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

MC · 07-13-2009, 10:07 PM

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

dad · 07-13-2009, 10:10 PM

Poor Chevy, that breaks my heart.

kdo2milger · 07-13-2009, 10:12 PM

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Originally Posted by MC@MYGTR

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

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

theDreamer · 07-13-2009, 10:14 PM

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.

kdo2milger · 07-13-2009, 10:16 PM

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Originally Posted by theDreamer

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!?!

theDreamer · 07-13-2009, 10:18 PM

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Originally Posted by kdo2milger

WTF!?!

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.

AK370Z · 07-13-2009, 10:19 PM

wow..that sucks

. Hopefully GM will fix this problem ASAP.

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

theDreamer · 07-13-2009, 10:20 PM

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

SMJane_Again · 07-13-2009, 11:24 PM

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

S.

CrownR426 · 07-13-2009, 11:28 PM

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?!

edeeZee · 07-14-2009, 01:10 AM

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Originally Posted by theDreamer

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

too

ssqpolo · 07-14-2009, 01:12 AM

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

CrownR426 · 07-14-2009, 05:03 AM

Bumble Bee wasn't american made, he was an alien remember?!

Greg · 07-14-2009, 06:25 AM

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Originally Posted by AK370Z

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

1st year bugs probably but I don't think GM can ill afford such traditions anymore.

bigaudiofanat · 07-14-2009, 09:38 AM

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Originally Posted by dad

Poor Chevy, that breaks my heart.

LMAO ya me to

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theDreamer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 30,879 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 4210	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. __________________ theDreamer's Z // Fast Intentions // Uprev // GTM // HKS // TEIN theDreamer's Silvia // URAS // GREDDY Houston Zs // Facebook // Twitter // Instagram

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theDreamer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 30,879 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 4210	Great tag line, "Nissan delivers," next to a failing camaro.... __________________ theDreamer's Z // Fast Intentions // Uprev // GTM // HKS // TEIN theDreamer's Silvia // URAS // GREDDY Houston Zs // Facebook // Twitter // Instagram

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CrownR426 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: South Korea Posts: 4,676 Drives: Manual Rep Power: 848	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?! __________________ Love + Hardwork + Passion RIP SVTRacer

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