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Scott Jones · 06-03-2009, 05:35 PM

I have had my 1LT for just under three weeks and the car has died five times. It always happens when I'm idling or going slow. It has just over a thousand miles on it. Today it happened as I was rounding a corner. I just called and left a message with my dealer to take it in and have it looked at. Anyone else have this problem? My dad said this was normal with a new engine, but I don't think so.

The Dark Knight · 06-03-2009, 05:37 PM

Hmmm...that is odd.

joepitt · 06-03-2009, 05:38 PM

NOT Normal. I don't have mine yet, but I've had plenty of new cars and never had this problem. I have had it with older cars and it was related to the fuel delivery system. Fuel filter, pump, etc. Now with computers onboard who knows. But NOT NORMAL.

9c1ny · 06-03-2009, 05:40 PM

+100000 on the not normal, get it in for service asap

djsnoflake · 06-03-2009, 05:40 PM

Is it a low VIN? Maybe some tuning issues if it happens at idle or slow speeds?

sasquash1984 · 06-03-2009, 05:43 PM

my v6 has 1100 miles no problems mine is also auto that sounds bad

sasquash1984 · 06-03-2009, 05:44 PM

is it stick or auto?

Scott Jones · 06-03-2009, 05:46 PM

Thanks for all the quick responses. Just set up an appointment to have it looked at tomorrow. It is an auto. I did not order it, bought it off the lot. The VIN ends in 04345. I don't know if that's low or not since I didn't order it.

nards444 · 06-03-2009, 05:47 PM

could be the battery cable was never fixed. Does it die, or does it lose total power and quit. If the latter is the case sounds like your battery cable wire hasnt been fixed.

Vash · 06-03-2009, 05:48 PM

There is a roadside assistance I think where they will tow it to the service center if you can't get it there without stalling. Make SURE they send a flatbed and watch them like a hawk.

Otherwise drive it to the dealer. They will need to pull codes and then go from there.

If you have and ODBII code reader you can pull codes yourself. But you really need one with CAN to get more data.

Sounds like a fuel issue with me. Pressure probably dropping off for some reason.

Scott Jones · 06-03-2009, 05:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nards444

could be the battery cable was never fixed. Does it die, or does it lose total power and quit. If the latter is the case sounds like your battery cable wire hasnt been fixed.

Now that I think about it, I believe it loses total power. I thought the battery cable wire issue was only with the SS though?

marcgo2 · 06-03-2009, 05:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nards444

could be the battery cable was never fixed. Does it die, or does it lose total power and quit. If the latter is the case sounds like your battery cable wire hasnt been fixed.

He said it's an LT no an SS.

Take it to the dealer, and document everything just in case.

Vash · 06-03-2009, 05:51 PM

Yea call the dealer and tell em to send a flatbad if electric drops off it's that cable thing prob.

nards444 · 06-03-2009, 05:53 PM

i thought it was all of them. But if you lost total power, not just the engine you have an electrical issue. Make sure the battery cables are tight, and make sure the cables running off the starter are tight. Ive had something like this before and it was as simple as tightining the nut on the starter.

2010SLVRBULIT · 06-03-2009, 05:57 PM

If the battery's hot, then it's the cable. Otherwise, a fuel system issue. Funny, tuners for the V6 mentioned that iniital set-up seemed to be in the rich(er) side..just keep this in mind, for the break-in period..

KoTToN · 06-03-2009, 05:57 PM

maybe the car is searching for 2 more cylinders but faints when it comes up short?

jokes aside u need to take it in because that isnt normal.

Vash · 06-03-2009, 05:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scott Jones

Now that I think about it, I believe it loses total power. I thought the battery cable wire issue was only with the SS though?

Well check for lights and horn if they work it's fuel. If they don't it's electric.

marodude · 06-03-2009, 05:59 PM

That sux man!

Sorry for your troubles.
Have had mine about a week and so far

its slammin'

82RS2010SS · 06-03-2009, 06:00 PM

Just the 8`s I thought the problem was with

MontyCarlo · 06-03-2009, 06:02 PM

When it dies, can you start it right up again?

KoTToN · 06-03-2009, 06:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 82RS2010SS

Just the 8`s I thought the problem was with

Gentry78 · 06-03-2009, 06:03 PM

sounds like electrical to me, i have had that happen to me

check the cables then battery, and alt

PQ · 06-03-2009, 06:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KoTToN

maybe the car is searching for 2 more cylinders but faints when it comes up short?

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Scott Jones · 06-03-2009, 06:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MontyCarlo

When it dies, can you start it right up again?

Yes.

Just out of curiosity, how can I find out if my VIN is low or not? It ends in 04345.

2SSJIM · 06-03-2009, 06:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scott Jones

Yes.

Just out of curiosity, how can I find out if my VIN is low or not? It ends in 04345.

The lower VINs he was referring to are below 2500. But do let us all know what the final issue turns out to be.

06-03-2009, 05:35 PM	#1
Scott Jones Drives: Black 2010 1LT Join Date: May 2009 Location: Indiana Posts: 35 View My Garage	Engine Keeps Dying I have had my 1LT for just under three weeks and the car has died five times. It always happens when I'm idling or going slow. It has just over a thousand miles on it. Today it happened as I was rounding a corner. I just called and left a message with my dealer to take it in and have it looked at. Anyone else have this problem? My dad said this was normal with a new engine, but I don't think so.

06-03-2009, 05:37 PM	#2
The Dark Knight SoCal C5 Family Member Drives: 2009 Pontiac G8 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Upland, Ca Posts: 1,563	Hmmm...that is odd. __________________

06-03-2009, 05:38 PM	#3
joepitt Drives: 2010 LT2 Camaro, 2008 Enclave Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Maryland Posts: 380	NOT Normal. I don't have mine yet, but I've had plenty of new cars and never had this problem. I have had it with older cars and it was related to the fuel delivery system. Fuel filter, pump, etc. Now with computers onboard who knows. But NOT NORMAL. __________________ It's HERE! 2LT/RS, Auto, Red Jewel Tint, Tan Interior, polished aluminum wheels Past highlights: 1969 Chevy Malibu, 1972 Plymouth 'Cuda, 1972 Pontiac GTO, 1979 Turbo Buick Century. 'See the USA in your Chevrolet...' Dinah Shore, 1952: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KGZvQoPxhNs

06-03-2009, 05:40 PM	#4
9c1ny Drives: 2010 2SS Join Date: May 2009 Location: Buffalo NY Posts: 456	+100000 on the not normal, get it in for service asap __________________

06-03-2009, 05:43 PM	#6
sasquash1984 Mike Drives: 2010 black camaro 6spd auto Join Date: May 2009 Location: North Richland Hills tx Posts: 135 View My Garage	my v6 has 1100 miles no problems mine is also auto that sounds bad __________________ 2010 black camaro auto LT1 19 in' polished rims with the sun roof oh yeah giggy giggy goo

06-03-2009, 05:44 PM	#7
sasquash1984 Mike Drives: 2010 black camaro 6spd auto Join Date: May 2009 Location: North Richland Hills tx Posts: 135 View My Garage	is it stick or auto? __________________ 2010 black camaro auto LT1 19 in' polished rims with the sun roof oh yeah giggy giggy goo

06-03-2009, 05:46 PM	#8
Scott Jones Drives: Black 2010 1LT Join Date: May 2009 Location: Indiana Posts: 35 View My Garage	Thanks for all the quick responses. Just set up an appointment to have it looked at tomorrow. It is an auto. I did not order it, bought it off the lot. The VIN ends in 04345. I don't know if that's low or not since I didn't order it.

06-03-2009, 05:47 PM	#9
nards444 Drives: 1SS/RS Black Join Date: May 2009 Location: New york Posts: 1,413 View My Garage	could be the battery cable was never fixed. Does it die, or does it lose total power and quit. If the latter is the case sounds like your battery cable wire hasnt been fixed. __________________ 1SS/RS Black, CGM stripes, polished Rims, Tinted windows 1100: 5/12 2000: 5/18 2500: 5/19 3000: 5/21 3100: 6/6 3300: 6/6 3400: 6/13 3800: 6/22 4000: 6/22 4150: 6/22 4B00: 6/22 5000: 6/27 6000: 6/30

06-03-2009, 05:48 PM	#10
Vash Drives: 00 Blazer Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 5,152	There is a roadside assistance I think where they will tow it to the service center if you can't get it there without stalling. Make SURE they send a flatbed and watch them like a hawk. Otherwise drive it to the dealer. They will need to pull codes and then go from there. If you have and ODBII code reader you can pull codes yourself. But you really need one with CAN to get more data. Sounds like a fuel issue with me. Pressure probably dropping off for some reason.

06-03-2009, 05:51 PM	#13
Vash Drives: 00 Blazer Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 5,152	Yea call the dealer and tell em to send a flatbad if electric drops off it's that cable thing prob.

06-03-2009, 05:53 PM	#14
nards444 Drives: 1SS/RS Black Join Date: May 2009 Location: New york Posts: 1,413 View My Garage	i thought it was all of them. But if you lost total power, not just the engine you have an electrical issue. Make sure the battery cables are tight, and make sure the cables running off the starter are tight. Ive had something like this before and it was as simple as tightining the nut on the starter. __________________ 1SS/RS Black, CGM stripes, polished Rims, Tinted windows 1100: 5/12 2000: 5/18 2500: 5/19 3000: 5/21 3100: 6/6 3300: 6/6 3400: 6/13 3800: 6/22 4000: 6/22 4150: 6/22 4B00: 6/22 5000: 6/27 6000: 6/30

06-03-2009, 05:57 PM	#15
2010SLVRBULIT Drives: 2010SIM Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: SOUTHWEST Posts: 1,417 View My Garage	If the battery's hot, then it's the cable. Otherwise, a fuel system issue. Funny, tuners for the V6 mentioned that iniital set-up seemed to be in the rich(er) side..just keep this in mind, for the break-in period..

06-03-2009, 05:57 PM	#16
KoTToN Drives: 2005 SilveradoSS AWD Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Orange County -CA Posts: 426	maybe the car is searching for 2 more cylinders but faints when it comes up short? jokes aside u need to take it in because that isnt normal.

06-03-2009, 05:59 PM	#18
marodude Drives: 2010 2LT/RS RJT Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS Posts: 47	Trouble? That sux man! Sorry for your troubles. Have had mine about a week and so far its slammin'

06-03-2009, 06:00 PM	#19
82RS2010SS Drives: 2010 2SS Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: oshawa Posts: 28	Just the 8`s I thought the problem was with

06-03-2009, 06:02 PM	#20
MontyCarlo Drives: 2LT/RS auto IBM, '03 Grand Am Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Cedar Rapids, IA Posts: 1,015	When it dies, can you start it right up again? __________________ FAQs: 1. No, I do not have any strong opinions about the Monte Carlo. 2. Yes, I know what my name looks like. 3. Yes, but the medication helps immensely. 2LT/RS IBM/gray #21,895 ordered April 21st, delivered July 3rd

06-03-2009, 06:03 PM	#22
Gentry78 HOOK'EM Drives: 97 c1500/92 olds Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 5,263	sounds like electrical to me, i have had that happen to me check the cables then battery, and alt

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