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Is the timing chain on a 2010 Camaro bad?

Is the timing chain on a 2010 Camaro bad?

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. The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Camaro. The contact stated that the reduce engine power indicator illuminated while driving 60 mph.

Are there any recalls on the 2010 Camaro?

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.

Why is my 2010 Camaro engine not working?

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.

What kind of engine does a Chevy Camaro have?

GM 3.6L V6 LFX Engine Specs Type: 3.6L V6 E85 Applications: Impala (except PZEV), SRX, Caprice, Lacr Chevrolet Camaro Coupe and Convertible: 323 hp (241kW) @ 6800 SAE Certified Chevrolet Caprice Police Patrol Vehicle 301 hp (225kW) @ 6700 SAE Certified

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. The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Camaro. The contact stated that the reduce engine power indicator illuminated while driving 60 mph.

Is there a recall on the GM Camaro V6?

You have selected 0 posts. I just got a “Customer Satisfaction Program” letter from GM stating that GM’s 3.6 liter V6 (the engine used in the Camaro, Saturn Outlook, LaCrosse, Cadillac CTS, and several other cars) is showing premature wear of the timing chain.

Are there any problems with the 2010 Chevy Camaro?

A simple search online of 2010 Chevy Camaro timing chain results in an extreme amount of complaints with the 2010 Chevy Camaro having the worst problems compared to other Chevrolet products, with the #1 problem resulting in complaints of the premature timing chain wear.

What happens when a Camaro engine locks up?

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.

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