cars, because I have also seen a few 2010 Mustangs and a lot of new Challengers.

It shows how rare a 370z is around here, when I take my 370z out I get a lot of looks from people in other vehicles probably because it’s the first time they have seen it on the road.

As far as the transmission failures go I really hope GM gets this fixed. But I have a 2008 Trail Blazer SS (Stock: 390hp LS2 Engine 4.10 4spd) that is notorious for transmission failures as well. I have 35,500 on it so far with no troubles; this would be considered a good transmission because it has made 35,500 (Yes it’s Sad, but true). Some owners on the TrailBlazerSS Forum have fried their transmission with only 6000 miles it really is a hit or miss. I believe this is happening because of the BIG engines they’re stuffing into a vehicle that weigh almost 5000lbs, something is bound to pop!

On the other hand the 370z’s 7AT is awesome quick snapping shifts in manual mode and nice smooth shifts in (D). Nissan has built the car to handle much more horse power (Its Solid). It seems GM built the TBSS and with this news above the Camaro SS to barely handle the stock power delivered. Now the LS2 and LS3 engines are great, they just need to make sure the transmissions can handle the power and weight.

Edit:
Looks like the OP article includes the halt of production.

Have not seen to many 2010 mustangs, but give it time and they will be all over the place. Wonder if the camaro will be around for more than one year after all of these issues.

I give the Camaro 2-3 years tops. The Mustang will outsell it like always. I've been seeing lots of 2010s on the road lately.

I think this is a very accurate statement for the area of Texas I live in as well. There are a handful of 350z's around, 1 GTR, and no 370z's yet. Yet I can't drive 3 miles without seeing a Mustang (new or old) and have begun seeing more and more Cameros and Challengers. Maybe once college gets back in a 370z will show up.

On the topic of all these Camero issues, I'm kinda sad they didn't get a lot of them ironed out before releasing the vehicle. I think it's a good looking car and would hate to see it go under because they rushed it out the door.

I want to see the American car companies get their **** together and produce some high quality machines that are competitive.

I NJ I have seen at least 6 camaros and 1 370Z that was in my drive LOL

no idea, never really had a reason to check

I've seen a red, blue with white strips and black camaro.
And of course they all tailgated me and just floored infront of me sortly after.
I don't need to prove anything!

well played...:tiphat: