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GM's much awaited 2010 Chevrolet Camaro has only been on dealership floors for a few weeks but the car has already suffered its first recall due to an exposed power cable. The issue lies in the V8 Camaro's battery, which in some cars has been experiencing short circuits due to the exposed cable. The V6 models are unaffected.

The faulty battery may prevent the Camaro from starting up, cut off power during driving, or even spark a fire in the engine compartment. GM is warning all Camaro drivers not to drive their vehicles and that dealers will provide courtesy vehicles until the cars have been repaired.

In the meantime, owners can opt for a temporary fix by wrapping the affected cable in special electrical tape, which can be done at most dealerships. Otherwise, they will have to wait until GM comes up with a permanent fix for the problem.

The news doesn't bode well for one of GM's most anticipated cars of the year, especially with the carmaker announcing recently that is ramping production of the rejuvenated muscle car to meet demand. Furthermore, there are claims the car’s front bracket can suffer minor cracks when the car is taken up to speeds in excess of 155mph, however, GM is yet to confirm if this is a widespread issue or just an isolated one.
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Comments (17)

  1. ma_dougo1807 avatar dougo1807 Posted: 5/7/2009 5:45pm PDT

    And they wonder why people aren't buying American cars anymore. The quality is gone!
     
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  2. ma_LisaV avatar LisaV Posted: 5/7/2009 10:59pm PDT

    Do they have the know-how to build the Chevy Volt?
     
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  3. ma_www.mywheelsonwalls.com avatar www.mywheelsonwalls.com Posted: 5/8/2009 12:44am PDT

    Come on guys this is no different than what goes un-reported with the imports. It is however unfortunate timing considering how big of a spot light GM is currently under and as usual there are those that grab their "pitch forks" and stab a man when he's down!!!

    http://www.leftlanenews.com/honda-recalls-2009-odyssey-vans.html

    Personally I'd rather have a short which may lead to a fire rather than no bloody brakes in something that holds my whole family!!!!
     
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  4. ma_dougo1807 avatar dougo1807 Posted: 5/8/2009 6:19am PDT

    I never had a problem with GM cars and neither did my dad. My dad owned them all is his life. That was the only car he would buy. Then his 98 Malibu had to be taken in once every 3 to 6 months for some repair. Each repair would be around $600 or more. After the warranty was up he got rid of it. Now he is driving a Honda, and hasn't had a single problem with it yet.

    Americans want a car that will last and they don't have to repair. That is why they get Hondas and Toyotas.
     
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  5. ma_blackjetta1996 avatar blackjetta1996 Posted: 5/8/2009 10:23am PDT

    No wonder GM is in financial trouble they can't build a car that doesn't have a multitude of problems. Watch next week they will be recalling the same car for faulty fuel lines or something.
     
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  6. ma_SuzieQ2 avatar SuzieQ2 Posted: 5/8/2009 12:12pm PDT

    They've been building cars for how long now?

    How new is a battery cable? Must be some "high tech" battery cable eh? Goes to show you can fix anything with tape.

    I'm surprised Gettlefingers' "craftsmen" didn't catch that.
     
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  7. ma_Cars avatar Cars Posted: 5/8/2009 5:28pm PDT

    Hi, i am new here and have been reading posts here for a while now, shall I go get a list of honda's and toyota's that are on a recall list. It happens to them all.
     
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  8. ma_www.mywheelsonwalls.com avatar www.mywheelsonwalls.com Posted: 5/8/2009 6:16pm PDT

    Cars your so full of common sense. Stop it! As it's so not what gets posted on these walls!!!

    For the others- As for Honda's? Why dont you ask folks how many transmissions they went through on their last generation Odyssey minivan. A known problem and if your out of warranty a $6000 (yes three zero's) repair!!!!

    It happens to the best of them too!
     
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  9. ma_solo84 avatar solo84 Posted: 5/9/2009 8:58am PDT

    Come on guys this is no different than what goes un-reported with the imports. It is however unfortunate timing considering how big of a spot light GM is currently under and as usual there are those that grab their "pitch forks" and stab a man when he's down!!!

    http://www.leftlanenews.com/honda-recalls-2009-odyssey-vans.html

    Personally I'd rather have a short which may lead to a fire rather than no bloody brakes in something that holds my whole family!!!!

    all 421 of those affected Odysseys...oh the media cover-up!!!


    get real.
     
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  10. ma_www.mywheelsonwalls.com avatar www.mywheelsonwalls.com Posted: 5/9/2009 3:10pm PDT

    I was not referring to a media cover up nor was I saying it was Honda. Although since you raise the issue, BMW for years buys back problem cars and then has its customer sign a document stating they will keep their mouths shut to any and all. This way they have zero warranty claims showing up in their system for JD Power to find. Their last big buy back program was the last generation M3 whose straight six would fail for no apparent reason at any engine speed!!!!

    Sorry I was not so clear in my last post but I was merely stating that an electrical short in something that is more than likely a toy is far better than no brakes in a work horse used for hauling the family around...

    I guess you to have a thing for pitch forks too?
     
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  11. ma_robby avatar robby Posted: 5/10/2009 12:54pm PDT

    2010 mustang or challenger here i come!!!!!
     
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  12. ma_robby avatar robby Posted: 5/10/2009 12:58pm PDT

    GO mustang!!!!
     
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  13. ma_robby avatar robby Posted: 5/10/2009 12:59pm PDT

    hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahah!!!!!!!
     
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  14. ma_CDNKID avatar CDNKID Posted: 7/1/2009 8:01pm PDT

    Thankfully I drive a V6 2LT and I have had no problems with the car, I drive it to however the conditions and situations arise. Of course there are concerns that the decalls on the passenger and driver side that say "CHevrolet" are peeling off, many people believed this to be metal, they really are not. Mine have stayed on and I have had the car for about 2 weeks. The battery is not a problem, and the car responds fine with going up to 140KPH at sometimes driving on straights with friends. Of course driving it responsibly up north is manditory since law enforcements will be likely to look at a Camaro that similarly looks like Bumblebee from Transformers. So taking that into consideration trying to break your car in by speeding and with people complaining about the front grill cracking. I would suggest not driving like a maniac at those speeds that would result in you getting a wake up call like that.

    In other words the V6 seems to be the better built car than the SS :D
     
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  15. By Homie D Clown Posted: 9/14/2009 1:10pm PDT

    Hmmm... 140KPH is what,... like... 46MPH?
     
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  16. By Snake Plisskin Posted: 1/15/2010 9:27pm PST

    Why is it that Americans think it is ok to buy foreign branded cars now ? What ever happened to Patriotism ? Even if foreign cars were better, which they are not, I would still buy American. It keeps the money in this country. If you buy a Japanese or German brand, even if it is assembled in America, 2/3 of the money goes back to the home country. America is in the mess were in now due in part to the fact that it has become popular to hate America. I for one am taking it back. America is the best country that has ever existed on this planet and still makes the best cars you can buy. People making fun of Camaros are jealous because their Japanese cars are no match. Thank you and good day.
     
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  17. By  buy carte video Posted: 1/18/2010 10:11pm PST

    Well this should be a recall. The spoiler could come off and strike a car behind it and go through that cars windshield and cause death. The V8 engine could have the harness chip away and cause a fire or the engine coming loose or something else causing death. The HVAC no operating during this winter could cause the car to fog up and reduce visibility and cause a crash and cause a death.
     
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