Chevrolet Camaro overheating problems

Filed Jun 27, 2025 · Engine · CA

The component that failed is the 8-speed automatic transmission and torque converter on my 2016 Chevrolet Camaro SS. The system experienced shuddering, slipping, and overheating, leading to unsafe driving conditions. The defective parts are no longer available for inspection because they are being replaced through a dealership service center, but the vehicle and records of prior repairs are available upon request. My safety and the safety of others were put at risk because the transmission caused hesitation, loss of power during acceleration, and unpredictable shifting. This created dangerous situations in traffic where the car failed to respond as expected. The problem has been confirmed and reproduced by authorized GM dealers during multiple visits. They have identified overheating and failure codes related to the transmission and torque converter. The vehicle has been inspected by the manufacturer’s authorized service center (Chevrolet dealer) but not by police or insurance representatives. There were warning symptoms before the failure, including: Noticeable shuddering during acceleration Hard shifting, particularly in lower gears Transmission overheating codes detected by the dealership These symptoms first appeared at approximately 35000 miles and have recurred despite prior repairs under warranty.

Filed May 3, 2025 · Electrical · KY

The transmission temperature sensor has gone bad in my 2016 Camaro ss with 6.2L engine, GM has recalled thousands of 2016 vehicles with this very issue, these transmissions have enough issues as it is, and GM knows it’s an issue or they wouldn’t have already recalled all those other 2016 vehicles. It can cause damage to the already fragile/finicky transmission in the 2016 models and other years, causing overheating of the transmission and causing the car to go into limp mode, and in my case it didn’t even throw a check engine light, I took my car to a mechanic about a different concern and he told me and showed me the code, he cleared it out and It immediately came back and still no check engine light.it’s a P0711 code, faulty/dead transmission temperature sensor. My car isn’t acting right shifting and I’ve noticed other issues, but is it that sensor or is it one of the many other issues with the 8L45 and 8L90 transmissions? So if that sensor is an issue in many other 8L90 transmissions why do they think it’s not an issue in the Camaro? You can go on any GM related forum and read all the complaints for this issue, and there are recalls about it for other GM vehicles but not Camaro. And it’s not a cheap repair, and it depends on which wiring harness that in the car to how much of the transmission has to be taken apart to repair the issue.

Filed Sep 27, 2023 · Engine · 38,300 miles · TX

The contact owns a 2020 Chevrolet Camaro. The contact stated that while driving at 65 MPH, the vehicle was overheating, and the coolant gauge was stuck in the cold region. The contact heard an abnormal sound after the vehicle was turned off. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to be diagnosed by an independent mechanic. The contact was informed that the thermostat had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 38,300.

Filed Jan 28, 2020 · Body, Engine · GA

Coolant leaking from the water pump area and the water pump area and the water outlet that sits above the water pump. Timing cover gasket: the front cover is leaking oil. Major problem is the back signal lights. Major problems is the trunk leaking water and bulb sockets are getting corroded. Both the rear tail lamps have water in them and have damaged the sockets for the outer bulbs. Needs both tail lamps and harnesses replaced. This could cause rear end accidents on the hwy. I have documents from dan vaden chevrolet 912‑925‑9393 (mr[xxx]) and general motors corporate office in michigan, executive office (mr. [xxx]) 12/30/2019 concerning these issues. Water tunnels in the trunk manufacture designed by general motors. Vehicle on city streets and highways (the problems with water /tunnels/ signal lights since 2012 manufacture designed.) *js *js information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Dec 30, 2019 · Electrical, Lights · 65,000 miles · CA

The stereo has a "short" as determined by my local dealer. The local dealer also informed me that this is a "well known issue" for this generation of camaros. The issue causes the stereo and all connected systems to short, turn off, then turn back on. During each cycle of this process a loud pop comes from the stereo speakers that is similar to a balloon popping in close proximity to an individual. Currently this will wither happen once after startup with the radio not turning back on for the duration of the trip, or will happen repeatedly during the duration of the drive. In the situation where the radio shorts and stays off for the remainder of the drive, none of the audio warnings for the car will work while stereo is shorted out. This includes but is not limited to seat belt warnings, low fuel warnings, door ajar warnings, reverse gear notification (manual transmission), engine overheat warning, power steering warning, transmission overheat warning, parking lamp notification, headlamp notification, parking break warning, ABS warning, blinker chime. The popping sound made by the radio while it is shorting can be very distracting while driving and there is no way to turn it off. It can also be unexpected and startling and may cause reactions from the driver. While the radio is shorted out the audio chime for the blinker does not work. There have been several instances where the blinker's audio chime was not operative for the entire time the vehicle was running. In the manual transmission vehicle the reverse gear audio notification does not operate when the radio is shorted. This can cause a driver to unexpectedly place the vehicle in reverse when attempting to quickly shift to 1st gear. In normal operation the vehicle emits a notification sound when the vehicle is placed into reverse along with a r displayed on the gauge cluster.

Filed Jan 29, 2019 · Engine · 73,416 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet camaro. While driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle overheated and the "engine power reduced" and "car overheating turn off engine" warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to bryner chevrolet (located at 1750 the fairway, jenkintown, pa 19046, (215) 402-7267) to be diagnosed, but the mechanic was unable to reproduce the failure. The contact was informed that until the check engine indicator illuminated again, the mechanic would be unable to offer a repair. After several days, the check engine indicator illuminated and the vehicle was taken back to the dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the water pump needed to be replaced. The water pump was replaced; however, the failure recurred. The contact was also informed that the thermostat needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 73,416.

Filed Jan 21, 2018 · Engine · 96,000 miles · TX

Vehicle overheating resulting in shutdown - I've taken the vehicle into 2 gm dealerships who first replaced the water pump and flushed the system after the vehicle stranded me in the middle of a highway intersection. When I came to a stop I heard the fans startup and the temperature rose to 250f+ in about 30 seconds and initiated an engine shutoff procedure, which cuts off all power to the car. At that point I was dead in an intersection of a very busy highway. This happens without warning and does not initiate a event to the car's computer. The gm dealer said they consider an overheating event a notice and not a warning event so it is not recorded on the cars computer even though it causes the car to be shutdown. This has occurred 2 times in the 6 months and I have replaced the water pump, radiator pressure cap, flushed the system all on advice from the gm dealer to correct for this problem without success. The second time this occurred was driving on a highway and the vehicle lost power as I got to a border checkpoint resulting in me being stranded on the highway for an 1.5 hours waiting for a tow truck. I had the car towed to a another gm dealer who told me there is nothing wrong with the car. They don't seen to know what is causing the issue as they are unable to replicate the issue when I bring the car into them and there is no event for them to track.

Filed Jul 15, 2016 · Transmission, Wheels · 19,000 miles · NJ

Purchased the car 4/2015 new - 5/6 I was driving my car when it started to shake and vibrate. I pulled over and it stopped . I brought it straight to the deal and it had a diagnostic code for engine misfire - no problem with car since that day 5/6. On 5/9 I was driving home from school and I pulled onto my home street and the car light came on transmission overheat - the car completley shut down and I could not start it again. I towed it to the dealer. - I was told the transmision was stuck in between 1st and 2nd gear and the transmission was completey fried - burned - melted - not 1 report on the diagnostic not 1 warning until it just stopped dead in the road. If I had been driving on the highway I would have been killed for the car just shutting down - and never started again - tires are pitted and bald - every 2 weeks I rec'd notice to put air in back tires from the day of purchase the air in back tires always neeeded air. Dealership and gm have deemed the warranty voided and will not replace the transmission or worn tires on a 1 yr old car - how can a transmission burn out in 3 days?? It had just had a diagnostics done at the dealership on 5/6 when the engine malfunctioned- I was told it was a misfire!!! And then 3 days later on 5/9 the transmission was burned out ???- mechanic said it was stuck in between 1st and 2nd gears??? How can that happen if I only drive in automatic?? How come there was no warnings about the slip in gears as well?? Or a warning about the overheating of the transmission before it melted?

Filed Jun 11, 2015 · Seats, Steering · 138 miles · TX

Purchased on 2/14/15-2 days after purchased car seat began squeaking & driver seat cushion frame replaced. 2 weeks later the car was having steering issues & popping noise while driving. The car was service on 3/10/15 & replaced propeller shaft flange nut, clean & apply thread adjusted rear camber on rr and rear toe adjusted rf camber & adjusted front toe. On 3/16/15, car was serviced due to cracking noise from underneath & the differential carrier drain or plug replacement was made; in addition added friction modifier to rear differential to reduce noise, on this repair attempt I was also given a new 2015 camaro which also had squeaking noise coming from the passenger which I informed mac haik of and they stated they needed to check all vehicles to see if this was an issue. On 3/27/15, car made knocking noise on stopping & take off the car was driving with gm tech brian who heard the same noise coming from the front of car. Per repair order it stated that the noise was not able to be duplicated, however was advised by techs that all suspension was taken down & placed back together, swooshing noise that I hear when backing up both were not able to be duplicated per mac haik. On 5/5/15, the radiator hose came loose per the repair order clamps were not placed on properly. I have all records of speaking with gm reps as well as mac haik reps and to no avail was I able to get help. I have an attorney as of today and gm was giving one final attempt to make the car right on 5/21/15 for all issues with the car: swooshing noise, cluncking noise while driving, wobbling noise when driving at 50mph or more, clicking noise when putting car in gear, car smells of overheat, on left turn heard a loud spring popping noise from car. The car was giving back to me on 5/22/15, and per the tech there was not repaired, simply just looked at.

Filed Jan 5, 2015 · Engine · 79,435 miles · TX

I noticed coolant leaking into passenger floorboard. The car was taken into the dealership and it was diagnosed with a leaking heater core. I started doing some research and found that several other camaro owners have had this same issue, and during my research found a gm technical service bulletin for this heater core failure. (# pip-5457a) the dealership is wanting to charge for the new heater core, a windshield and labor.