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really awful- Crashes / Fires:
- 2 / 1
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 2 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 62,877 miles
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My 2010 Chevy Camaro has a check engine light for a code P0008 which is an engine preformace bank 1 code. It is affecting my acceleration. I have noticed with other General Motors vehicles that have the 3.6L V6 have thrown this code for a timing chain issue around 100,000 miles and I belive other makes and models have been recalled for this issue and was concerned that it could be unsafe. I also wanted to know why this has not already been recalled on this make and model but has on others. If you could look in to this that would be great. Thank you
- Urbana, IN, USA
P008 code. Timing chain issues. If this fails and the engine seizes while driving, all of us Camaro owners could be in accidents. Death could even occured. I bought my 2010 Camaro February of 2016. I'm am the 2nd owner and only put 66K miles on the engine. 85% to and from work. I've replaced everything possible to get rid of the P008 code but it's still there. You have recalled other vehicles with this issue why not us Camaro owners? please help is!
- Fostoria, OH, USA
When I go to put gas in my car when I go to start it. It doesn't wanna start the car will turn over and sputter and won't start you turn it off and it will still be sputtering on it's on with the ignition off than after min it stops than U go to crank it again does same but you haft to put the peddle to floor to get it to level out you can't pump gas running it makes a wired noise from the the gas tank... it is at gas stations when this happens and sometimes on highway will sputter...even sitting a red lights...driving
- Jefferson City, TN, USA
The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Camaro. The contact stated that while driving, the interior lights in the vehicle flickered. In addition, the front headlamps also flickered. The contact also stated that the check engine warning light remained illuminated while driving which caused the vehicle to drive rough. The vehicle was taken to simpson Chevrolet located at 10150 trask ave, garden grove, ca 92843, and the ECU was reset however, the failure persisted. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 37,000.
- Anaheim, CA, USA
The timing chain stretched and is failing. Dealer admits this is a known issue and that other model cars with same engine have been recalled for replacements. Although it's a know issue dealer is charging $2000 for the replacement of the timing chain with the one Chevrolet switch to in the next model year Camaro as they were aware of the issue.
- Elkins Park, PA, USA
All factory maintenance was completed at a factory service provider, on or before recommended time/mileage. At 58K+/- miles driving at approximately 35mph engine suffered catastrophic failure due to timing chain failure, causing engine to seize, car lost all power steering, power brakes while entering a turn resulting in nearly running over pedestrians otherwise walking safely on the side of the street. GM has recalled other vehicles with same engine but not the V6 Camaro for a timing chain failure.
- Middle River, MD, USA
Engine code P008, timing chain replacement required at 75,000 mile, approximately a $2000 replacement cost, many other vehicles with the exact same engine has had recalls for this problem, check engine does not allow this vehicle to pass California smog, registration of the vehicle cannot be completed, local dealers not helpful, engine could seize if the timing chain assembly fails cause accidents resulting in injury or death.
- Bakersfield, CA, USA
Had new timing chain added with oil change engine locked up. Insurance won't, help. Place I bought the car won't help
- Auburn, GA, USA
The 2010 Camaro with the 3.6L llt model engine has premature timing chain issues. These chains are stretching out and causing performance issues and causing engine failure. My vehicle gave me a decreased engine power warning while I was driving on the highway and decreased my speed dramatically. I had to floor the gas peddle to keep it above 40 mph in a 65 mph speed limit. It was a very dangerous situation. I had the engine light diagnosed and was told it was a worn timing chain and that 2 camshafts were now out of alignment. GM has recalled almost all other vehicles with the same engine and timing chain for this issue. They have also discontinued use off the chain itself and sell a different model for replacement. But they refuse to recall the 2010 Camaro for this issue so the only option is to replace their defective product with the newer one out of pocket.
- Lafayette, IN, USA
I have the 2010 Camaro V6, with only 67,700 miles. Like too many others, the check engine light came on and it gave a P0008 error code for premature timing chain wear. Why hasn't GM issued a recall for the Camaro with this engine when they've issued a recall for nearly all other vehicles with this engine"!" I should not be facing an estimate of over $2,000 to replace the timing chain with only 67,200 miles!
- Martinsville, IN, USA
I was driving home one day and the car no longer wanted to go so I slowly and carefully rolled down a hill and went into the parking lot the car no longer wanted to start I thought it was the battery or the alternator so I changed both I even checked my oil to make sure I was good on that end I ended up getting the car towed back to the house the mechanic checked it out and no codes were popping up the car was stationary and ran but I tried to go down the street and it just stopped then the area around made some strange noises and the mechanic said it might be the engine I then took it the shop and I was told it's the engine I just didnt not know what the issue was it's a 2010 Camaro 6 cylinder with a 3.6 llt engine and many people have had issues with it but I don't know if Chevy ever did anything about it it was on a city street when it stopped its just been sitting since it went bad and the 2012 and up models engine cost around $1700 but the 2010's engine costs over $3000 many people state that it's more expensive because of how many peoples engines have gone bad and it's usually around 100K miles it's was always serviced and when it would stop the steering wheel would lock up and would not want to start
- Sapulpa, OK, USA
The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Camaro. While driving 60 mph, the engine seized and the vehicle failed to restart. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the timing gear needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 106,000.
- Bloomingdale, GA, USA
The timing chain needed to be replaced at only 100,000 miles. Garage stated that it was so bad that engine could have failed and ignited a flame in the engine.
- Perrineville, NJ, USA
The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Camaro. The contact stated that the reduce engine power indicator illuminated while driving 60 mph. The failure occurred several times while driving various speeds. The contact stated that the battery was replaced once as a possible cause of the failure. The contact was able to coast the vehicle onto the road shoulder. Once the vehicle was restarted, it operated normally. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 114,000.
- Oklahoma City, OK, USA
The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Camaro. While the contact was driving on a major highway, there was a drastic reduction in speed without warning. The vehicle was taken to deacon jones Chevrolet (1115A N brightleaf blvd, smithfield, nc 27577, (919) 934-8101) where it was diagnosed that the timing chain needed to be replaced and the vehicle was out of warranty. The contact was uncertain if the failure was related to the manufacturer service campaign: 12-06-01-009E Apr 14 (engine - timing chain kits and chain guide replacement). The vehicle was not repaired and was parked at the contac'ts residence due to the failure. The manufacturer was notified and did not assist. The approximate failure mileage was 57,000.
- Pottsville, NC, USA
Earlier in 2018, the car was intermittently throwing a P008 code and check engine light with no noticeable difference in the mileage or running. It would come on, then go off for weeks. Oil was changed every 3-5000 miles. Now the light is on and will not go off, showing only the same code of P008. I can not pass yearly state emission inspections with the check engine light on. The local GM shop indicated that the code means that I need a new timing chain. I have the 3.6 liter motor with 92000 miles. For other GM models with this issue and the 3.6 L motor, GM extended their warranty and covered the cost of replacing the timing belt, but they excluded the Camaro. I have received estimated costs of 1200 to 2100 to replace the timing chain. This cost is more money than I have, but I may not have a choice. I do not want to be on the road when the timing chain breaks and I am in the middle of interstate traffic.
- Landenberg, PA, USA
While driving my 2010 Chevy Camaro ss on the interstate home from work all of a sudden I lost power all my interior lights and dashboard warning lights started to flash on and off car would surge then lose power than surge lose power steering was very difficult had no brakes merged over to the shoulder to try to get into a safe position and was calling nine-one-one when I noticed smoke coming out of the left front compartment of the Camaro under the hood and then the smoke turn to a rust burnt looking color and then noticed that the hood was starting to banned from the heat underneath it and at this time I tried to get out of the vehicle but the electrical system was burnt and had to use a pair of pliers to open up the door lock because my interior door locks would not function got out of the car called nine-one-one and within 5 minutes there was flames coming up from underneath the hood the hood kind of popped open and flames took over the whole front of the car and the engine compartment fire truck of course got the fire out but the car was a total loss
- Layton, UT, USA
I have the V6 2010 Camaro and like many others that I have researched on the web have the P0008 error code for premature timing chain wear that started at around 80K miles. There has been a recall issued on just about every other car that has this engine in it. It is ridiculous that GM would not issue it on this car as well full on knowing that this would have the same problem.
- Springfield, IL, USA
The GM 6.2L ls engine has a serious defect with the valve train that causes the engine to drop valves into the cylinder, and lock up the engine while driving. The fuel management system that makes the engine operate on less cylinders while at cruising speeds, causes the lifters to stick. This results in excessive clearance between the valve and rocker arm, and the beating action knocks the keepers out. When this happens, the valve drops into the cylinder, and the engine locks up. This primarily happens while driving at highway speeds, which results in loss of steering, loss of brakes, and in cases like mine with a manual transmission, when the engine locks up, the rear wheels also lock up, and the vehicle slides out of control. This happened, it was raining, on a straight stretch of divided 4 lane, at 55mph, which caused the vehicle to slide off the road, and only because it was on a Saturday morning and there was very limited traffic, we were not injured or killed. I special ordered this vehicle from GM, it was serviced only at the dealership it was purchased, and was treated with extreme care from day one. Being that the warranty had expired, the dealership made an estimate that it will take $8,200 to replace the engine, and it only had 51,000 miles at the time. After this happened to mine, I have found that this situation is a very common occurrence with the 6.2L ls engines. GM has done nothing but turn their backs to millions of customers who are driving a vehicle that can lose steering, brakes, and control of the vehicle, at anytime while driving at speeds of 60+mph. This is a major safety issue to not just the people driving these vehicles, but anyone who is driving near one of these vehicles when this occurs. GM needs to be accountable for the safety of their customers, and the general public.
- Powell, TN, USA
- Portland, OR, USA